Virtual Tour of Ann Arbor 2004

1. U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I C H I G A N Michigan T h e U - M A l u m n i o f O r a n g e C o u n t y p r e s e n t s a … Virtual Tour of Ann Arbor2004

2. U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I C H I G A N purpose this virtual tour will walk you through campus and help you answer the question: Why Michigan? • University of MichiganChris Lucier, Associate Director of Undergraduate AdmissionsUniversity of Michigan Alumni of Orange CountyJanet Aengst (BSN, MS), Scholarship & Student RelationsJason Kraynek (BSChE), Scholarship & Student Relations

3. U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I C H I G A N Orange County Connection n 2,500+ U-M Alumni living in Orange County n Typically, 20 students each year matriculate to the U-M from Orange County n Active local alumni club with over 650 members

4. U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I C H I G A N Orange County Connection Each year, the UMAOC awards scholarships for Incoming Freshmen and Current Students from Orange County

5. U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I C H I G A N University of Michigan Ann Arbor • 110,000 residents • Big-city excitement with small town charm • A very “young” median age of 28 • Discover the book stores, gift shops, boutiques, and great restaurants

6. U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I C H I G A N University of Michigan Ann Arbor Ann Arbor is ranked third in the country among small cities for women’s safety. Factors considered included crime rates, public schools, job opportunities, health and child-care resources

7. U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I C H I G A N University of Michigan Differentiators n Michigan Learning Communities: Offer students a chance to meet others with common interests/goals n First Rate Academic Resources: 24 libraries and 30 computing sites (2,600 workstations available) n 150 First-Year Seminars, each with fewer than 20 students

8. U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I C H I G A N University of Michigan Differentiators • The Wall Street Journal recently ranked the U-M as the #1 state feeder school to competitive graduate programs in the nation • Michigan sends the most students each year to elite graduate schools such as Yale and Harvard

9. U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I C H I G A N University of Michigan There’s a lot to do! Over 900 clubs and organizations on campus • Student government • Fraternities and sororities • Cultural societies • Service-oriented groups • Intramural sports

10. U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I C H I G A N University of Michigan Fun Facts • On Football Saturdays, Michigan Stadium is the 186th largest city in America. • Game Days, Ann Arbor’s population increases by 75%.

11. U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I C H I G A N University of Michigan Career Connections • 480,000 alumni = extensive network • Top-notch career placement center • 86% of Michigan students who apply to law school are accepted

12. U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I C H I G A N University of Michigan Why Michigan? Anyone who is willing to challenge themselves and explore who they are will do well at Michigan. The opportunity to experiment and try things out is unparalleled. The U of M won’t hand you an experience, but if you’re willing to go out and find it, you will love this University with all of your heart…” Matt Nolan, ‘03 Political Science/History Muskegon, MI

13. U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I C H I G A N University of Michigan The Victors! Hail! To the victors, valiant, Hail! To the conqu'ring heroes Hail! Hail! To Michigan the leaders and best Hail! To the victors, valiant, Hail! To the conqu'ring heroes Hail! Hail! To Michigan the champions of the West!