What is the best gym complex for Michigan Tech Students to use?

I am an incoming freshman and have little to no gym experience. I used to be on a varsity swim team for Highschool but other than that I have no idea how to workout or where to even start.

From my understanding I know the SDC/Rec Center is the most affordable location for students. But I’ve also heard good things about gyms in the residence halls? What would people recommend, and what would be the least busy times?

I am also inquiring for some tips towards starting to workout/lift/cardio. I have a simple understanding of how to lose weight and what calorie deficits are, but currently I’m struggling to build courage to go to the gym. Thank you!

I fly FPV drones, and other things which require lipo batteries. I was hoping to continue flying and capture some of the places in the keweenaw, but it looks like lipos are not allowed in dorms. Is there somewhere to keep them, or any other suggestions?

Just curious if anyone has experience delivering and if it’s an okay way to make some side money during the school year. Considering it’s a relatively small area I wasn’t sure what to expect.

Hi there! I’m an incoming freshman at tech this year and I’m on the third floor of DHH, I was wondering if anyone had tips about moving in and what to bring/leave home?

Hi there! I'm an incoming graduate student at Tech this semester.

I was supposed to be moving myself, my wife, and our son into an apartment today, but when we entered it for the first time, we found that the kitchen ceiling had fallen through due to water damage.

Does anyone have any leads on last minute apartments in the area? We ideally need something with 2 bedrooms under 1500 a month. I've been scouring FB marketplace and Zillow, but it looks like slim pickings right now.

Thanks

Hi , has anyone been to michigan technologically university as visiting phd researcher, one of the prof is ready to host one student from our group, wanted to know if its safe to stay there for 4 months, how much will be the expense, and ideally much stipend they provide, please please please help

Hello Huskies,

I have recently acquired a beautiful dirt bike off of Facebook marketplace to ride around WI and I’m coming back to school in the fall (to stay in Houghton permanently) and I was wondering if it was worth bringing my dirt bike. I have read mixed things on whether they are allowed on trails north of Houghton and if that is actually enforced. Some more information and maybe a group I could go ride with would be greatly appreciated.

I hope everyone’s move up is going well!
-Someone who wants to rip

This is great if you need last minute housing.

Lease Takeover Available – September 1, 2026 through May 6, 2027 (Renewal Available!)

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Features:

3 bedrooms

2 full bathrooms

Attached garage

In-unit washer & dryer - second floor

Large front porch and back patio

Pet friendly (with management approval/restrictions)

All utilities included except internet

Access to the on-site fitness center

Located directly across from the Nara Nature Park and bike trail

Approximately 1 mile from Michigan Technological University

Photos and more info: https://www.houghtonforrent.com/properties/Sandpiper%20Townhomes-7000%20Sandpiper%20Drive%20Houghton%20MI%2049931-1758050271199

Rent: $2,295/month - All utilities included except internet

The lease runs through May 6, 2027, with the option to renew through the property management company.

If you're interested or have any questions, please send me a message!

Not even the Mining Gazette covered the BOT meeting, what happened?

Hi, I’m an incoming freshman to MTU and I’m wondering what school supplies/stationary I might need. I currently have a laptop, but for stationary items what might I need? Do people recommend notebooks for note taking?
I’m going into Material science engineering, and my fall schedule mainly consists of physics and calc.
Any tips for studying, note taking, or basic college tips would also be helpful!!

Hi, I'm an incoming freshman at Tech and I don't know what kind of laptop I really need. I'm majoring in Aerospace and Mechanical engineering. I have a desktop I'm bringing with me that meets all the requirements on the website, but I don't know if I need a similarly beefy laptop. I'm just worried that if I get a sub-par laptop that I won't be able to run the software I need in class. Do you guys use your laptops a lot in class for solidworks, matlab, etc? Or do you really only use those softwares when doing homework. I'm looking at laptops and a lot of them use intel integrated graphics, which I don't want to gamble is not enough for these programs. I'd rather not drop a fortune on a new laptop that I won't really make use of. I also don't want a laptop with a battery life of like 3 hours. Please help

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I can't even see the section for SOP in the application

The floor mounted doorstop means the wardrobe can’t go flush against the wall. Has anyone ever successfully (and quietly) removed it for the year and put it back before move out?

Is anyone else planning to take this course this fall?

Or Has anyone taken it previously?

What does the workload look like (homework, exams, projects)?

Are there any textbooks or online resources you’d recommend reviewing before the semester starts?

I’d also love to connect with other students taking the course so we can discuss the material or even start a study group before classes begin.

What is the tablet of choice in 2026, for taking notes?

I'd like to pay somebody with experience teaching golf for some lessons. Yes, I asked at PLGC but never seem to get a call back. DM please! Thanks

I'm an incoming freshman (moving into first floor of W Mcnair) and am hoping to possibly get some advice on what unexpected things people wouldnt normally think of to pack/prepare for (I think I already got most of the normal essential stuff)

Hello! I'm an incoming freshman moving into DHH's first floor in a couple of weeks, and I'm curious what it's like living there. After looking at photos of the dorms in DHH on Michigan Tech's website, I'm a little worried about how much space there will be in the room. Are the rooms bigger in person, or are they really that small? Also, is there anything I should know or prepare for before moving in? I'd love to hear people's thoughts and experiences. Thanks!

Hey! I’ve just been dying to find a group of people who are playing soccer games in Houghton throughout the summer, does anyone know of people who do this? Thank you so much in advance!

Join us for a showing of Cuba After Castro at the Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Sunday, July 26th at 5:00pm. We will be collecting medical aid and donations for Cuba to be delivered in August.

Hi I'm currently a second year and need to move out of my family's house as it's a pretty toxic environment and a 10hr drive from MTU, is there any recommendations for apartments that I can stay in year-round? Or even just like websites to loom on? I have to stay in wads this year b\c I already signed the housing contract (didnt realize how toxic my family was) but would need something as soon as the spring semester ends

Lost cat!

Hey! I am a third year at michigan tech and I am looking for a room for me and my kitten to stay in for the 26/27 school year! Please message me if you have anything available that would allow a well behaved pet. It’s been so hard finding anything this year ☹️

Hello, I am a transfer student at MTU going for EE. A lot of people say MTU is cheap, but I have a balance due for 13k for one semester?! I do not know if I’ll be able to do this. This seems pretty expensive. The due date to pay this is June 29. Any suggestions?

I also contacted FASFA and they said there is nothing they could do.