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Sports at Michigan… and Who is Ohio State?

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When you commit to the University of Michigan, you are aware that you are traveling thousands of miles away from home to receive a quality education. However, as much as the University of Michigan is recognized for its academic excellence, it is equally well known for its sports dominance.  The University of Michigan has 29 varsity sports teams across several different sports, such American football, football/soccer, hockey, and more (look at the list on the left). Some sports may have games which could be free of charge to students with M-Cards and for some games, tickets should be purchased beforehand to allow you access to the games. Also, some sports, such as American Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey, have season tickets which could be purchased before the semester and make tickets cheaper as buying in a bundle makes it cheaper rather than individual tickets. I would suggest checking out the student athletics page when deciding which game you would like to attend and how t...

Overrated College Items

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Last week, I talked about the most underrated items and now I’m going to talk about a controversial topic: the most overrated college items in my opinion. These are some items that I’ve seen recommended on YouTube or other websites and others that I’ve seen with people around campus that I think are not needed at all. Wall decoration – I don’t get the point of decorating your room and making it look so nice and fancy with different wallpapers and lights. Like you are not going to spend time looking at your wall during the semester, “Hey, let me spend time looking at how beautiful my wall is”. In addition, it is a hassle to put the pictures on the wallpaper and then also removing them. I’ve heard some people damaged the wall when they removed their stuff and so they had to pay extra. If you want to do it for aesthetics or just because you want a nice environment, then go for it. I can’t tell you how many dorms I went to that had these fancy room decorations.  Canada Goose – During t...

My Top Favorite Study Spots On Campus

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With the exceptional quality and standard of education that it provides, the University of Michigan campus offers incredible spots for students to study and make the best of their time during their years here. The Ann Arbor campus is huge and it is packed with numerous study spots all around. But in this blog, I am going to talk about the top 3 spots that have made it to my favorites over almost the couple of years that I have spent here. As an Engineering grad student, most of my classes are located on North Campus and so, most of my top choices will be more inclined towards the same. The one place where you can find me ALWAYS except for my in-person class hours is the Ford Robotics Building (FMCRB) . It is the newest building on North Campus with an astounding design and architecture and it just opened up in 2021. With state-of-the-art workspaces spanning multiple floors, comfortable lounges for relaxing, and options for booking meeting/conference rooms, this building is the hub for ...

Apartment/House Essentials

At some point during your college journey, you may be living off-campus. Perhaps, leasing a room in a house or maybe having your own apartment. You may be living alone or with some of your friends. In whatever case, the process of setting up your apartment can be quite exciting (especially if it is your first time having your own apartment). During my sophomore year, I lived in a house near North Campus. It was a really great experience, but during my first weeks, I realized I needed some things that I didn’t know I needed. Here I will break down some of the apartment/house essentials you must not forget about when packing or shopping for your new place.  When it comes to the Kitchen you should pack: Plates and Soup/Cereal bowls Mugs and glasses Silverware Silverware organizer  Cutting knives and board Vegetable Peeler Measuring Cups Bottle/Can Opener Food storage containers and bags Pots and Pans Trash Can and Recycling Bin (don’t forget trash bags) Dish soap and Sponges Pape...

Places to Hang Out with Friends

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After a week of busy studying, where can you go hang out with your friends over the weekend? Here are some ideas: If you want a relaxing, quiet evening, the Museum of Art (UMMA) on State Street and the Museum of Natural History in the Biological Sciences Building might be the ideal places. UMMA is one of the largest and finest university art museums in the U.S., and it is free for everyone. Inside the museum, you will see art from across time and space, from Chinese ink paintings to contemporary installation art. They have a new exhibition once in a while so you can always see new collections when you visit the museum.  On the second floor of the Museum of Natural History, there is The Hall of Evolution. That is the place where you can see the skeleton of dinosaurs! There is also a Planetarium & Dome Theater within the Museum.  If you love outdoor adventure, jogging in the Arb or kayaking in the Huron River sound like great choices.  Nichols Arboretum, also known as t...

U-M Dorm Essentials

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When we move into a dorm, a lot of us hope to move everything from our home to here. However, the space of a dorm is limited, so we obviously can only place things that are necessary for daily use. Here I want to share the must-haves of living in a U-M dorm in my eyes. You may find that some of the stuff is very unexpected or is something that you don’t use when you are at home but is actually so important in dorm life. Laundry Bag/Basket For all the dorms on campus, you don’t have a private washer or dryer inside your dorm. Instead, you will need to carry your clothes and towels to the laundry room that is located on one of the floors. Therefore, you may need a laundry bag or basket to do laundry or even just to put your dirty clothes in your dorm. Shower Shoes/Flip Flops Many people may have already mentioned this, but it is very true that shower shoes are so essential when you live in a dorm. Mesh Shower Caddy You may not need this when you are at home, but you need this for a dorm....

How I Approach Organization

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                                       Think about the amount of information your brain takes in and manages on any given day. As college students, our class notes, deadlines, and daily responsibilities are already enough to drown us in information and things that we have to do. After plenty of trial and errors (missing deadlines, forgetting about hangouts I scheduled with friends, feeling overwhelmed by the many things I have to do that I ended up procrastinating for an entire day…), I have found a few organization tips that work well for me. Many of you might already know some or all of these, and not everything will work for everyone, but I hope that it will at least spark some ideas on how you might want to approach your organization. Google calendar (or other kinds of calendar/scheduling tools), use them whenever you can - My recommendation is to take the time to explore the feature...