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If you know the University of Michigan, then you know some of its major landmarks. The Diag, the Big House, the Union, and so on. What these landmarks all have in common, though, is that they’re on Central and South Campus.
‘But wait!’ You might be thinking. ‘What about North Campus?’
That, my friend, is what I’m here to tell you about.
This article is from a post originally published Jan 19, 2018 but is still relevant for #Victors2023
Whether you've already started perusing Amazon for that matching maize-and-blue shower caddy, toothbrush, and pair of flip flops, or you're one of those people who is (somehow) still on the fence about attending the University of Michigan this fall, attending one of the many Campus Day events this winter or spring is a must-do for admitted #Victors2023.
When you go to one of the largest and most prestigious public universities in the country, it can seem like the academic and social opportunities are limitless.
But while there are a lot of paths to pursuing your degree, there are also some very important rites of passage every Wolverine should consider before they walk across the stage and flip their tassels.
This article has been updated from a post originally published Nov. 15, 2016.
By the time this article reaches you, I will have gone through four opening statements, discarded three complete drafts, reworked two outlines, and ruminated on its purpose for one sleepless night.
No amount of practice or preparation will alter the long and occasionally haphazard process of drafting and revision that my work will undergo, and in fact experience has only lengthened and complicated the system by which I miraculously produce each article.
Our Early Action decisions are out, which either means you’re on cloud nine or a little bummed.
We get it.
It’s an emotional development in what has probably been a stressful process for you and your family, and we hope that no matter the decision, you’re able to relax and enjoy the upcoming holiday season with those you love.
But you may also be wondering what comes next. Here’s what you need to know…
If you find yourself drinking cup after cup of coffee, taking power naps in between essays, and counting down the days until your last exam, you know it’s finals week.
And you know the stress that comes with it.
On top of studying for your tests and writing your essays, you also have to search for holiday gifts and, in many cases, make travel plans to get back home. I’m exhausted just thinking about it.
Finals are a stressful time. A really stressful time.
So, as a very stressed out college student, how do you relieve that stress? Different people have their preferred ways.
Yoga? Yup. Aromatherapy? Sure. Coloring? Of course.
December 2014. Not a day went by without someone bringing up college admissions decisions.
When are they coming out?
Who is going to get denied?
Who is going to get deferred?
Is anyone even going to get in?
Can we just find out already?
On Dec.19, 2014, my torment was over. I was IN!
When it comes to undergraduate financial aid, all you ever seem to hear about is the FAFSA, FAFSA, FAFSA.
Sure, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the heavy hitter in the college finance world and absolutely critical in determining eligibility for important federal funding sources like Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and Work-Study awards.
At the University of Michigan, the end of Thanksgiving break signals the final sprint to the end of the semester.
Students stream back to campus, fired up from The Game (ugh) and political debates over turkey, rested and ready to tackle finals.
Or not.
