I’m very interested in attending the U of M (and have been accepted to CSE), but I’m just not sure what to expect… Basically, what would you tell your HS senior self after knowing what you do now?
Examples:
Special notes about classes (some colleges don’t allow calculators in engineering math classes)
How difficult getting used to the huge campus was/ other information about campus life
Which dorm(s) you would recommend
Internship and lab experiences: how you obtained them and the difficulty of doing so
Etc… Share whatever seems relevant! Thank you 
I’m not a CSE major, but I know quite a bit that may interest you.
-Many intro classes in CSE are known to “weed” kids out that really shouldn’t be in CSE. For example, a friend of mine was in PHYS 1301, which is CSE Intro Physics, last fall and half of his class thought they were failing. However, it had a very generous curve at the end of the semester. You’ll probably take this class your first semester. I know that are some classes that are designed to have an average below 50%, but then you will be given a final grade based on how you rank in the class percentile-wise (top 20% get an A, next 30% get a B, etc.).
-Many classes only allow basic calculators on exams, but some will allow or require a full graphing calculator.
-17th Avenue dorm is my favorite, and it is the newest dorm. It is close to the main CSE buildings and has the best food, although you will be able to eat in any dorm. However, if you would prefer to live with CSE students, I believe there is a CSE LLC. Otherwise, Centen is known for being the place to live, and I definitely recommend living on East Bank (so avoid Middlebrook and especially Bailey).
-Campus is now easy to navigate for me, but I have also been going here for quite awhile now. The free campus buses will get you pretty close to wherever you need to go.
If you have any other questions, especially about the U in general, feel free to ask.
Intro classes may be easy or hard depending on your level of preparation. Get a decent scientific calculator since not all courses allow graphing. I recommend the Superblock buildings (but the new dorm wasn’t built yet when I lived on campus). Pioneer does not have AC.
Getting the first internship is hardest. Once you have experience, more opportunities are available. Some majors are more heavily recruited than others. Go to the CSE career fairs in fall and spring, but also don’t be afraid to apply online (even though that can feel like playing the lottery).
Ok, thank you! This information will probably be rather helpful.