Academics
University of Michigan 鈥 Flint allows students to pursue higher education at a 鈥渞eputable鈥 school armed with an 鈥渁ffordable鈥 price tag. Undergrads greatly appreciate the 鈥渇lexibility of class hours鈥 which certainly 鈥渟uits [a] work schedule.鈥 Indeed, with its myriad of online courses and an 鈥渆xcellent child-care program鈥 to boot, the 鈥渃onvenience鈥 UM-Flint offers is a dream for non-traditional students. Academically, students are thrilled with their professors. A 鈥渞eal asset,鈥 educators here are 鈥渁ccommodating, accessible, and seek to build rewarding relationships with their students.鈥 And while 鈥渢hey expect a lot from you,鈥 they also 鈥済o out of their way鈥o help you out in whatever way possible.鈥 Undoubtedly, UM-Flint professors 鈥渨ant you to succeed鈥 and are 鈥渧ery encouraging.鈥 What鈥檚 more, they are 鈥渧ery knowledgeable about their [chosen] subjects鈥 and they have 鈥渁 lot of [professional] experience [upon which] to draw anecdotes.鈥 Overall, University of Michigan Flint is an institution that 鈥渕otiv[ates] and inspires [its students] to reach greater academic heights.鈥
Student Body
It鈥檚 a point of pride for UM-Flint students that there鈥檚 鈥渘o typical鈥 student. Indeed, the undergrad population is fairly 鈥渄iverse, especially in age and life experience.鈥 As one pleased student elaborates, 鈥淎ll walks, cultures, sexual orientations, etc. interact and learn together and from each other.鈥 Another undergrad continues, 鈥淭here is a mixture of students. Some are freshmen right out of high school. Others are middle-aged and looking to improve on the life they鈥檝e already built for themselves. Still others are young adults who have tried some other fields and are looking for a better fit. I love the diversity in terms of background. I believe there is a place for everyone here.鈥 Beyond age and ethnicity, students at UM-Flint find their peers to be 鈥渇riendly,鈥 鈥渞eserved鈥 and 鈥渂usy balancing work and school.鈥 Finally, 鈥渁 small campus means everyone knows everyone. You鈥檙e always waving to or holding the door for someone you know.鈥
Campus Life
Given the high percentage of non-traditional and commuter students, some undergrads complain that 鈥渓ife at UM-Flint can [feel] a little stifled.鈥 However, others argue just as fervently that 鈥渟chool life is what you want to make for yourself鈥 and quickly point out that 鈥渢he university has many club and organizations.鈥 Certainly, 鈥渢here is usually something happening at least every other week like movies in the Kiva, or free food somewhere.鈥 Another student makes mention of the fact that 鈥渢he dorms have brought a social life to campus鈥 and specifically calls out the Greek community for all the events they sponsor. And, of course, there are the social staples of 鈥渉ang[ing] out, go[ing] to the mall, study[ing], work[ing] out, party[ing], bowling, throw[ing] darts, play[ing] cards and play[ing] video games.鈥 When undergrads tire of campus life, they can head into town. Though some claim the area is 鈥渟ketchy,鈥 others counter that downtown Flint offers 鈥渁 number of eateries, bars, art galleries, and events.鈥 In addition, 鈥渢he farmer鈥檚 market and cultural center are both walkable from campus.鈥 What more could a college student ask for?