Visit Report by summerinthecity (Member since April 18 2007 with 230 posts) Visit Date - August 2007
Visit to University of Michigan - Ann Arbor in August 2007 by summerinthecity (Student, HS Class of 2008)
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - Put everyone in a room in the admissions building and watched a video about UMich (pretty cheesy). Basic admissions info that you get on every visit from an admissions officer. Campus Tour:
Yes - The weather was perfect for a tour--60s and sunny. Tour went through several buildings, lecture rooms, the main quad, libraries, the usual. A big campus but not overwhelmingly so. Classroom Visit:
Yes - Observed a chemistry lecture for a minute or so. Not much else to say.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 4 - Very Good -
Not too much interaction with students, but it was a Friday before a home football game the next day (Notre Dame) so everyone was decked out in maize and blue. Definitely a sense of community.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 3 - Good -
Again, not too much interaction with people besides the tour guide, who was somewhat incompetent but we got to see everything so it turned out alright.
Appearance of Campus: 5 - Excellent -
Everything very well-kept. The library we saw was gorgeous and there were several grassy areas that looked very serene despite the bustling, large campus.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 4 - Very Good -
See above.
Dormitories: -
Didn't get to see any.
Overall Campus Impression: 5 - Excellent -
Loved it! It was a really good size, everything was clean and pretty, and the facilities were great.
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 5 - Excellent -
Ann Arbor = ultimate college town. State Street is right off campus and is the quintessential street for college life.
City/Town/Community: 5 - Excellent -
Ann Arbor IS U of M. The town definitely caters to students. The whole community bleeds maize and blue, especially on game days.
Campus Visit Notes for University of Michigan - Ann Arbor:
Visit Description:
Went on the info session/tour in the morning and spent the afternoon looking around Ann Arbor. Both of my parents went to U of M so they knew where to go. Zingerman's for lunch...amaazing! Overall I got that "chills" feeling--the one prospective students always describe when they visit the campus that they know is just right for them. The campus was big but not too big, the students were diverse and spirited, Ann Arbor was the perfect college town, and the feeling of gameday (Saturday vs Notre Dame) was unbelievable. GO BLUE!
Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:
ZINGERMAN'S! There are several restaurants on State Street and on other streets surrounding campus with diverse dining options also.
Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):
Go to a football game if you can--you won't want to go to school anywhere else.
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Not too much interaction with students, but it was a Friday before a home football game the next day (Notre Dame) so everyone was decked out in maize and blue. Definitely a sense of community.
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Again, not too much interaction with people besides the tour guide, who was somewhat incompetent but we got to see everything so it turned out alright.
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Everything very well-kept. The library we saw was gorgeous and there were several grassy areas that looked very serene despite the bustling, large campus.
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Didn't get to see any.