<p>Hello everyone, I am a possible student next year, and I have a couple questions for anyone already attending Michigan. The first, no matter how silly it sounds, what do typical guys wear as footwear? I wear regular tennis shoes or sperrys now, and I didn't know if everyone trudged around in boots or if tennis shoes would make the cut. I was also wandering what the chances for a LSA student to get stuck in the north campus dorms. I really don't want to get stuck out there because I feel like it isn't anywhere near ideal. Also, how easy is it for someone to come in knowing no one and to find people to go to football and basketball games (i'm a huge sports fan) or just generally make friends. Thanks! I'm loving the thought of Michigan, I just can't get over the winter. Assuming I get in, I'm considering going to USC instead, but I just don't think it offers the "ideal" college experience with it being kind of in the ghetto. It's nice to know that you can go out at 2am for food at michigan and not be in danger... anyways I'm rambling. I appreciate any answers!!</p>
<p>Footwear: Non-snow months (September through mid-December)-- sneakers, boatshoes, tennis shoes. Snow months-- You can wear just about anything that you aren’t afraid to get a little mud on. Boots aren’t usually necessary because the sidewalks are kept pretty clear, but sometimes this won’t be the case, especially when snow melts and there are puddles everywhere.</p>
<p>North Campus-- 60% of freshmen live on North Campus, and a good number of Central Campus spots are reserved for students in learning communities such as Honors, Residential College, WISE, MRC, as well as the all-girls dorms (Martha Cook & Betsy Barbour). If you’re not doing any of these things, then there’s a very good chance you’ll be placed on North Campus. But don’t let this worry you, it’s not as bad as people will lead you to believe. Most of the people who say how bad it is are people who have never lived there. Most people who have lived there are satisfied with the lifestyle it provides.</p>
<p>Coming in and making friends is a simple task as long as you are willing to put yourself out there and make yourself vulnerable to other peoples’ potentially judgmental eyes. If you don’t make any effort, people won’t do so much as give you a passing glance. So as long as you’re not hindered by shyness, you’ll be fine. Also, protip, if you are legitimately worried about this or if you want to ensure you make friends for the first football games more easily, sign up to be a Move In Maker (look it up).</p>
<p>And yes, going out to eat at 2+ AM is a luxury that my friends and I do take frequent advantage of. :)</p>
<p>Thank you that was really helpful. It’s good to hear north campus isn’t as bad as people make it out to be. All I hear is that it’s anti-social and totally disconnected from the real campus. And btw the move in maker thing seems cool so I might check that out. haha love any protips. It would be great to hear other people’s opinions that have actually lived there as well.</p>
<p>anyone else?</p>