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Why First-year Students Should Stay Active on Campus

Learn about U-M’s gyms, group fitness, and finding your own ways to stay active.

Why I Decided to Go Blue

As a senior in high school, I could picture myself being a student here. The people I met, the interactions I had, and the experiences I collected all fell into place and reaffirmed who I am and who I want to be.

Changing Majors

Majors don’t have to be forever, but changing degrees can be scary! Here are some tips for making the process easier, and helping to embrace the excitement.

U-M campus with leaves changing color in the fall

7 Ideas to Make it Through the Last Stretch of Winter

Whether you’re in Ann Arbor or beyond, February can feel like January 2.0 – cold, dull, and draining. But it doesn’t have to be! Here are seven ideas to help get through the last few weeks (or if you're in Michigan, months) of winter.

How to Deal with College Application Rejections

How to deal with not getting into your top choices when everyone else seems to be doing so – and no, your future is not ruined.

two students talking with a counselor at a financial aid fair

5 Next Steps for the Class of 2025

Here we go! Get ready to start your new chapter as a Wolverine. #UMICH2025

Far From Home

Why I decided to choose a college thousands of miles away from my home.

My Go Blue Story: Reflections from a U-M Junior

Deciding where to spend four years of your life isn’t easy. If you’re unsure whether U-M is the right place for you, read on to hear how I made my decision to #GoBlue.