The more I read about this message, the more I realize that benefits of going to a public school looking for variety rather than a super selective private school that is only looking for a certain kind of person. Along with top rankings, I look at engineering opportunities in order see which colleges on my list have the edge. Looking up the various programs like Engineering Global Leadership (EGL), Program in Sustainable Engineering (PISE), and the growing entrepreneurial community makes me realize how many more opportunities are available here because of its sheer size. For any undergrad, the ability and option to explore whatever you want to do while knowing that there will be a brand new community with each path is incredibly enticing. The University of Michigan really catches my eye because within all of the top fifteen reputable undergraduate engineering schools, this one feels the least pretentious and the one with the most Midwest charm I am used to. Every top college website I visit showcases its great alumni and