17 Reasons University Of Michigan Should Be On Your Radar

We're the leaders and the best.

1. First things first, academics.

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It speaks for itself.

2. From MHacks...

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One of the world's largest hackathons (MHacks.org). That's the governor of Michigan in the suit.

3. To 2 Chainz...

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Brought to you by MUSIC Matters, a student run concert organization that has donated over $60,000 to charity (michiganmusicmatters.com).

4. To the Solar Car Team...

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Michigan students are awesome.

5. We're the Leaders and the Best.

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Our Law Quad Looks Like Hogwarts. Finals? Mischief Managed.

6. Don't forget about our bookstores.

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Who wants to cozy up with a nice book?

7. Zingerman's.

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Obama's a fan.

8. We have world famous coffee.

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Just look at that latte art.

9. The traditions run deep.

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Mudbowl: getting messy for philanthropy.

10. Watch out for a kiss under the Engineering Arch!

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Legend says that whoever you kiss under the Engineering Arch will be your future husband/wife.

11. Don't step on the "Block M".

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Located in the center of the Diag, a main walking path for Michigan students. If you step on the "Block M" you'll fail your first blue book exam, according to legend. Most students still don't step on the "Block M". Respect.

12. The Michigan Marching Band is pretty incredible.

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More coordination than I'll ever have.

13. The Michigan athletes are too.

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Gold medalists Meryl Davis and Charlie White. Don't forget about baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, water polo, and wrestling!

14. Football Saturday at The Big House with our 109,901+ best friends.

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Michigan Stadium: The biggest football stadium in America.

15. Even Beyonce loves Michigan Football.

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The queen, the queen, the queen.

16. But, most exciting of all, we have a new football coach.

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"YESSSSSSS" -Every Michigan Fan

17. Welcome ho ][V][ e, Coach Harbaugh.

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We're thrilled to have you as our new coach. GO BLUE!