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Get the inside scoop about life at U-M and applying to Michigan from current student bloggers, Admissions staff, and guest faculty writers.
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Writing Your College Application Essay? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Whether you're unsure where to start or going through the final edits of your Regular Decision application to U-M, read on for some tips on how to approach the college essays.
Inside My Mind on My Drive Home
Join me inside my mind while I drive home, reminiscing on the past semester, looking forward to the next, and everything in between.
Breaking into Break
As students across campus prepare for winter break, this student blogger shares ideas of things to do at home or if you’re staying in Ann Arbor.
Inside the Week of a U-M Senior: A Finals Season Mood Board
Ever wonder what a week in the life of a U-M student looks like? Read on to get the inside scoop of how a soon-to-be second semester senior spends their finals week.
Staying Active at U-M: A Review of Recreational Facilities, How to Access Free Fitness Classes on Campus, and Club Sports and Student Organizations to Join
Find some time to decompress with exercise that you enjoy on campus.
My November in Review
From U-M events to Taylor Swift’s new “Red” album, I walk you through my highlight reel from the month as I reflect on the end of this year.
Best Coffee Spots Near Campus
The coffee scene is an important part of any college town, so let me tell you a little bit about the best places here in Ann Arbor.
Finding Community at U-M as a Veteran
In honor of Veterans Week, read about the support and friendships one student found on campus.
Cool Classes to Diversify Your Class Schedule
From the Campus Farm to Wayfinding, the University of Michigan has plenty of cool professors and classes that you can take during your time here! Let me enlighten you to some of my friends’ favorite classes they’ve taken so far at UMich.
Undeclared – Picking an Academic Path
Through my first year of college, taking different classes, researching departments, engaging deeply with the clubs I was a part of, and speaking to students in a host of different majors, the question of what I wanted to study began to answer itself.
A Laid-back Approach to Fall Break (From a College Senior)
The long-awaited fall break is finally approaching this weekend after a two-year hiatus. Read on to hear about how I plan on unwinding during my last (U-M sanctioned) fall break.