Campus Life

Housing

The International House is located on the central University of Michigan campus, near restaurants, shops, and entertainment… and about 10 minutes from the chemistry department, depending on how fast you walk. You will live in either a 3-person, 3-bedroom or a 2-person, 2-bedroom shared apartment that includes a kitchen, living area, and bathroom. The apartment complex has a fitness center and community space.

Please visit their web site for more information:  https://www.ihouseaa.org/

International House – Ann Arbor
921 Church Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Amenities

The apartments are air-conditioned. All have kitchens with refrigerators, ovens, and microwaves.

NOTE: You will need to bring the usual amenities for apartment living: sheets, pillows, towels, basic kitchen utensils, plates, pots, and pans.

There are small, local food stores on campus. In general, however, you will either take the bus, or hitch rides with your new friends, to buy things at one of the larger grocery stores in Ann Arbor.

This website is packed with useful information about Ann Arbor: http://www.annarbor.org/

Restaurants & Shopping

Restaurants

• Cheap – Mid-priced:
  Michigan League (across the street from chemistry)
  Jerusalem Garden (Middle Eastern, superb falafel sandwiches)
  Oasis Grill (Middle Eastern)
  Maize ‘n Blue Deli
  Red Hawk (hot sandwiches, soup, nice burgers)
  Bodega Bros.
  Bruegger’s Bagels
  Ondo Bakery (excellent Asian-fusion baked goods and coffee drinks)
  Hola Seoul (tasty Korean tacos and street food)
  Chipotle
  Potbelly
  Buffalo Wild Wings
  Jimmy John’s
  Noodles & Company
  NYPD Pizza
  No Thai!
  Lan City Noodle Bar
  Totoro (Sushi & Japanese)
  Mama Satto (Sushi & Japanese)
  Michigan Union (Subway, Wendy’s, Mrs. Field’s Cookies, Pizza, & Chinese)

• Fancy (dinner costs ~$14+):
  Sava's
  Mani Osteria (pizza & Italian)
  Blue Nile (all you can eat quality Ethiopian food, interesting experience)
  Real Seafood Company
  Palio’s
  Shalimar (Indian)
  And tons of others – lots of outdoor dining on Main Street!

Groceries & Supplies:

• Clothes, cosmetics, household goods, etc.:
  Meijer (groceries, small appliances, household goods, clothing)
  Kroger (groceries)
  Busch’s (groceries)
  Whole Foods (natural and organic groceries; pre-cooked food)
  Plum Market (upscale groceries; pre-cooked food)
  Briarwood Mall, with department stores, little shops & restaurants, is a short 15-minute bus ride from campus. Buses leave regularly from the Union.
  On campus:
  7-Eleven
  CVS
  Walgreens
  Target
  Also, several shops around campus sell clothes, supplies, etc.

Transportation

The UM campus has its own bus system which doesn't cost anything. Click here for routes and schedules.

The Ann Arbor bus system is free, all you need to do is flash your M-Card.