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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.
Join me as I take one last stroll through the campus that I soon won’t be able to call “mine.”
Learn about several first-year Michigan Learning Communities (MLCs) to see which offers the best fit for your interests.
Finals season is fast approaching at U-M! Whether you’re a prospective student or in your last semester, here’s what you need to know about preparing for finals.
Some of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned throughout college have come from my peers. Read on to learn more about my experience with peer mentorship!
Trying to decide between the LSA Honors Program and the Residential College? Why not join both! Hear what RC & Honors students have to say.
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.