Great Atmosphere (if you are talking about the overall campus experience, facilities) Stellar academics (Top 25, comparable to ND/UVA) Very good lacrosse
Yes Michigan's motto is "Work Hard, Play Hard" but I would definitely not call it a "Party School". And I totally agree.. All schools are Party Schools for the kids that want to party. Serious D1 Athletes are not doing too much of this in the Spring.
It is a high academic school with an incredible alumni base and athletic culture. Ann Arbor is a really great place to go to college. with a TON of school spirit and ranks as one of the best college towns/cities. To my surprise as a New Yorker... it really an easy flight into DTW from LGA, JFK or even White Plains.
At this point I would not call the women's team an "average lacrosse team". This year is only the team's 10th season and each year they improve and recruit better players. They have made the NCAA 2 of the last three years and likely would have been more successful on 2021 if it had not been for COVID. No they are not in the same class as Maryland and Northwestern... yet... but they are getting closer each year.
If your daughter is interested in playing at a "BIG", high academic university in a competitive conference for a program that appears to be "on the rise" then its worth a look...
