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Things To Do In Winter by Moshen Jafari If you arrive in Ann Arbor in the wintertime, you might find that it is too cold to even open the trunk of your car to put in your suitcase! However, there are many fun things to do in Ann Arbor during the winter to beat the cold and keep those winter blues at bay. Let’s start with Ice-skating which is even being offered for free in some parks like: Burns , Allmendinger and Northside . Many people also enjoy sledding and cross country skiing around campus and in various Ann Arbor parks. If you are willing to venture outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan has many places to learn and practice alpine or “down hill” skiing. Luckily, the local ski areas offer equipment rental and lessons for a small fee. Even though, there are not many mountains here, you can ski resorts such as Alpine Valley Ski Area , Mt. Brighton and Mt. Holly . Another, less expensive, winter activity that can be done in the Ann Arbor area is fishing. You only need a Michi...

Living with Roommates by Gizem Yagci Sharing is caring... Basics of roommate interactions are built on respect, understanding and empathy. After the friendly dynamic is set, the relationship can evolve from people-who-live-together into actual friends. It is crucial to keep in mind that we all have good and bad days and most times we do not have control over our lives. Lets say person A leaves the dishes in the sink for a day longer than usual due to what is going on in his/her life. Remaining roommates will have two routes to choose: they can be understanding or not. Then again it always comes back to the intentions of the person and most importantly CONTEXT!!!!! Living with other people is a challenge on its own. Your roommates could be from a very different background with opposite views or they may be from the same town, but still different in their own way. I believe that there is no ‘perfect roommate’. In any match, some sort of conflict will resolve on its ...

Ann Arbor is a small college town, but it has a relatively large LGBT population. According to some sources, Ann Arbor ranks as the second most gay-friendly and LGBT family friendly city in Michigan, behind East Lansing and ahead of Ferndale. Here are a few LGBT venues to explore in Ann Arbor. Spectrum Center might be a good place to start. Located on the third floor of the Michigan Union on S. State Street, at the heart of Central Campus, Spectrum Center will provide you with a bunch of useful LGBT resources on campus. Here you will learn about various LGBT-specific student organizations, workshops, grants and scholarships, and opportunities to volunteer. Apart from Spectrum Center, the University of Michigan has more than 20 LGBT-specific student groups , ranging from TransForm, devoted to providing resources and activism for the trans community, to Asexual Support and Visibility Group. Ask for the list of LGBT student groups at the Spectrum Center.     ...

I don’t know about you, but I am kind of an instagram freak which means that I am that type of person who would stop by a building or a tree even, just to take a picture of it! Personally, I think that Ann Arbor is a very beautiful city and of course, there are so many spots on and around campus that I think are must-visits and also, worthy to be uploaded on instagram! The pictures in this blogpost were taken by me, but I am not a professional photographer! (Which means, they all look very much more magnificent in real life) The Nichols Arboretum is the perfect spot for you alone, with friends or significant other to have an either relaxing or active time. This picture was taken in spring when the peonies were blooming and it was just breathtaking at that time of the year! Worry not, the arb is still as stunning during other seasons. Next up is the University of Michigan Law School and Quad. The Law building is definitely one of the most beautiful spots on campus as it ...