University of Michigan vs. Maryland

I got my undergrad degree at Michigan several years ago. It's a great place to live/study and has an amazing student body with a ton of alumni pride for that school. It does get ridiculously cold but you get used to it - just layer up and don't spend time outside when it's cold enough to instantly freeze the moisture on your nose hairs!

If you do choose Ann Arbor, make sure you live as close the school as possible. Snow days aren't a thing - they don't close the school during winter unless there is 10 ft of snow on the ground. The rumor was that a law student many years ago argued that since they're paying tuition the school shouldn't be allowed to shut down. I don't think that student had many fans after that!

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University of Michigan vs. Maryland

University of Michigan vs. Maryland

I also received interview to both schools and I'm pulling my hair trying to decide (if I get offers from both)! UMD is cheaper and offers in-state tuition after the first year while UMich does not. UMich has a greater "prestige" being one of the top D schools in the nation. My student interviewer literally told us he believes that he got multiple interviews at other schools for specializing just because of the Michigan tag. For me, Maryland is drivable from home (4 hrs away), while Michigan is a flight away. So many variables to weigh out....

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University of Michigan vs. Maryland