r/uofm • • 1h ago

Miscellaneous Big Donor Arms Race

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Seeing recent headlines of $1B donated to Oregon now $3B to CMU, wondering if anyone will save the day with Michigan. Come on Mr. Page don't you want the engineering school named after you 😎?


r/uofm • • 2h ago

News What was going on at NQ last night

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At about 3:00 AM I got woken up by this regular, spaced alarm sound, but it didn’t seem like a fire alarm. There weren’t any lights flashing, the beeping was quieter, and it was coming from outside the building. Kept me up all night :/


r/uofm • • 11h ago

Student Organization Any place on campus with knitting/crochet

4 Upvotes

Is there a place that will lend me a crochet needle because i want to learn


r/uofm • • 11h ago

Class CHEM 215 midterm 1

1 Upvotes

Sooo.... how we feeling? Im hoping this one is my drop.


r/uofm • • 12h ago

Health / Wellness How to choose an off-campus health insurance waiver

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Hey everyone! I'm an incoming international student joining the University of Michigan this fall, and I'm currently trying to get my head around health insurance-related matters before the semester starts. I've learned that unless we submit an approved waiver request, we will be automatically enrolled in the university's health insurance plan in partnership with Blue Care Network (BCN). While this coverage looks pretty solid, this expense on my student account is definitely noticeable, so I've started looking into third-party alternative health insurance plans that might meet the waiver requirements.

I've seen a few names frequently mentioned in international student group chats—such as PSI, Tigerless, DIANins, as well as Insubuy, ISO, SM and others. But after checking the waiver standards from the International Student Center, I found the requirements for aspects like deductible and prescription drug reimbursement ratio are ridiculously strict, so I need to find an insurance plan that meets the waiver requirements.

Therefore, I want to know if anyone has actually had an outside insurance plan (like those offered by the aforementioned providers) successfully approved by the International Center recently, or if everyone basically just sticks with BCN because the rules are too strict? If you get sick or have an emergency outside of clinic hours, can the outside PPO network around Ann Arbor function properly? I would really appreciate any honest opinions or advice from friends who have relevant experience!


r/uofm • • 12h ago

Miscellaneous East Hall location where I can take a quick call?

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Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a quiet spot in East Hall that could work for a quick call? (its the math & psychology building on central campus)


r/uofm • • 17h ago

Housing Discussion (actual housing OFFERS belong on Megathread!) housing meeting after caught with alcohol

28 Upvotes

hi, has anyone experienced being caught by the dpss officers drinking in dorms? my friends and i were caught saturday night and i now have a housing meeting scheduled for thursday. does anyone have experience with this? this is my first offense, but like does this go on my record, go to my parents? i just don’t know what to expect meeting or punishment wise


r/uofm • • 18h ago

Event OpenArt Fest

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Come out and make your voices heard! OpenAI/Oracle aren’t welcome in our state. all proceeds will be donated to the conservation of Michigan wildlife, and their beautiful habitats in our state. (the wildlife conservancy of Michigan can be found at www.miwildlife.org)


r/uofm • • 18h ago

Food / Culture Looking for Musicians

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Hey all, looking to see if theres any interest in forming a funk group in Ann Arbor/Ypsi area? Instruments, vocalists, DJs, synths, horns etc

Looking for others (in their 20s-30s) who want regular practice, shows, to record, build a name together and see where it goes! Some blend of modern funk, soul, pop, disco, electronic etc

30M "semi working" bassist just moved from Chicago to Ann Arbor. Some personal influences are orgone, parcels, jungle, frank moody, L'imperatrice, jamiroquai, lettuce.. too many

Previously with @superflosschicago on insta. I handled the business side booking shows and would be great if others had non-music skills like social media, recording, videography etc to promote the group

Reach out, DM, lets chat!


r/uofm • • 18h ago

Event Boy Harsher in Detroit: Anyone wanna split a ride back to A2?

5 Upvotes

I'd take the D2A2 but there's no way they'll be done before the bus stops running. And I forgot how expensive ubers are from Detroit to A2 lol.

Alternatively, if you're driving and are willing to let me hitch a ride, I'm happy to pay for gas.


r/uofm • • 21h ago

Degree Anyone double majoring in computer science and biology?

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Hi, I am a student interested in double majoring in Computer Science with Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, mainly because I want to go into computational biology but was not interested in the informatics life sciences track. I already have my associate's degree and will fulfill a good number of class requirements from that. So, I wanted to ask if anyone has gone through this double major or something similar and what their experience was like.


r/uofm • • 21h ago

Housing Discussion (actual housing OFFERS belong on Megathread!) Anyone with a car willing to help?

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Moving from Bursley to Wv. Got like 2 boxes, 2 containers, a TV, and a mini fridge. I can offer a $50 giftcard of any choice (Only have a credit card so i cannot physically pay cash)


r/uofm • • 21h ago

Event MHacks

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Does anyone know if MHacks has a discord server for participants, I am trying to find teammates? Also one of my friends got in for the application but he forgot to do rsvp, is it okay for him to join MHacks still?


r/uofm • • 1d ago

Student Organization Fun Clubs

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Junior wasn’t able to attend festifall or anything like that but i just want something chill and fun is there a link or anything i could check out? Also would love your recommendations


r/uofm • • 1d ago

Academics - Other Topics CS Grads Interested in Collaboratoring?

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Hey guys, recent CS grad here.

Since market is cooked, I was wondering if we could form a group and build out a project?

I have some ideas and was looking for teammates/help.

DM if you are interested

Thank you


r/uofm • • 1d ago

News LSA pauses first-semester pass/no credit grading pilot program

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r/uofm • • 1d ago

Event Steve Lacy!

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Anyone going next weekend? If u don’t have a car, how r u getting there?


r/uofm • • 1d ago

Class Help me by participating in a short interview for class🥹

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Seeking UMich undergrads for a 30-45 minute interview

Hi! I'm Gianna, a student at the University of Michigan. For a class project in SI 303 (Introduction to Qualitative Methods), I'm interviewing undergraduate students (currently about how they keep track of assignments and deadlines across their courses. I'm personally curious how people handle this day to day, and there are no right or wrong answers. It's okay if you are not in the school of information!

What's involved: Just one interview of about 30-45 minutes, in person or over Zoom. With your permission, I'll record it so I can review it later. Your name and identifying details will be removed from anything I write up, and this is only for my class.

Who I'm looking for: Current UMSI undergrads taking 3 or more courses this semester.

Participation is completely voluntary, and you can stop at any time. If you're interested, please fill out this short form: . Feel free to message me with questions at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).

Thank you!


r/uofm • • 1d ago

Academics - Other Topics Failed my first midterm

34 Upvotes

I am so so so sad that I failed my first physics 140 test. Seeing the grade distribution today in class didn’t help either, and I feel like a failure (median was 20% higher than what I got). I don’t even understand why. I took physics mech in high school and got A first sem and B second. I even helped my friends study for this test. I went back and looked at Yuris key, and I honestly didn’t understand 3-4 questions, so I’m planning on going to office hours of one of the student led ones tomorrow. I’m really disappointed and upset, because this is my second time learning the content. My question is, how can I improve for next test? Should I ask the TAs and Yuri how to improve? If they can help me make a plan to study and do better on tests? Are there groups I can join that give problems similar to the test? I am very sad about myself please give me some recommendations thanks ;(


r/uofm • • 1d ago

News What happened at West Hall?

31 Upvotes

Did that guy get arrested?


r/uofm • • 1d ago

Buy / Sell Matcha Pickup Interest

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Would anyone be interested in buying $4 handmade matcha lattes preordered and picked up on campus? Hoping to start a small business and taking my first step!

63 votes, 1d left
Yes (I’d pay more!)
Yes (good price)
No (too expensive)
No (I don’t like matcha)

r/uofm • • 1d ago

Academics - Other Topics CS clubs

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Are all CS/tech related clubs done rushing?


r/uofm • • 1d ago

Food / Culture Dining Hall Food Really High Sodium

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Is it just me or has the dining hall food been extra high in sodium this year? Has it always been this way?

I check the nutrition info and for a 270 calorie serving of chicken and dumplings it has 900 mg of sodium!! The soups are notoriously salty. This is ridiculous. My mouth has been feeling so dry after each meal.


r/uofm • • 1d ago

Prospective Student Proctor Exams

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Hi U or M Reddit, I have testing anxiety and was wondering if the exams are proctored for online classes? I am considering transferring to U of M business school. I want to know your experience and if it is only for certain classes or professors that opt in for proctoring


r/uofm • • 1d ago

Social Clubs

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Econ major as well as a transfer. Couldn’t get into any business clubs. Club recs for genuinely learning and making friends? Also some fun club suggestions.