Ann Arbor, located along the scenic Huron River valley, is a residential town with a permanent population of about 110,000 and a student population which includes approximately 34,550 University of Michigan students. The U-M was established at its Ann Arbor location in 1837 where it has enjoyed a long and rich history. The University possesses dozens of libraries, museums, and learning and computing centers. The U-M Medical Center is one of the largest and most progressive health care facilities in the country. The city and the campus are geographically intertwined with pockets of shops, restaurants, and businesses located between the various campuses. University and community recreational, concert, theater, dance, art, film societies, and seasonal events are plentiful.

Lecture series from many University departments are open to the public. The University encompasses many student organizations, athletic and recreational services, performance groups, political/social activism organizations, and special interest groups. Ann Arbor has a history of active political expression and as soon as an address is established, students may register to vote. The popular U-M spectator sports offer reduced ticket prices to students. The Department of Recreational Sports provides an assortment of activities and intramural sports at five drop-in facilities. Additionally, the city offers a variety of recreational facilities including swimming pools, ice rinks, parks, bike trails, canoe rentals, tennis courts and basketball courts. The Great Lakes provide excellent day-trip excursions, and Chicago and Toronto offer wonderful weekend trips.

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