<p>Alright, let's set this straight. I'm probably going to U of M next year (been accepted), so if anything, I'd be biased towards Michigan. But... U of M is pretty pretentious, people are pretty snobby, and girls are far better looking in East Lansing. That being said, Michigan is definitely a better school academically and of course you'll be able to find a group of friends who are not the stereotype and actually are cool kids, but there are definitely some drawbacks.</p>
<p>Having said this, I really hope I get in to some other places and don't go to Michigan.</p>
<p>Alexandre I've mention this is what I heard ( and by who, listed that in previous post). I never said all of this was exactly true, but it's commonly said by students who attend the school and others who have visited/ heard as well. When speaking of campus, I never said anything was horrible about University of Michigan- Ann Arbor campus... ofcourse I haven't visited it personally yet, but for obvious reasons I prefer Michigan State University nature and landscape by far. Speaking of architecture... it varies.</p>
<p>The <em>Chronic</em>420. I assume 420 stands for your favorite pastime. After reading your post I too really hope that you get into some other places. You don't seem like a fit for A2 at all, well except for the 420 part.........</p>
<p>Coolbreeze. With all due respect, you have never stepped foot in Ann Arbor yet alone anyplace on The University of Michigan campus. I think it will behoove you to stop commenting on subjects that you are ill informed about. I have been to both campus' many many times. To me there is no comparison between A2 and E. Lansing for overall feeling of what a college town should look and feel like. In my eyes, Ann Arbor and U-M have it all over MSU. No one could ever convince me that State has the better campus or East Lansing is the better of the two towns. That's just my opinion of course as well as in my view if you want a nice "green space" MSU has nothing to compare in size and scope with the Arb.</p>
<p>Well not everyone actually have to step a foot on school ground to make such observations ( at least not me). Yeah I may be able to make better observations about University of Michigan- Ann Arbor campus, but Michigan State University landscape and nature is by far more superior. University of Michigan- Ann Arbor lacks landscape/ nature that Michigan State University has. Though Ann Arbor downtown seems to has more going on. </p>
<p>Again...</p>
<p>I would be glad to visit University of Michigan- Ann Arbor campus to actually get a better ideal of what it's really like. Though from observations and what I've heard, it's landscape and nature lacks by much when comparing it to Michigan State University.</p>
<p>Alexandre I find the best definition of the Michigan campus is that it is very impressive. I love the long shot views I get of the Medical Center when I'm in the Huron valley driving back and forth from the north campus. The views between the dormsl aon the hill of the main campus from observatory. The view from the top of the north side of Michigan stadium looking at the city and buildings of the university. The campus and school are seamlessly intertwined. That's what I love about the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor. The school isn't a world all to itself, you don't have to walk 20 minutes to escape it and you feel like you are a part of something greater. I think that's why A2 is considered one of the best of all college towns. One doesn't exist without the other.</p>
<p>Coolbreeze. Did you even read my statement about the Arboretum just east of the hill dorms? Are you familiar with it? I know the campus of State well enough that a huge chunk of it (2 miles long) from Hagadorn Rd. to Harrison Rd. is nothing but boring buildings with few trees and lots of car traffic going back and forth. That's probably the area where many of your classes or your living accomodations will be taking place.</p>
<p>Rjkofnovi I'm sure University of Michigan- Ann Arbor campus is nice. Though base off my preference, Michigan State University is by far a better campus... again base off my preference. There are many things I can describe about Michigan State University campus like you did with University of Michigan- Ann Arbor, though I don't think it will be needed.
I have not seen a campus that I would rank higher than Michigan State University. Across from Michigan State University is downtown East Lansing. I like how you can walk miles on a campus, but if you desire to walk a little further and you will be in a college town. Really heard to explain what I'm trying to say right now, but the way Michigan State University is set up it offers a mixture of everything ( large campus, great nature/ landscape, college community, college town, etc...)... some what like California compared to New Jersey. </p>
<p>(If desired/ needed, I can explain better if ask)</p>
<p>No need to explain coolbreeze. I can see that it won't be necessary. My points are not getting across at all. ;-)</p>
<p>Thanks for all the input. Anything more on life at UMich?</p>
<p>shoot this has become a fierce debate over michigan colleges..... Ann arbor is a town/city. MSU is more like a farm.</p>
<p>Ann arbor is a city, and same for East Lansing. </p>
<p>I guess I was hoping rjkonfnovi understand what I was talking about, vice versa. Though most that I would say replying to your comment have already been posted above.</p>
<p>I'm a prospective U of M student who has absolutely no interest in MSU, and I can tell you that I've heard some of the things that Coolbrezze has brought up. I live in Chicago and I have a couple of friends who are currently freshmen at A2. U of M has a reputation for having students that are slightly full of themselves academically. Part of this has to do with the fact that U of M is probably the second most selective university in the Big Ten. Obviously students who attend some of the other universities say that U of M students think they're so smart, and they look down on some of the other schools because of that. I've heard a tiny bit of this from students who attend the school, but most of it just comes from friends at Indiana, Illinois, and MSU. I'd say that this reputation was likely created by students from other schools based on U of M students behavior towards them. I think the bottom line is that if you're student at U of M on the A2 campus, people are probably going to be very friendly. Of course, this is just a generalization, and because the campus is so big, it really can'y represent the school as a whole.</p>
<p>^
when you actually goto the classes and get your ass handed to you, all that "smart" feel goes away... at least in the premed route.</p>
<p>Haha. I could definitely imagine that. It's like that at most schools though. Smart students think their brilliant because they've taken tons of APs etc., then their professor puts them in their place.</p>
<p>2009grad, I am an engineering student who just transferred to UM this winter. I live on central and the buses to north campus are no problem at all. I like being on central because I really feel like I am in the center of things. I am actually on the "hill" part of campus, right across from the medical center. It just amazes me how dense and urban the area is.</p>
<p>Also keep in mind north campus is not that far away. From the heart of central, I would say it is a 2.5 to 3 mile walk, which turns into a five minute bus ride. I so far love being here and love the campus. I am already thinking about how I only have two to two and a half years left here :(.</p>
<p>Thanks hockeyguy17m, That is great to know. I will probably try to get on central campus as well but I don't know if I'll get it. My understanding is that upperclassmen get first dibbs on housing so the freshmen get what's left. Your title is interesting to me because I was just talking to my dad about how I'd love to go to a few UM hockey games. Since I have been far south of Michigan most of my life I haven't had much of a chance to see hockey so it sounds like fun. I will probably not get to visit the campus until orientation since my parants can't get the time off work. Do you think that's a big deal? I have watched several videos and have read all amazing things about the campus and Ann Arbor. I really can't imagine I won't love it.</p>
<p>My hometown is only about 40 minutes from Ann Arbor, but I really never saw the campus until a couple years ago. I just know that I always wanted to go to Michigan. I do not think you will have any problem not seeing campus until orientation. Ann Arbor I think is an awesome city. There is a lot of variance in the different areas of Ann Arbor. North campus is more open and has all modern architecture. The medical center is modern as well, and there is just a lot going on there. Closer to central there are both modern and more historical buildings. The campus truly is integrated into the city. There are university buildings spread everywhere. I will post some pictures that you maybe haven't seen that show the campus.</p>
<p>Also, good luck with the NROTC. I considered that for a long time. Do you have any ideas about what discipline of engineering you want to go into?</p>
<p>Hockeyguy I would like to see pictures of University of Michigan- Ann Arbor campus as well.
I've also mention to similar questions that University of Michigan- Ann Arbor campus seems to be fading away/ already has started ( sadly) into the city of Ann Arbor.</p>
<p>"I've also mention to similar questions that University of Michigan- Ann Arbor campus seems to be fading away/ already has started ( sadly) into the city of Ann Arbor."</p>
<p>Coolbreeze. I know you're still very young and might be very easily swayed by what you hear from others but please, I beg of you, don't comment anymore on the campus of U-M until you visit there. You have a completely wrong impression of it and I'm afraid you're going to prejudice other potential students of what the campus actually looks like and the overall desirability of it that most curent students really enjoy.</p>