Visiting MSU

Today was my visit day at Michigan State College of Law. Last night I drove to East Lansing, which is about 90 miles from Tim and Tami's in Hudsonville. I stayed with my friend Abbey from Camp Geneva who goes to MSU. It was very fun to see her sleep on her air mattress and hang out with Zac Efron.

I really liked MSU a lot. It was fun to be an admitted candidate they are trying to cater to, rather than just someone who is applying but might not get in. I enjoyed getting lots of free things (or "SWAG" for my Office fans) like this bag and water bottle and pens, and chocolates and other delicious food. They won me over right there. We did the usual visit day acvitities-hearing from faculty, attending a mock class, listening to a student panel, taking a tour, talking financial aid, etc. I really liked the emphasis MSU put on community and the quality of teaching students recieve. The students also talked about how law school is not as scary as people often say and that there is definitely time for fun. MSU law students also enjoy season tickets to sporting events and have a designated area on the 30 yard line at football games. I figured the males in my family would be especially supportive of me if I became a Spartan for that reason alone.

The low point of the day was when I went back to the car to drive home and discovered a ticket on the windshield, despite a clearly displayed parking permit I'd been sent in the mail. I went back in to the law building and complained that they parking directions I had been given were terribly vague and that I just followed the signs to visitor parking. I guess kicking worked because they took my ticket and said they'd take care of it.

But despite the parking fiasco, I had a great day. I'm not making any decisions yet though. I'm avoiding that as long as possible.