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Breakdown of “Extracurricular Activities” at UMich
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By Gender
MaleA-
FemaleA-
 
By Major
AccountingC+
Aerospace EngineeringA-
AnthropologyB-
ArchaeologyA-
ArchitectureA-
Architecture & Urban Planning DepartmentA
Art & Design DepartmentA
AstronomyB+
BiologyB+
Business - Management and AdministrationA-
Chemical EngineeringB+
ChemistryB+
Civil EngineeringA
CommunicationsA-
Computer EngineeringA-
Computer ScienceA-
Cultures/CivilizationB+
EconomicsA
EducationA+
Electrical EngineeringB
Engineering DepartmentA-
EnglishB+
FinanceB+
Fine Arts - Painting/Sculpture/Photography/etcB
Geography and GeosciencesA-
History/Histories (art history/etc.)B
Industrial Operations EngineeringA
JournalismA+
KinesiologyA
Language - French/Spanish/etc.A
LinguisticsA
MathB+
Mechanical EngineeringA
Music - Composition/TheoryA+
Music - PerformanceB+
Music EducationA+
Neuroscience/Cognitive ScienceA
Nuclear EngineeringA-
NursingB
OtherB+
Perfomance ArtsA-
PharmacyA-
PhilosophyA-
PhysicsA-
Political ScienceA
PreLaw and LegalA
PreMed and MedicalB
PsychologyA
SociologyB
UndecidedB
 

Against similar schools
Extracurricular Activities compared with similar schools in class.

University of Michigan Ann Arbor
 A-
Average of All Schools
 B-
Average of schools in class
 B+

Harvard University
 B+
Cornell University
 A-
University of California Berkeley
 B+
Stanford University
 A-
Yale University
 A-
Princeton University
 B
University of Southern California
 B+
F
A+

Quotes touching on Extracurricular Activities

“... So my advice would be just let yourself experience college, and get involved with a lot of different extracurriculars ...”
 
“... The school is good in academics (most departments are top-10), sports, is high-profile and has excellent placements ...”
 
“... Not only should you get high grades and SAT scores, you should also participate in extracurricular activities (We're not talking about quantities...”
 
“... I would also advise students to be very active in investigating the different activities and groups on campus or you will miss out on opportunit...”
 
“... I would definitely encourage you to find at least one extracurricular activity to enjoy ...”
 
“... I think the arrogance is acknowledged in some people and the university is trying to improve the student body and reputation of the athletic tea...”
 
“... Sports, academics, big campus, small-town feel ...”
 
“... It has everything, a top 25 college academically, the 2nd best sports program nationwide, and a party scene like none other ...”
 
“... Umich is crazy though, the school is really big on sports EVERYONE goes to football games, and most people get hockey or basketball tickets ...”
 
“... Sports are fantastic ...”
 
“... Get tickets whether you like sports or not ...”
 
“... Going to see any of our great sports teams is crazy ...”
 
“... I was never really engaged in sports and activities during my high school years ...”
 
“... There is a fantastic combination of school work, extracurricular work, social activity, sports, cultural opportunities, and delicious food ...”
 
“... However, through extracurricular activities and other social events, students eventually find their own comfortable niche ...”
 
“... I also felt there was very little opportunity for extracurricular learning experiences such as research because those spots are often very few a...”
 
“... However, if you've got the money (or scholarships), you'll find yourself studying at an esteemed and world-renowned academic institution with an ...”
 
“... My only problem was that, I was pushing myself too hard with the classes to thoroughly enjoy a lot of these amazing extra-curricular activities, ...”
 
“... There is so much that you can do from sports to clubs to opportunites to travel and work ...”
 
“... 1) Our sports teams suck - players are arrogant and the football and basketball coaches are always crying about how we are inferior to Ohio Stat...”
 
“... Lots and lots of entertainment available, especially if into sports ...”
 
“... College is not just about school- it's important, but it's more important to participate in interesting activities that you will not be able to wh...”
 
“... There's SO much to do: activities, extracurriculars, societies, student government, IM stuff, etc ...”
 
“... Don't expect time for extracurricular activities ...”
 
“... However, there are no lack of student clubs, organizations, and sports teams to join ...”
 
“... goto office hours, make sure that your extracurriculars don't take away your study time ...”
 
“... Almost everyone here was successful in academics and activities in high school ...”
 
“... If you're lucky to fit in there, it can be a great time with the exciting sports and crazy social life ...”
 
“... Focusing and hard work don't come easily, especially when the Fall Term is full of Welcome Week activities, Welcome Back frat parties, and footba...”
 
“... Extracurriculars: Coming from such a small school, I had always been involved in everything you can imagine ...”
 
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