Michigan State is a great university to attend! The professors really care about you and how well you're doing. Don't be afraid to go visit them during their open hours; they love to talk and get to know their students! The professors don't drone on and on about the subject they're teaching, but they use many tactics to get the students to understand. Some use humor, some use hands-on activities, some use fun discussions! My chemistry professor loves to make us laugh and do fun experiments such as making things blow up! (; Whichever way your professor presents the information, you're sure to learn a lot, while having fun too! Not only have I learned a lot academically, but I've learned a lot culturally. I was really scared to start college, because I thought I wasn't ready to be on my own. But there are many people here to help you through the way--while experiencing different cultures too! Each floor has a mentor and a cultural aide to help different cultures interact. The people here are uuuuuber friendly, and there's a large array of activities and clubs to join! I joined MRULE, or Multi-Racial Unity Living Experience. We have soo much fun discussing issues in our society, and we volunteer to help others, and we participate in different bonding activities, such as going to the cider mill or dodgeball tournaments! The club is filled with many people of many cultures and identities, and it gives me a chance to learn more about people that I never thought I'd learn! I wouldn't give up this opportunity for the world.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Ha. Am I enjoying being at MSU? You bet. There's always something fun to do, whether big or small. There's so many different and fun people here, you'll definitely make good friends. With those friends, you can do literally anything. Parade around Grand River. Make random trips to the mall. Hit up a party. State is AHH-MAZING during Halloween weekend! People are dressed in outrageous costumes all over the place, and it creates lots of memories for you and your amigos to ponder on weeks later. :p Football and basketball games are fun too! You can camp out with your friends for good seats, deck out in MSU wear, chant school songs, or strip down to nothing but pants (only if you’re a guy though!) and paint yourself the school colors! Whatever you can do, go ahead and rep your school! We have different traditions here too, such as the Homecoming Parade (which I was in for MSU Dance Club, another fun club to join. It's like having sisters away from home!), where all clubs come together to present a spectacular parade for the Lansing public. We have the Midnight Scream during finals week, where everyone screams out their window about how finals are a pain lol :p Soon we'll be having Humans vs. Zombies, a GINORMOUS tag game between MSU students, and we'll be using socks and Nerf guns (; There's always something fun to do on campus, you betcha.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I have to admit, Michigan State isn’t the cheapest place. Buuuuut, it provides many services that can help you get financial help and aid. There are many merit based and need based scholarships given, and many loan services that can help you pay for tuition and such. Also, MSU has a variety of jobs available all around campus, so you can get that pocket MONAAAYYY. A lot of students that have/had money issues are given lots of opportunities to do what they always wanted to do. Hey, that’s why so many students were able to do Study Abroad, right?
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
1. Get to know all your professors. Cuz then they get to know you, then you get on their good side, and then you get those good grades. Ayyyyeee!
2. Try not to live in Brody. They usually stick a lot of freshmen in there, and that complex is kinda far away from the rest of MSU. Stay in Hubbard, it’s close to some important areas, and it’s pretty, and new (that’s where I stayed freshman year!).
3. Go out with a group of friends at night. Nothing wrong with being smart, am I right?
4. Be happy! Other freshmen are shy too, and when they see happy people, their OWN happy comes out. :p
5. Bring a bike or buy a bus pass. At the beginning of the year some of my friends said, “nahh, I’ll just walk. My classes are nearby.” Know what they ended up doing? Buying a bus pass. Sometimes the distances will be too far for your legs to handle. Or you just won’t feel like walking. Either way.
6. Join a club. You meet great friends through those. Looks good on applications too.
7. Have funnnn! But not too much fun! Hit them books. (;
Which types of students will excel at your college?
MSU is fun for students who are serious about their studies, but also want to have fun. You can learn a great deal here, but it does require working your best and studying. Then when it’s time to chill, there’s lots to do too! If you balance your academics and your social life well, you’ll have a great college life. I promise. :D
Michigan State is a great university to attend! The professors really care about you and how well you're doing. Don't be afraid to go visit them during their open hours; they love to talk and get to know their students! The professors don't drone on and on about the subject they're teaching, but they use many tactics to get the students to understand. Some use humor, some use hands-on activities, some use fun discussions! My chemistry professor loves to make us laugh and do fun experiments such as making things blow up! (; Whichever way your professor presents the information, you're sure to learn a lot, while having fun too! Not only have I learned a lot academically, but I've learned a lot culturally. I was really scared to start college, because I thought I wasn't ready to be on my own. But there are many people here to help you through the way--while experiencing different cultures too! Each floor has a mentor and a cultural aide to help different cultures interact. The people here are uuuuuber friendly, and there's a large array of activities and clubs to join! I joined MRULE, or Multi-Racial Unity Living Experience. We have soo much fun discussing issues in our society, and we volunteer to help others, and we participate in different bonding activities, such as going to the cider mill or dodgeball tournaments! The club is filled with many people of many cultures and identities, and it gives me a chance to learn more about people that I never thought I'd learn! I wouldn't give up this opportunity for the world.
Ha. Am I enjoying being at MSU? You bet. There's always something fun to do, whether big or small. There's so many different and fun people here, you'll definitely make good friends. With those friends, you can do literally anything. Parade around Grand River. Make random trips to the mall. Hit up a party. State is AHH-MAZING during Halloween weekend! People are dressed in outrageous costumes all over the place, and it creates lots of memories for you and your amigos to ponder on weeks later. :p Football and basketball games are fun too! You can camp out with your friends for good seats, deck out in MSU wear, chant school songs, or strip down to nothing but pants (only if you’re a guy though!) and paint yourself the school colors! Whatever you can do, go ahead and rep your school! We have different traditions here too, such as the Homecoming Parade (which I was in for MSU Dance Club, another fun club to join. It's like having sisters away from home!), where all clubs come together to present a spectacular parade for the Lansing public. We have the Midnight Scream during finals week, where everyone screams out their window about how finals are a pain lol :p Soon we'll be having Humans vs. Zombies, a GINORMOUS tag game between MSU students, and we'll be using socks and Nerf guns (; There's always something fun to do on campus, you betcha.
I have to admit, Michigan State isn’t the cheapest place. Buuuuut, it provides many services that can help you get financial help and aid. There are many merit based and need based scholarships given, and many loan services that can help you pay for tuition and such. Also, MSU has a variety of jobs available all around campus, so you can get that pocket MONAAAYYY. A lot of students that have/had money issues are given lots of opportunities to do what they always wanted to do. Hey, that’s why so many students were able to do Study Abroad, right?
1. Get to know all your professors. Cuz then they get to know you, then you get on their good side, and then you get those good grades. Ayyyyeee! 2. Try not to live in Brody. They usually stick a lot of freshmen in there, and that complex is kinda far away from the rest of MSU. Stay in Hubbard, it’s close to some important areas, and it’s pretty, and new (that’s where I stayed freshman year!). 3. Go out with a group of friends at night. Nothing wrong with being smart, am I right? 4. Be happy! Other freshmen are shy too, and when they see happy people, their OWN happy comes out. :p 5. Bring a bike or buy a bus pass. At the beginning of the year some of my friends said, “nahh, I’ll just walk. My classes are nearby.” Know what they ended up doing? Buying a bus pass. Sometimes the distances will be too far for your legs to handle. Or you just won’t feel like walking. Either way. 6. Join a club. You meet great friends through those. Looks good on applications too. 7. Have funnnn! But not too much fun! Hit them books. (;
MSU is fun for students who are serious about their studies, but also want to have fun. You can learn a great deal here, but it does require working your best and studying. Then when it’s time to chill, there’s lots to do too! If you balance your academics and your social life well, you’ll have a great college life. I promise. :D