Life in Ann Arbor

Cultural Diversity & Arts

Ann Arbor has a uniquely diverse population, with people from over 100 different nations, thanks to the large local university. The city hosts cultural festivals all year round, such as film festivals, an annual city-wide Art Fair, and parades on major American holidays. The university also brings world-renowned artists and performers to host shows throughout the year.

University Life

The University of Michigan offers many educational and cultural experiences for the public to enjoy, such as its numerous museums, musical and theatrical performances, and visiting speaker events. All of these public activities are open to MLC students.

Safety

Sports

Being the home to the University of Michigan means that Ann Arbor offers many exciting sporting events, both free and paid. Experience an American football game in the Michigan Stadium (the largest American football stadium in the world), or check out a basketball, soccer, or baseball game, gymnastics events, and much more. People also enjoy participating in sports leagues and classes for new and experienced athletes. Michigan’s four seasons allow for a variety of sports all year round, such as winter skiing, spring baseball, summer golf, and fall football.

Four Seasons

Students enjoy experiencing the unique four seasons of Midwest America: warm summer, colorful autumn, beautiful snowy winters, and botanical spring. It always brings us joy when students from hotter climates see and touch snow for the first time!

Transit

The city’s bus system, The Ride, is an excellent, easy-to-use system that will take students anywhere around Ann Arbor and neighboring towns.

Ann Arbor was ranked as the #1 Best Place to Live for Quality of LIfe in a 2022 survey conducted by U.S. News. We are proud to host our students in such a phenomenal city!