Things to Know Before Going to UMICH
Maddy Kim Maddy Kim
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 Published On Apr 29, 2020

Hey Maddsters!

I just finished my first year at the University of Michigan and I just wanted to share some things I've learned with you all!

Please DM me with any questions!
Instagram: maddykim16

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A quick overview since this video is long :)
0:26 - College is whack because there's no rules
1:34 - Lots of wealth
3:03 - Culture shock
4:10 - No one cares what anyone else is doing
4:25 - No one knows what they're doing
4:45 - Don't worry about your major
5:50 - Take AP classes in high school!
7:03 - Registration and transferring AP credits
8:20 - Classes are hard, so you have to put in effort
9:42 - Use your resources
10:05 - Imposter syndrome
10:30 - Competitive?
11:08 - 8ams aren't that bad
12:11 - You're always busy
12:34 - It's hard to make friends in the beginning
13:07 - Do an early move-in program!
MLEAD: https://housing.umich.edu/mlead/
14:00 - Put yourself out there
15:10 - Take smaller classes (freshmen seminars)
15:38 - You have to put time into your friendships
16:14 - It's ok to do stuff by yourself
16:50 - Rushing
17:20 - Peer pressure?
17:50 - Hook up culture?
18:15 - Making more friends
18:46 - Dorms are amazing
19:50 - Roommates
21:50 - Everyone is sick
22:22 - Dining halls
24:20 - Freshmen 15
25:09 - Laundry
25:49 - Try the restaurants in Ann Arbor
26:33 - UHS is bad
27:10 - Free stuff
28:10 - Transportation
29:30 - Be thankful for the opportunity to attend a great school!

Feel free to reach out!
Instagram: @maddykim16

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