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WELCOME TOA guide MSU: to help you survive and thrive
What I wish I knew my My Grand River first week on campus study crawl From sweaty dorm rooms to navigating CATA buses, one student reflects on the challenges and surprises of their first week at Michigan State, and the small lessons that made campus life feel less overwhelming.
One student shares their goto spots along Grand River Avenue — from rainy day coffee shop vibes at Haraz to big city vibes at Fosters — and how each place helped them power through exams and deadlines.
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MSU parents guide to letting go without losing touch MSU staff, experts and parents share advice on navigating the emotional shift that comes with sending your student to college — and how to support them without hovering. PAGE 19