April 30, 2007

Poll: 2 of 3 undergrads expect to leave Michigan or unsure

According to a recent poll, 53 percent of 640 students surveyed at Wayne State University, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan expect to move out of state upon graduation. Of the Big 3, WSU students are the most likely to remain in Michigan with 44 percent planning to move. WSU junior Imran Usmani, 23, an India native, said he will most likely leave after graduation next year but hopes to eventually return. Usmani grew up in Saudi Arabia and says his WSU degree will bring a higher salary in those countries. \"I\'ve got to go back because I don\'t think there is a good opportunity for me in Michigan,\" he said. \"When I have a secure job, and have earned enough money, I probably will come back to start a business or something over here.\" WSU junior Aaron Keast is also quoted in a sidebar. Photos of WSU freshman nursing student Patricia Hines and Usmani are included.

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