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Advice for Finding Your Way Through Maize Pages and at U-M
Something for fun, something professional, something new
Four Years at the University of Michigan
I share my main reflections and experiences over each of my four years.
Rejection, Redirection, and Resilience
Let’s be honest, rejection hurts, but it’s what we do with this redirection that matters.
What I Learned in My Third Year at U-M
As the year comes to a close, I discuss the knowledge that I gained during my third year at University of Michigan.
Places to visit on a campus
Every campus tour seems to visit the same spaces, but what about the REAL campus (i.e. the one only current students know about)? Here’s my take on what to look for in your prospective college campus...
How to Make a Big Campus Feel Smaller
U-M is a large campus, so I suggest some ways to make the size feel more manageable.
5 Must-Take Classes at U-M, Regardless of Your Major
Read about one U-M senior’s top classes to take before graduation, regardless of your major or program.
Why I Attended Campus Day and Why You Should, Too
Get a glimpse of campus life as a newly admitted student.
Saturday Across Four Seasons: Thoughts on Weather
How I’ve learned to embrace Michigan weather.
Love in College
I discuss the pressures to date in college and the importance of honoring more than just romantic love.
What Is Organizational Studies? Explaining an Unusual (and Cool) Major at U-M
How I found a serious contender for my eventual major.