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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.

Get the inside scoop about life at U-M and applying to Michigan from current student bloggers, Admissions staff, and guest faculty writers.
Many BIPOC students have assumed the additional role of activist, especially amidst increased coverage of racial violence against the Black, Asian, and Pacific Islander communities. But a closer consideration of student-led activism brings to light the consequences of shouldering this extra role for students.
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.
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.
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 not getting into your top choices when everyone else seems to be doing so – and no, your future is not ruined.
Here we go! Get ready to start your new chapter as a Wolverine. #UMICH2025
Why I decided to choose a college thousands of miles away from my home.
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.
Tips from a former college applicant (me!) who spent hours putting together list after list.
My thoughts on last week’s siege of the U.S. Capitol.