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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where will I be staying?
- Are there cooking facilities in the dorm?
Oxford Housing has a community kitchen available
for your use.
- How will I get around the Campus and Ann Arbor?
- What is the weather like in Ann Arbor?
Summer weather in Michigan can range from 50 to 98 degrees F (10-35 C); from
rainy and very humid to very sunny and dry. We recommend that you bring clothing
that can be layered.
- What should I bring or send ahead?
| pillow |
phone card |
| sheets |
extra money for normal
living |
alarm clock |
your rendition of kitchen supplies |
small fan
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normal things you
want in your room! |
The dorms are equipped with cable hook-up. Air-conditioners are available
at an additional expense to the student with a doctor's note. There
are MANY, MANY computers available on campus, predominately PC's.
The dorms are wired, so feel free to bring your laptop with modem
or ethernet card.
- Who will I meet?
The UM campus is a pleasant environment in a small
and safe US town, Ann Arbor, Michigan. During the summer,
there are many faculty members and students who are on campus.
UM has an active group of Chinese students and a large Chinese
Student and Scholar Association who are always available to
assist their Chinese friends.
- What can I see and do in Ann Arbor?
See Things to See and Do in Ann Arbor
- Where can I buy supplies?
Central campus is located in the middle of tons of
shops. Local book and supply stores (State Street and S. University)
offer office supplies.
Within 15 minutes driving time from campus, there are: 2 Meijer's
(groceries, household, clothing), 1 major mall with anchor stores,
and 3 Kroger (groceries), a Target, and a Big Kmart. The Meijer's
and the mall are on the local bus route.
- Is there someone I can e-mail with my questions?
Hey, questions are at the heart of science. And if yours are about the U of M REU Program, we can answer them.
REU
Student
administrative
contact:
to be announced
Program Administrator: Heonia Hillock
hillockh@umich.edu
Faculty contact:
Dr. Brian Coppola, UM REU Site Director, bcoppola@umich.edu
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