Campus Culture

crazed
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:27:43 +0000

HI. I’m a MOm that went to MSU in the 80’s- undergrad and graduate schools. I was out of state, from NY.
MSU was the most fantastic place to be. It offers a tremendous amount of things to do that do not include being wild/drunk…
I had a great group of friends there. We had lots to do. We did little drinking. The drinking age was 21 so no booze (legal) in the dorm so that was not an issue. Little drugs that we saw (or smelled!). No cigarettes that I can remember at all.
I was not party animal, but there were dorm parties which were fun. Little sister in a frat which was fun too and gave us a place to go and hang.
I’d suggest the smaller dorms.- ie Campbell, Yakely, Landon for sure. The huge dorms may be noisier. Ours was generally quiet. Right across from the Union and on the edge of Campus (Grand River) with all the stores.
Food was fine. I’m sure it’s expanded since. No dinner (at least then) on Sun nights but a huge brunch. Gives you the opportunity to go out to eat with friends every Sun night. Great restaurants in the area. We could easily walk form out dorm.
Big campus but I never took the bus to class. Huge campus but very accessible walking to class. Everyone does it. Great bike paths for those who want to bike but very few do that.
It is NOT a commuter school. I never knew anyone who went home for a weekend unless they had to.
Classes can be huge or very small. The big classes were fine though and did not negatively impact learning/grades. Teachers grade fairly. Easy to do well once you learn to keep up with the work and use a highlighter!!
I only have the best memories from MSU.
My closest friend from there is sending her son for fall 2007. mY son got in too but will opt for some of his reach schools istead, although he got a great package from MSU.
Can’t think of a reason to hesitate to send your daughter. It’s a huge school that felt like a small school. Very friendly.
Good luck.