<p>has/is anyone in here in the michigan research community? i just really found out about it and really want to do it. i was considering UROP, but i like the idea of a learning community and having a mentor. does anyone have any personal experiences with it?</p>
<p>the application is just apart of the housing, which first year students won't get for a few more weeks, right? is it selective? if you know anything about MRC, please let me know. thanks in advance!</p>
<p>i also meant to ask, does anyone know how many apply? i read it’s about 100 first year students… is it based more on stats or on the essays/passion of the applicant…</p>
<p>i want to do UROP residential or not, should i apply to both when the time rolls around to assure i have a chance to have a chance to have some kind of research?</p>
<p>sorry another question and i don’t see the edit button anymore?</p>
<p>does anyone know anything about the people in it? if they are outgoing, like to occasionally party, etc. i heard from another source all those people seemed really introverted… obviously my social life isn’t my top priority but i don’t want to feel trapped living with people i don’t really like. again, just what i heard.</p>
<p>I don’t have any information about the Michigan Research Community (MRC), but my D is in UROP and it has been a great experience for her this year. I highly recommend it, but it is time consuming…so be prepared for that. Apply as soon as you can.</p>
<p>is she involved in other organizations? i know i have to get a job on campus next year… i don’t want to be pushed to the limits (not a pretty picture)</p>
<p>My D doesn’t have a job, but she has taken 18 credit hours both semesters and participates in other campus activities that take at least 15+ hours per week. She’s also in the Residential College.</p>
<p>Her schedule is hectic and she doesn’t have as much time to socialize as she would like, but there’s nothing she’s doing that she would want to give up.</p>
<p>I would definitely advise applying to both. The acceptances for MRC seemed a bit random to me so I don’t know on what basis they evaluate applicants.
I know a few people in MRC and coincidentally most of them are introverted but that doesn’t mean it will not be fun. They’re all quite close knit and seem to enjoy themselves.</p>
<p>thanks for the responses!</p>