Why Michigan and Ann Arbor?
Students are attracted to the University of Michigan by the breadth of the intellectual base, the variety of scientific approaches to studying the brain and nervous system, the richness in the choice of research topics, and the multiple levels of discourse ranging from the molecular to the cognitive. When you first come to the University of Michigan you are immediately struck by the sense of community among the students and faculty. The most striking quality about our community is the genuine desire for people to achieve higher standards and personal growth. In addition, Ann Arbor is a vibrant and diverse community that offers many of the amenities of a big city in a friendly college town. It is consistently rated one of the best places to live in the United States. Ann Arbor ranked 2nd best city to live in America!
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Why you should visit Ann Arbor...Washington Post 2017
Ann Arbor's constantly evolving arts and restaurant offerings range from locally sourced gourmet to beloved burger and hot dog stops. This college town is a culinary star.
The Arts scene comes alive each July with the 4-day, juried, Ann Arbor Art and Street Fairs and Summer Festival, Throughout the year residents and visitors take advantage of world class music and theater performances at many of the unique venues throughout the city and within the University.
The University and the city of Ann Arbor has a rich cultural arts heritage. Students are encouraged to engage with this artistic community through the Arts at Michigan program. Through popular programs like “Passport to the Arts,” “Art Outta Town,” and “Artscapade,” Arts at Michigan connects students to the opportunities on campus and in the surrounding communities. Students will also want to take advantage of the world-renowned University Musical Society, which attracts performing artists from around the world to Ann Arbor. Of course, the University’s own School of Music, Theatre, and Dance offers numerous student productions throughout the year. Students are also encouraged to explore the University’s wide array of museums and galleries, most of which are free to students, as well as Ann Arbor’s cultural gems.
No matter when you visit, there is always something happening in Ann Arbor for you and your student to enjoy.
Ann Arbor makes living life well an easy thing to do. Opportunities abound for hiking, canoeing and kayaking, golf and tennis, bicycling, strolling through antique and farmer's markets. Beyond the city limits in all directions, the beautiful and abundant state of Michigan is a 4-season paradise boasting the most shoreline of any state in the union. If cities are your preference, Detroit is 45 minutes away offering professional sports, casinos, and a creative resurgence of small shops and restaurants. The magnificent city of Chicago is a short 4-hour trip west by car or train. The rest of the world is easily at your door, a 30 minute drive to Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
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Ann Arbor is a nurturing place to live and raise a family. Outstanding public and private schools, both in the city and the many surrounding communities, pre-schools and day care facilities are nationally and regionally recognized. The University of Michigan Medical Center is one of the top teaching centers in the world, offering research-based treatment and care in state-of-the-art facilities. There is an endless offering of healing and theraputic practitioners for yoga, massage, and exercise keeping mind, body and spirit enriched.
