Ann Arbor often abbreviated as AA or A2— is a city 35 miles north of the Ohio border and 45 miles west of Detroit, near where the furthest exurban fringes give way to country and small towns. Founded in 1824, it was originally named "Annarbour" after the two founders' wives (Ann Allen and Mary Ann Rumsey) and an arbor of burr oak trees on the village site (although some have theorized that the name arose from an arbor of roses or grapes). Today the city has a population of about 115,000 people, not including the transient college students, or the thousands of visitors who come to town for football games and various festivals.
Ann Arbor is a picturesque city surrounding the University of Michigan. It has a strong bent toward the arts, and an attractive and pedestrian-friendly downtown. Visitors enjoy the city's wonderful sidewalk cafe dining, unique shops, lots of bookstores, and abundant cultural opportunities.
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From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (IATA: DTW, ICAO: KDTW)
Ann Arbor Airport Shuttle Inc., ☎ +1 734 222-9400. 24hr Phone Service. Reservations should be made at least one day in advance. 1 passenger is $35 one-way, $60 round-trip.
Ann Arbor - Detroit Metro Airport Shuttle, ☎ +1 734 507-9220. 1 passenger is $35 one-way, $55 round-trip.
Custom Transit, ☎ +1 734 971-5555. $57 round-trip.
Michigan Flyer/AirRide, ☎ +1 888 643-5637. This is a scheduled coach service rather than a taxi service, and so is significantly cheaper. Drops you off at the Sheraton Four Points hotel; use AATA route 36 (weekday only) to get to U-M central campus and downtown. $30 round-trip.
SelectRide, ☎ +1 734 663-8898 or 866-663-8898. Reservations should be made at least two days in advance. $29.50 per person to the airport, $36.50 per person from.
If you are flying to Chicago, you can take the AMTRAK train from Chicago to Ann Arbor directly.
Amtrak, 325 Depot Street,Chicago ☎ +1 734 994-4906 or +1 800 872-7245. http://www.Amtrak.com daily, 7AM-12AM; ticketing is available from 7:15AM-11:30PM. The station is located within walking distance of downtown, just beyond the Kerrytown district. You can also take bus route 1 to downtown, and there are usually taxis waiting outside the station. The Ann Arbor stop is situated on the Wolverine line, which travels between Pontiac (north of Detroit) and Chicago. There are three westbound and three eastbound departures daily. Detroit is about 1 hour away by train, and costs $10 - 15 one-way. The train is about 4:45 hours from Chicago, and usually costs between $25 and $50 one-way. Keep in mind that the train from Chicago can often arrive fifteen minutes to half an hour behind schedule.
Prospective students can refer to the official page of the University of Michigan for prospective students and International Students.
For more specific questions regarding different programs, please e-mail the program directly for most up-to-date and precise information.
Unfortunately since University of Michigan is a public university there are not many scholarships or financial aid available for international students. To quote the University of Michigan Financial Aid Site:
Federal regulations and University of Michigan policy severely limit the types of financial assistance available to international students. University admissions policies require that students with F-1, F-2, J-1, J-2, and G-series visas have enough resources to meet their expenses throughout their stay at U-M; students with these visas are not eligible for federal student aid. However, some non-U.S. citizens may be eligible for need-based financial aid programs.
Scholarships for international undergraduate students are very rare. To inquire, students should contact their admitting school or college. Student athletes should work through the U-M Athletic Department for potential scholarships in that area.
Visit the Office of Financial Aid website for full details.
For further inquiries regarding scholarship Opportunities at University of Michigan please contact the University of Michigan Financial Aid Department.
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