<p>To the “arrogance” thing – I used to work at UM and the students whom I personally knew were wonderful. Salt of the earth types. But I can tell you that many times, in casual conversation w/random undergrads, I was questioned about “what school did you go to?” in a snide/snarky manner – as if they were looking to cut me down based on what I’d say since it’d likely be not as prestigious as UMich. I’d casually drop that I went to school “out east” and you’d think they started to gag. “What? Where” I’d drop the name of my HYP alma mater and quickly move on to another subject. I knew I had knocked him off a peg or two. And I’m not making this up – this happened to me several several times.</p>
<p>Disclosure: I turned down UM to go to my college. I live in MI again and my 11th grader is seriously considering it – frankly as 1st or 2nd choice. But UMich sure doesn’t work at ALL to make someone feel wanted. We may end up sending her there but there are other schools of equal caliber that really have worked hard to win us over. UMich public relations needs some upgrading. They believe their own hype a little too much. Their loss.</p>