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Breakdown of “Social Life” at UMich
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By Gender
MaleB+
FemaleB-
 
By Major
AccountingD
Aerospace EngineeringB
AnthropologyA-
ArchaeologyB-
ArchitectureB
Architecture & Urban Planning DepartmentA
AstronomyB+
BiologyB+
Business - Management and AdministrationB+
Chemical EngineeringB+
ChemistryB+
Civil EngineeringA
CommunicationsC+
Computer EngineeringB+
Computer ScienceA-
Cultures/CivilizationB
EconomicsB+
EducationB
Electrical EngineeringB+
Engineering DepartmentA+
EnglishA-
FinanceB+
Fine Arts - Painting/Sculpture/Photography/etcB-
Geography and GeosciencesA-
History/Histories (art history/etc.)C
Industrial Operations EngineeringA-
JournalismC
KinesiologyB
Language - French/Spanish/etc.A-
LinguisticsA+
MathB-
Mechanical EngineeringA-
Music - Composition/TheoryB+
Music - PerformanceB-
Music EducationA+
Neuroscience/Cognitive ScienceF
Nuclear EngineeringB-
NursingA
OtherB-
Perfomance ArtsB-
PharmacyB
PhilosophyA-
PhysicsB+
Political ScienceB
PreLaw and LegalB-
PreMed and MedicalB-
PsychologyB+
SociologyA-
UndecidedB
 

Against similar schools
Social Life compared with similar schools in class.

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

Michigan State University
 B+
Harvard University
 C
New York University
 B-
Boston University
 B-
Central Michigan University
 B-
George Washington University
 B
Cornell University
 B
F
A+

Quotes touching on Social Life

“... But the tradeoff was that the other students were pretty antisocial & it wasnt as fun & there was nothing to do (north campus is virtually isola...”
 
“... All of Michigan's programs are ranked, and most of them are in the top 10, especially in Engineering, Medicine, Business, Law, Social Work, Music...”
 
“... This is particularly true of social science students, many of whome aren't looking for research or clinical careers, and whose ostensible purpos...”
 
“... However, through extracurricular activities and other social events, students eventually find their own comfortable niche ...”
 
“... Any time I need a dose of friendly people I head up to East Lansing To sum it all up, Michigan is great for your future career and has a ...”
 
“... I was able to hold down 5 classes, a part-time job, and retain a very active social life ...”
 
“... If you are a computer or electrical engineering major, don't count on social life ...”
 
“... I found the perfect balance between academics and social life at U of M ...”
 
“... With regards to the social life, my biggest advice is that make sure you get tickets to the Michigan football games ...”
 
“... Make the most out of whatever school you go to- academically and socially ...”
 
“... It's already decreased my social skills, and I can't stand it ...”
 
“... Third, even if you are not the most social person you will make friends ...”
 
“... Cool kids - all different types Bad: Administration and most of student body are extremely left-wing Expensive housing Impersonal environm...”
 
“... Michigan will challenge you academically and socially ...”
 
“... Socially: The school is big, but it doesn't feel big ...”
 
“... the university of michigan *if you don't go, you don't know* -challenging academics -amazing social scene -fabulous college town -super...”
 
“... Socially, there are a lot of things to do here ...”
 
“... Whether its academic quality, research, athletics, social life, college town, or what have you, U-M is top notch ...”
 
“... They come from all fifty states, over one hundred countries and from extremely diverse economic and social situations ...”
 
“... The trick of getting by at UM socially no matter who you are is you find your niche ...”
 
“... If you arrange your classes right, you can have an active social life while keeping good grades in your classes ...”
 
“... I was torn between a max 18 credit courseload and adjustment to college social life ...”
 
“... Michigan's Humanities, Social Sciences, Engineering and Business programs are all ranked well among the top 10 nationally ...”
 
“... As for other things, the social life is great, there's always something to do, I absolutely love the city, and NOTHING beats Michigan Footbal...”
 
“... Before you decide to attend, and I know this is hard, but be sure that the social atmosphere is what you want ...”
 
“... The students are more concerned about their social life, and classes are full of pointless busy-work ...”
 
“... Yes, it takes a certain level of initiative, but you can find academic and social success if you really do want it ...”
 
“... Socially: If you want to party every day or nearly every day, you can ...”
 
“... The people are not antisocial freaks, but there are other factors at work (though they do spend most of their time doing work of course, it *is* ...”
 
“... It was the 'social experience', however, that makes UM tough for so many out-of-staters ...”
 
“... Social life was good, especially during spring term ...”
 
“... The social life at Michigan is average and the campus is not very safe ...”
 
“... However, if you've got the money (or scholarships), you'll find yourself studying at an esteemed and world-renowned academic institution with an ...”
 
“... Michigan provides a great education while still having a great social life ...”
 
“... Socially, UM is very easy going relative to what I experienced growing up in an NYC suburb ...”
 
“... There is no shortage of opportunity, whether academic, cultural, or social, such that all but the most insular or painfully shy individual will ...”
 
“... Good mix of academic rigor and social life ...”
 
“... Unfortunately, I really am not enjoying my education or social life here at the University of Michigan ...”
   

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