TESTIMONY
“When I first got to the University of Michigan, I was scared. I had always gone to small schools my whole life and so the thought of going to a school with 51 thousand students filled me with anxiety. This is actually what made me apply to the Living ArtsEngine. The idea of being surrounded by a small group of people who were passionate about building things and being artsy brought me so much comfort. Now that I’m here, I can say I was right. I can’t imagine myself at University of Michigan without these people that I call my friends.”
Morgan New LSA
“I’ve gone to many interesting workshops that have allowed me to share laughs with my peers and learn about a diverse range of hobbies, from performing with glow sticks to Dungeons & Dragons. The community meetings have also given me the opportunity to consider art from a collaborative perspective that I hope to incorporate into my musical studies and/or other creative projects. Most of all, I’ve greatly enjoyed being a part of this small, art-and-engineering-focused community, where we all live close to each other. It allowed me to find a place where I belong and can easily make friends whom I see often. LAE has been an incredible resource that helped me transition into college life.”
Sam Goldfarb School of Music, Theatre & Dance
“The community meetings and workshops never fail to be interesting and engaging activities that I don’t think I would have found the opportunity or time to seek out on my own. They’re such a perfect way to get a taste of new things in a structured way that actually fits into a college-student schedule. But on top of that, my social network is nearly entirely people I met through LAE this year; I love that we’re such a tight knit community with genuine friendships and bonds that grow from it, somehow just magically facilitated by the simple idea of putting people together who like making stuff.”
Maya Souden College of Engineering
“When I first got to the University of Michigan, I was scared. I had always gone to small schools my whole life and so the thought of going to a school with 51 thousand students filled me with anxiety. This is actually what made me apply to the Living ArtsEngine. The idea of being surrounded by a small group of people who were passionate about building things and being artsy brought me so much comfort. Now that I’m here, I can say I was right. I can’t imagine myself at University of Michigan without these people that I call my friends.”
Morgan New LSA
“I’ve gone to many interesting workshops that have allowed me to share laughs with my peers and learn about a diverse range of hobbies, from performing with glow sticks to Dungeons & Dragons. The community meetings have also given me the opportunity to consider art from a collaborative perspective that I hope to incorporate into my musical studies and/or other creative projects. Most of all, I’ve greatly enjoyed being a part of this small, art-and-engineering-focused community, where we all live close to each other. It allowed me to find a place where I belong and can easily make friends whom I see often. LAE has been an incredible resource that helped me transition into college life.”
Sam Goldfarb School of Music, Theatre & Dance
“The community meetings and workshops never fail to be interesting and engaging activities that I don’t think I would have found the opportunity or time to seek out on my own. They’re such a perfect way to get a taste of new things in a structured way that actually fits into a college-student schedule. But on top of that, my social network is nearly entirely people I met through LAE this year; I love that we’re such a tight knit community with genuine friendships and bonds that grow from it, somehow just magically facilitated by the simple idea of putting people together who like making stuff.”
Maya Souden College of Engineering
“Joining Living Arts was one of the best decisions I’ve made here at Michigan. It has been beneficial beyond measure to form close friendships and make connections outside of the School of Music. As a musician, I find it necessary to learn from as many different perspectives as possible. By expanding the way I think about the creative process, I have improved upon my abilities to perform and generate meaning behind my music”.
Hannah Langenbach SMTD, Viola Performance
“Living Arts Engine has been an invaluable community for me during my Freshman year! The amount of creative energy here is incredible, and the people couldn’t be more of a supportive community”.
Ren Strawn Stamps School of Arts & Design
“Living Arts Engine is a community that’s made U of M feel like home. It’s a community where I’ve made lifelong friends with people from different disciplines and that values interdisciplinary work. One of the best and most unique experiences I’ve had!”
Erin Schimmel College of Engineering
“Living Arts has provided me with a strong community from day one, and exposed me to people with diverse creative interests and talents. Through Living Arts, I’ve had the opportunity to make unforgettable memories with the friends who I live and learn with. It has absolutely been my favorite part of coming to Michigan!”
Mitchell Lawrence Taubman College – Architecture
“Joining Living Arts was one of the best decisions I’ve made here at Michigan. It has been beneficial beyond measure to form close friendships and make connections outside of the School of Music. As a musician, I find it necessary to learn from as many different perspectives as possible. By expanding the way I think about the creative process, I have improved upon my abilities to perform and generate meaning behind my music”.
Hannah Langenbach SMTD, Viola Performance
“Living Arts Engine is a community that’s made U of M feel like home. It’s a community where I’ve made lifelong friends with people from different disciplines and that values interdisciplinary work. One of the best and most unique experiences I’ve had!”
Erin Schimmel College of Engineering
“Living Arts Engine has been an invaluable community for me during my Freshman year! The amount of creative energy here is incredible, and the people couldn’t be more of a supportive community”.
Ren Strawn Stamps School of Arts & Design
“Living Arts has provided me with a strong community from day one, and exposed me to people with diverse creative interests and talents. Through Living Arts, I’ve had the opportunity to make unforgettable memories with the friends who I live and learn with. It has absolutely been my favorite part of coming to Michigan!”