Ann Arbor Michigan
Ann Arbor Michigan is a cute little college town outside of Detroit. Now that's the first problem. As far as anyone not related to academia is concerned the only thing they hear is Detroit. A conversation typically goes something like this
"We went out to Ann Arbor and loved the area and they had a great program with an awesome schedule."
"Oh that sounds nice. Where's Ann Arbor."
"About 30mins outside of Detroit. Its a cute little college town with lots of surrounding farmland."
"Detroit! Why would you want to move to detroit?"
"No. We wouldn't move to detroit, we'd move to Ann Arbor. They have a great program..."
"But Detroit is so filthy. And so far away."
The conversation usually ends with me banging my head against a wall repeatedly.
Truthfully. I really liked Ann Arbor's program. Its a big program which translates into better hours and a lot less overnight call. They also have a strong teaching program which helps prepare for the test you take at the end to get your license. The downside is that with such a large program you can get lost in the shuffle.
This is the psychadelic tunnel between terminals in Detroit.
3 comments:
I've had several friends go to Michigan for various programs. They LOVE/LOVED living there. Some of them are still there, so if you end up there I'll give them your name and number so you have some friends.
But this all still makes me VERY VERY VERY SAD!
There are just so many things to think about when your applying. Who cares if the City is dirty. You've got to worry about other things like: Will you be happy and successful in the program. You don't have to stay there for ever. You just need a good set up for the next few years. Good Luck! I hope you find an awesome program.
There are just so many things to think about when your applying. Who cares if the City is dirty. You've got to worry about other things like: Will you be happy and successful in the program. You don't have to stay there for ever. You just need a good set up for the next few years. Good Luck! I hope you find an awesome program.
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