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I really want to start a new life in college and I feel that this is the only opportunity that I can truly remake myself. However I fear that if I go random, I’ll have a roommate that has a lot of drama and is weird

Title. Not sure where else to ask given this was discussed in a class I had to take (EECS 280) and I don’t keep up with friends from my time here.

Graduated 5 years ago (EE, working in hardware) and have been in the workforce since. To this day I always feel like the dumbest person in the room at work. Does it ever get better?

i'm a prefrosh at a T20 private (vanderbilt) , and I really want to go to UMich for med school. I understand med school applications are shots in the dark but what should I do to maximize my chances? Does EDP help a lot?

(if u wanna know why i like umich so much its cuz i researched there in highschool and really love their campus and athletics)

I’m considering applying to the Umich transfer cycle for next Spring semester (Spring 2027) and was looking for some thoughts/ perspectives on this. Mostly I’m considering this bc the quarter system here at nu is killer and not my type of pace at all. I’d much rather take 6 courses over ~4 months than 3 courses every 9 weeks with a midterm pretty much every two weeks. I just feel like I’m not learning much with the rush.

Also, the vibe of Evanston and the campus in general I feel like doesn’t really fit me. It’s pretty small and I think I’d do better at a bigger school more engrained in the city like umich is. Another Michigan plus is that I have a ton more friends at Umich already since I’m originally from Michigan. These reasons, as well as a few other things that I feel have just stacked up to the point where I’m kinda done with nu and rly want to just transfer.

For further context, I’m hoping to transfer from nu’s engineering school to umich’s engineering school.

If you have any advice or insight into this, it’d be much appreciated.

I will be transferring this fall as a junior and am on the hunt for an apartment and was wondering what you would all recommend. I wanna stay under 1300, not opposed to roommates, will be bringing my car, and will be studying engineering, so I believe this means I will be spending most of my time at North Campus.

Hello everyone. Recently, I just got off the waitlist for NYU Stern’s Khubani BTE program. I’ve already committed to UMich Ann Arbor for Engineering, and frankly, I’m already really satisfied and excited about it, but am now wondering whether I should go to NYU instead (the cost will be around the same for both). To be honest, I’m still rather unsure of what I want to do in the future career-wise, and though I’ve always had a liking for tinkering with different things such as legos and 3D printing (hence choosing Engineering at UMich), when I was applying, Stern’s prestige stood out to me, and I wasn’t against getting a degree in business as well. 

Short Summary: Head says NYU heart says UMich. I’ve really grown to like Mich, but feel like NYU will have better career outcomes (People who’ve graduated from college, I’d also love it if you could advise on how much I should prioritize a school based on my emotional liking for it and wage outcomes + prestige from your time at college)

Considerations for UMich:

• Like its setting within a great college town 
• Love its campus and the better social life because of this (correct me if I’m wrong)
• I’ve been conditioned to the fact I’m going to UMich that I’m almost already starting to get attached to it…?(I’ve barely done any research about it and haven’t visited tho)
• Larger student body (better social life?)
• Strong programs across all fields (I feel like Mich in general is higher ranked than NYU and this would help if I ever decide on changing my major, as other majors would be really strong too)
• Large alumni body (assuming that this helps with employment)
• Median/Avg wage outcomes for Mich Engineering (approx. 85k) are much lower than NYU Stern but I’m hoping the two aforementioned reasons will offset this
• Less interdisciplinary as I’ll only be focused on engineering and will have less time to discover my interests

Considerations for NYU (Will NYU actually bring better career outcomes tho?):

• Stern’s prestige (assuming that this will give me a leg up in employment even if it's not on the same level as other business schools such as Wharton and other M7 schools)
• Stern’s harder to get in -> Meet more remarkable people
• High employment rates post-graduation (95% in 3 months)
• High wage outcomes post-grad (100k+ median)
• I like the versatility of the BTE program and how it blends STEM with tech and entrepreneurship (esp. as I’m currently unsure about what I want to do)
• Better resource availability being a private school
• Tough GPA curve (only up to 35% of students can get an A from what I recall)
• The lack of a campus just isn’t for me and I feel like the student body will feel more separated as a result
• The (extremely) urban setting of NYC feels too crowded and hectic
• I feel like I’ll be missing out significantly on my life in college in NYU due the 2 aforementioned factors (Further worsened by how much I think I’ll enjoy life at Mich)

Another alternative would be to just do a cross-campus transfer at Mich into Ross freshman year (I’m rather intrigued by the Integrated Business and Engineering at Michigan program tbh), but with an approx. 30% acceptance rate, I’m not extremely confident that it’ll work out. Getting a graduate degree after finishing my bachelor's is also an option for me. Thanks for helping in advance! 

Sorry to keep asking this sub for advice but I like to ask current and former students for advice.

I’m thinking about doing a meal plan as a grad student just to make life easy cost wise, for food and what not cause lunch and dinner can kill you at the grocery store. But, I’ve never had a meal plan, so I don’t know what rate or plan is the most cost efficient. Unlimited fall and winter plans are like 3 grand each, but I’ve heard so many people say you never run out of the dining dollars.

Anyway, what are your guys thoughts? Is a meal plan cheaper and worth it? Which one should I get/look into?

I graduated May 2026. When do I receive my official diploma in the mail?

Ya'll. I was running and heard LOTS of water running from inside the new rec center. They HAVE to be filling the pool no???? AND there's a big transport container sitting outside one of the entrances, surely that's for gym equipment no? Someone PLEASE give me any news on its opening date, I'm desperate.

Hey yall, im a student from another college whos going to be doing research with physics at UMich this summer - may 29-June 20. any suggestions on making friends/making the most of my time at UMich?? thanks!!

Hello! The Residence Hall Association (RHA) at the University of Michigan is now on Reddit! The EBoard of the 70th session for the 2026-2027 year wanted to make ourselves more accessible to students and the Michigan community.

We're the student-led organizing body for undergraduate residents in most halls at Michigan. We oversee Hall Council, plan events to encourage community, and advocate for the student perspective with University Housing leadership.

Feel feel to ask any questions about the residence halls at Michigan, RHA, or Hall Councils. It can be anything from how to get involved to our experience in the dorms. More info is on our other socials and webiste. We'll also answer question in the r/uofm subreddit as we see them!

Hey everyone! I’ll be an incoming law student at UMich this fall and was hoping to hear from people who have lived in the Munger Graduate Residences. Applied to the Lawyers Club but unfortunately was not able to secure housing there. I know some rooms at Munger are windowless, but if you lived in one, how noticeable was it day-to-day?

I’d also love to hear generally about the social atmosphere, dining, and other pros/cons you didn't expect before moving in. Appreciate everyone, and go blue!

Has anyone worked at any of the libraries on campus? I'll be transferring in, so I am looking for a flexible campus job to hold me over. Are they super competitive to get?
Good, bad, ugly experiences?
Thanks! :)

Hey yall! I’m transferring here this fall and I was wondering if having my virtual advisement day on July 22nd is super late? 😭

There’s a couple days available in like 10 days, but I don’t have my grades from my previous college or placement tests done. But I’m worried to wait. 😔😔

I’m planning on majoring in English, do you think I’ll be fine getting classes I need/want?

^(Hi everyone! I just committed to UMich for the fall, and am thinking about my four year plan! I hope to study abroad at some point, but was wondering if this is a good idea as someone who is planning to apply to medical school, and whether they look down upon study abroad? I don't think I can get this chance again so I really hope to study abroad!)