Just a 10-minute walk from campus, Ann Arbor’s tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and vibrant cultural scene offer students restaurants, boutiques, and cafes nearby.
Rated the best small college town in America (Wallethub 2019), here are some of the activities and places you can expect to visit:
- Summer Art, Music, & Entertainment Festivals
- Ann Arbor Farmers Market
- Motown Records Museum
- Detroit Zoo
- Nichols Arboretum Hike
- Cedar Point Amusement Park
- Ice Cream Socials at Michigan Creamery
- Berry Picking
- Iconic Zingerman’s Deli
- Show Nights with Hypnotist, Comedians, & Magicians
- Themed Soccer and Kickball Games
- Arts & Crafts Nights
Why choose University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is an excellent option for a student who is interested in a large campus but appreciates the cafeteria and classes being close to the residence hall. Students get the best of both worlds—a close knit program on a large university campus. Student housing is very accessible, allowing for quick and easy trips to Target, coffee, spin class, and more. The University of Michigan is also a great option for a physically active student and sports enthusiast—there are plenty of sports-related courses and off campus activities.
The town of Ann Arbor is very multicultural and has one of the best culinary scenes in the country. And, for students wanting to escape a hot summer, pack your sweater – evenings are cool and comfortable in Ann Arbor.
Overall, students at the University of Michigan program will get a taste of college before they even graduate high school, learning how to balance schoolwork and a social life in a brand-new environment. They’ll navigate dividing their time between classes, homework, exciting off-campus excursions and on-campus down-time just chilling with their friends. Plus, when it’s time to apply to college, they’ll have a stellar resume booster!
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