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Michigan State University (MSU): Off the Record - College Prowler (College Prowler Off the Record) | 
| Author: Amy Davis
Creators: Adam Burns, Kimberly Moore, Jon Skindzier
Publisher: College Prowler
Category: Book
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Pages: 180
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Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.5
ISBN: 1427400962
Dewey Decimal Number: 378
EAN: 9781427400963
ASIN: 1427400962
Publication Date: July 1, 2006
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Introduction from the Author
I consider myself fortunate because, unlike my friends, I never had to sort through an endless stack of college applications my senior year of high school. I never dealt with the stress of choosing which college I would attend, because Michigan State University had been my first choice ever since I was 10 years old. Now, looking back on the major life decision I made nearly a decade ago, I find that I cant imagine what it would be like anywhere else. MSU has not only become a second home to me, it is also an important part of who I am today and is shaping me into who I hope to become.
One of the first things that captivated me about MSU was its incredibly beautiful setting, from its rolling green hills to the banks of the Red Cedar River. The university has a big campus5,192 acres, to be exactand at a school of its size, you have two options: get lost in the crowd, or make a name for yourself. I suggest the latter.
This is your timea time to find yourself, a time to discover your passion in life, a time to excel in classes and, most importantly, to take pride in what you do and make friendships that will surpass graduation. Attending MSU is one of the best investments you will make for your future. Whatever interests you have, you will be sure to find them here. If you do choose to attend MSU, I hope you will fall in love with it, just as I have.
Amy Davis, Author
Michigan State University
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Great to get the inside perspective! November 3, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
While helping my son select & apply for colleges last year, we purchased this book as well as the companion volumes for U of Michigan and a few other schools.
After reading pages and pages of promotional material written by the universities themselves, it was great to see a more independent student's eye view.
Two aspects of these books that were surprising, but helpful. First, the books include many collections of direct quotes from students expressing their opinions on various aspects of the school. They are printed together verbatim. The comments are sometimes conflicting, which seems to reflect the "real world" aspects of selecting a school. As a simple example, the section on dorms and dorm foods includes quotes ranging from specific comments about individual dining halls pluses and minuses, to broad statements that the food is awful, to others with more favorable assessments. This seems to be a faithful reproduction of what you'd get if you asked the students yourself.
Second, it was interesting to read the books for 2 schools "side by side". When comparing MSU and U of M, it became clear how many aspects these two large Big Ten schools have in common - probably more than they differ.
Since my son has only been on campus at MSU for a few months, it may be too soon to say whether all the details are up to date, but overall the book's description of the school seems accurate. Meanwhile, the related volume on U of M appears to be up to date; we are residents of Ann Arbor and so are familiar with at least many of the townie related details.
I would recommend this book, as well as others in the series, highly for those in the undergrad college selection process. They provide a great counterpoint to the materials sent by the colleges themselves.
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