Spartans share what makes MSU their 'dream school'

Michigan State University was recently named to a list of “Dream Schools,” which may not come as a surprise to Spartans. 

Journalist Jeffrey Selingo’s book, “Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You,” includes MSU in a list of 75 colleges that fit the profile of institutions that provide high-quality education, excellent student experiences and great employment outcomes. 

In a blog post, Mark Largent, vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Education at MSU dives into what this designation means for students and their families as they choose which school to attend. What does student success mean to them? Which experiences do they value the most? How do they define their ‘dream school’?  

MSU’s focus on access, value and outcomes combined with a priority to provide unique opportunities on a campus that has a close-knit community feel make it a dream school for Spartans past and present. While we can’t help but agree with the designation, we think Spartans say it best. Here, we highlight a few LinkedIn and Facebook comments from real Spartans sharing their MSU experiences online. We’ve removed names and personal details to safeguard privacy.

While some dream in green and white and others dream of bringing their own children to the alma mater that made them a Spartan, many commenters expressed how MSU has always felt like the place they were meant to be.

For generations of Spartans, MSU has provided the knowledge, experience and community that has helped shape the course of their lives.

MSU is more than the sum of its professors, students and staff — the entire campus community continues to shape Spartans into the people they are today.

From the chance to participate in undergraduate research to finding personal and unique ways to learn at a big school, Spartans find plenty of ways to pursue their dreams.

Spartans expressed immense pride at the ways the university supports its students to succeed, giving them room to grow, learn and find their direction.