University of Michigan-Flint

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Students Say - Academics
"Students come to the University of Michigan at Flint to experience the "benefits of a major university" as well as the "world-class reputation" that comes with the UM name. Students here enjoy "a nice atmosphere" and "have full access to the resources available at the Ann Arbor campus, but don't have to fight 10,000 other students to access a book." In addition, "The classes are smaller," so students enjoy "one-on-one student-teacher relationships." A "reputable" and "wonderful biology program," an "excellent" Chemistry Department, a popular nursing program, and a physical therapy program ("only offered on the Flint campus") are among the main attractions here. Students also tout the Honors Scholar Program, which allows participants "to do off-campus research almost anywhere, fully paid, and then publish a thesis. Plus, the honors program is really supportive of its students. You get help applying for grad school, and advice about financial aid and registering for classes. Plus, the professors work closely with students on research and writing." Many students at this commuter school greatly appreciate that "classes are offered at all times of the day. This allows for you to be able to go to school as well as work and keep up with life.""

Students Say - Campus Life
"For many UM---Flint students, "Flint is a pit stop in their day, but not a place they socialize at during free time." Campus groups "are working hard to promote more socialization on campus for the students and their families, but it is difficult in this fast-paced lifestyle we are in." Exacerbating the situation is the fact that "Flint's not the best city in the world, socially, although it's not as bad as people make it out to be." It's certainly "not the urban gangland and wasteland that Michael Moore has portrayed it to be." In fact, the city has "a lot of bars, bowling alleys, movie theaters, laser light shows, concert arenas, ice rinks, and roller rinks." The UM---Flint campus "is small, and it's pretty easy to get around on." The lack of dorms means that "we don't have the parties and drinking and such on campus, because any time you are on campus, it is for classes." It also means that everyone here needs to come and go every day, making parking "lousy." The best advice is to "get in early and don't move!" Hopefully the addition of a new residence hall in August of 2008 will help promote a stronger social scene."

Students Say - Student Body
"Because UM---Flint "is a commuter campus," the student body "is composed of people generally from the greater Flint area," although there are also "many international students, especially from Canada." Students speculate that "we're probably an even split between White and Black, with a thriving Muslim population, a small lesbian and gay community, plenty of nontraditional students (vets, older students, etc.), and a few rednecks." Undergrads here tend to be "very easygoing and easy to talk to," but because "So many students live outside the town and hold down at least one job," student "Apathy is high. It is common for people to come to campus, attend class, and go home directly afterward." "

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