University of Michigan Reviews

Pros

Bright students with supportive administration

Cons

Inability to personally negotiate compensation and benefits due to organized labor situation

Pros

Very flexible with class schedule, learn a lot about how the university works through the eyes of faculty

Cons

Initial low pay and some buildings are older than others

Pros

Collaborative working environment. Great benefits. Go Blue.

Cons

Cold weather for half of the year.

Pros

Very nice people to work with and clear goals and targets

Cons

The pay could be higher

Pros

Supportive environment, great educational opportunities, and plenty of collaborative spaces/resources

Cons

Not all PIs are created equal.

Pros

comfortable environment, high level of autonomy

Cons

salary could be a little higher

Pros

Great pay for a student

Cons

Not very exciting just serving food, but that is to be expected

Pros

Great benefits and strong research environment

Cons

Not enough diversity throughout the labs

Pros

good wage and benefits compared to other university grad student positions

Cons

university pushes back against union quite a bit. did not handle COVID well, at all.

Pros

The benefits are great. Really treat employees well. Great additional resources like retirement options and Mhealthy to promote wellness.

Cons

The pay could be a little better.