All the Benefits of Small Town/Big City
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9/12/2006
I have lived on the edge of Ann Arbor in one of the many surrounding townships (where it's somewhat easier and cheaper to find housing) both with my family and as a student at the University of Michigan. Ann Arbor is great for people who still want the small town charm with the big city intellect and diversity. Google is coming to Ann Arbor; the open campus of the university really adds to the city; there is a great deal of diversity and culture due to the university and the large companies here; the parks and libraries are great; the downtown and campus areas still manage to have locally owned and unique shops; and people are very involved in local government which only helps keep the city improving. I suppose it may be difficult living here if you don't have some connection or interest in the University, since it is so integral to the city. I don't understand why some think the people here are snobs. I think intelligence is often confused with snobbery, but I think most people are happy to strike a conversation.
Abhd | Ypsilanti, MI