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2019 - 2020 There’s a big mural near campus called “Michigan Wings.” Students love taking pictures in front of it. The wings are made up of a bunch of different Ann Arbor and U-M landmarks, like Burton Tower and the Michigan Union. I really like them because they remind me to think about why I’m here and where I’d like to go. “Michigan Wings” was created by Kelsey Montague (@KelseyMontagueArt), an artist known internationally for her murals that invite audience participation. take flight you’ll love it here ... Welcomewhere to the University will your of Michigan, an exciting place filledwings with inspiration, take you? opportunities, engaged minds, andBeing a global a student campus at U-M unlocks a plethora community.of opportunities, no matter what year you’re in or what interests you have. For more than 200 years, we’ve encouragedThere’s always students a club, research lab, or class to ignite to explorewhat all possibilities,could become a lifelong passion. Whether ask questions,you’re andcompletely undecided or firm in your major, challengethere the ispresent a place to for you to grow and explore new create a interestsbetter future. at Michigan. U-M is considered one of the most distinguishedI ended up publicdouble majoring in history and women’s universitiesstudies. and aI fellleader in love in with the history department higher education,during my attracting first semester. In women’s studies, I talented discoveredstudents and an inspiring cohort of professors faculty fromdedicated all over to the social progress. world. Come find your voice and challengeI also hadyourself a little by help along the way. The College of engagingLiterature, with new Science,people, and the Arts’ Honors Program was perspectives,essential and to ideas. my successful transition into college life. Having a tight-knit community from the first day on campus was comforting, and my peers and professors in the program are an amazing support system. This coming year, I’m excited to delve into my majors and begin thinking about my honors thesis. ONE OF THE ESTRELLA SALGADO | Justice, IL TOPHistory and Women’s Studies U.S. PUBLIC5 UNIVERSITIES U.S. News & World Report There’s a big mural near campus called “Michigan Wings.” Students love taking pictures in front of it. The wings are made up of a bunch of different Ann Arbor and U-M landmarks, like Burton Tower and the Michigan Union. I really like them because they remind me to think about why I’m here and where I’d like to go. “Michigan Wings” was created by Kelsey Montague (@KelseyMontagueArt), an artist known internationally for her murals that invite audience participation. you’ll love it here ... where will your wings take you? Being a student at U-M unlocks a plethora of opportunities, no matter what year you’re in or what interests you have. There’s always a club, research lab, or class to ignite what could become a lifelong passion. Whether you’re completely undecided or firm in your major, there is a place for you to grow and explore new interests at Michigan. I ended up double majoring in history and women’s studies. I fell in love with the history department during my first semester. In women’s studies, I discovered an inspiring cohort of professors dedicated to social progress. I also had a little help along the way. The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts’ Honors Program was essential to my successful transition into college life. Having a tight-knit community from the first day on campus was comforting, and my peers and professors in the program are an amazing support system. This coming year, I’m excited to delve into my majors and begin thinking about my honors thesis. ESTRELLA SALGADO | Justice, IL History and Women’s Studies Where I come from, I have always been surrounded by thick forests and bodies of water. I love how North Campus has so many trees and natural areas. There’s also Fred’s Fountain and the Reflection Pool. Nichols Arboretum (The Arb) is nearby, too. It gives me a place to escape to when I need a place to unwind. It’s a little slice of home right here in Ann Arbor. ... and here 2 I am rather superstitious, so one of my favorite campus traditions is not stepping on the Block M that’s located in the middle of the Diag. Legend has it that if you do, you will fail your first blue book exam. If you watch for a while, you will see that a lot of people on campus walk around it. Most of them — other discover students, faculty, and staff — are well your path beyond their first blue book exam! As a first-generation student, U-M is giving me opportunities that I could only have dreamed of before. I grew up in an extremely rural area of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in a town that lacked diversity, so every day at Michigan has changed the way I see the world and other people. I love how I hear different languages spoken around me and how I am able to work, befriend, and learn from people of completely different identities and backgrounds than my own. I have also discovered that civil and environmental engineering allows me to explore the natural side of engineering while figuring out where human innovation fits into the ecosystems I care about deeply. It’s having this sense of community and passion for exploration that makes being a Wolverine such a unique and amazing experience for me. MAX LACOSSE | Rapid River, MI Civil Engineering ... and here admissions.umich.edu | 3 Where I come from, I have always been surrounded by thick forests and bodies of water. I love how North Campus has so many trees and natural areas. There’s also Fred’s Fountain and the Reflection Pool. Nichols Arboretum (The Arb) is nearby, too. It gives me a place to escape to when I need a place challengeto unwind. It’s a little slice of home yourselfright here in Ann Arbor. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone, because that is where the magic happens. Ann Arbor is a college town that fosters a strong link among students that would be challenging to find at other large city schools. The most important thing college students can do is surround themselves with smart, ambitious people who work together and encourage each other to strive for their best as they try new things — I think the University of Michigan is exactly that. Michigan is known for its passionate school spirit, and many would say that our loyalty and energy is unrivaled. Once you become part of the community, the Wolverine family will always be with you. ... and here JESSIE LI | Troy, MI Business Picture yourself at Michigan #GoBlue 2 I am rather superstitious, so one of my favorite campus traditions is not stepping on the Block M that’s located in the middle of the Diag. Legend has it that if you do, you will fail your first blue book exam. If you watch for a while, you will see that a lot of people on campus walk around it. Most of them — other students, faculty, and staff — are well beyond their first blue book exam! ... and here admissions.umich.edu | 3 # PUBLIC RESEARCH1 UNIVERSITY IN THE U.S. National Science Foundation 4 learn from thecultivate best your As the top public research university in the U.S., U-Minterest attracts the best and brightest. Our faculty includes nationally and internationally recognized Michigan is home to 14 world-renowned scholars and innovative thinkers — many of them undergraduate schools and colleges, more leaders in their respective fields. They include than 30,000 undergraduate students, and Pulitzer Prize, Guggenheim, Emmy, Tony, and a friendly, mentoring faculty of more than Grammy winners, MacArthur Fellows, and National 4,000. Academy of Science members. The research they’re conducting not only gains attention, it also impacts Once you’ve made the decision to become the world and shapes the course of your education. a Wolverine, you will need to apply to one You’ll be learning at the leading edge of discovery. specific school or college or apply for dual enrollment in two schools or colleges. The Our faculty members are dedicated to creating eight academic units that admit or enroll a community of excellence by inspiring students freshmen are: and bringing them into the conversation. » Literature, Science, and the Arts » Engineering » Business » Music, Theatre & Dance » Kinesiology » Nursing » Art & Design » Architecture1,300 and Urban Planning+ UNDERGRAD Check out the STUDENTS freshman admitting and enrolling schools » INVOLVED IN RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS WITH 800+ FACULTY admissions.umich.edu | 5 14 UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOLS & COLLEGES # PUBLIC RESEARCH1 275+ UNIVERSITY IN THE U.S. National Science Foundation DEGREE OPTIONS 1,300+ UNDERGRAD 15:1STUDENTS STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO 4 cultivate your interest Michigan is home to 14 world-renowned undergraduate schools and colleges, more than 30,000 undergraduate students, and a friendly, mentoring faculty of more than 4,000. Once you’ve made the decision to become a Wolverine, you will need to apply to one specific school or college or apply for dual enrollment in two schools or colleges. The eight academic units that admit or enroll freshmen are: » Literature, Science, and the Arts » Engineering » Business » Music, Theatre & Dance » Kinesiology » Nursing » Art & Design » Architecture and Urban Planning Check out the freshman admitting and enrolling schools » admissions.umich.edu | 5 College of Literature, Science, and the Arts FRESHMAN ADMISSION lsa.umich.edu In the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), students can learn anything, go anywhere, and be prepared for the next step after college.