Michigan State University

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000

College is what you make if it. It is up to you to decide good or bad your experience will be by how much time and effore you put into it all. If you're having a bad time in a class, you can't completely blame it on a professor, it's your responsibility to seek help either from them or another student. Odds are when you do this you'll be in better favor with the prof and you could make new friends.

Also DON'T GIVE UP OR LOSE HOPE AFTER 1 SEMESTER! You can bounce back and work to make things better, it's not easy, but it's doable. (I'm doing it right now)

Basically give MSU a chance before you decide it's not the right place for you. You might be surprised to find that you do like it, and you'll find that there is truely something for everyone. All you have to do is look around and ask questions. You first have to be willing yo help yourself though.By the way, I'm thrilled that I'm a Spartan and I wouldn't have it anyother way.

2nd Year Female -- Class 2010

Campus Aesthetics: A+, Faculty Accessibility: C

I'm a freshman. I came from Illinois and what I have discovered in Michigan is that there is not so much to do outside the campus, especially in East Lansing.Freshmans, get use to walking and the same food each month just different weeks.Also, get use to dorm life (at least for one yr) because you can't: change the temperature of the heaters,it's never quiet,live w/ someone else. I went in blind and I never noticed what little things I didn't like (ex.taking out garbage and having friends over).Also, keep an open mind because if you don't, you'll end up not making as many friends as you could have.Get use to meeting new people everyday.Get to know the bus system,it's pretty good.Purchase rain boots,an umbrella, and snow boots, you're practically going against the weather everyday.Save high school notes to help you refresh you memory(especially in math, chemistry,and anatomy and physio).Don't be afraid to eat breakfast/lunch/or dinner alone or else you'll go hungry.Keep your door open(that's how I met people on my floor).Don't be afraid to ask questions, so you won't get screwed over(especially if you're transferring).Try not to waste excessive amounts of time doing "non-productive" things or else you'll fall behind fast.Try to make friends in each class so that you can have study-buddy (which helps alot).Don't be afraid to get help in your classes(this is what TA's get paid for).For CEM 141 don't let the TA's intimidate you, if you don't understand their explanation let them know,they need the comments.Use anti-bacterial hand sanitizer, you don't notice how dirty dorm life is.

1st Year Female -- Class 2011

Friendliness: A, Surrounding City: D-