<p>Hey guys, so I've been accepted to both UMich and MSU. And because my dad is a professor at MSU I would receive half off tuition. At MSU I would be in Lyman Briggs and in the Honors college, while at Michigan I am just in the regular LSA. Do you have an opinion on which is the better choice? Academically? What about socially, like what is being in Lyman Briggs like?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Lyman Briggs is pretty great. Lots of events and speakers for us Briggs kids, special classes, and most of you will live in Holmes, which is pretty cool. Considering that U of M is pretty expensive without any aid, I would pick MSU.</p>
<p>I’m in the exact same boat (with a modest amount of scholarships replacing the parent help anyway). I decided to do Lyman Briggs at MSU. I’m not really one for the party scene, so I can’t really attest to that, but academically, you’ll get more looks and opportunites at MSU than at U of M.</p>
<p>^not true…</p>
<p>Agree with HiimCole, you won’t get more looks and opportunities at MSU than U of Mich. But if the cost is a lot lower and that makes a big difference to your family, go to MSU. If cost isn’t an issue, go to Michigan.</p>
<p>^ U of M and MSU have nearly identical costs (for Bauer, not the OP who is getting a tuition discount). I think what he meant was that you have more opportunities in Lyman Briggs than in U of M- which is likely true because of the residential college system.</p>
<p>Being at MSU with Lyman Briggs and Honors College opens up a lot of opportunities, especially if you distinguish yourself within your department as being one of the best. It’s probably easier to rise to the top like that at MSU than U of M, and you can challenge yourself just as much by taking harder classes, doing research, etc. I don’t think there is any disadvantage in choosing MSU, and it might even be better.</p>