<p>Hi guys!
I applied last year and got w/l but yesterday I received my acceptance letter to LSA as a transfer for fall 2012. I’m super excited and have been jumping around like crazy 
Anyway, I’m in new jersey and have practically no idea about michigan and know no one there so this question is directed to current students and/or anyone who knows the ann arbor area. First, how’s housing there? I’m muslim so do they have like a halal meal plan? Is it better to dorm or rent an apartment? I’m hoping to get into med school and will have to study a lot so can i concentrate while dorming? How’s parking? Are there any houses/apartments close to/on campus? where are most of the LSA classes?
Basically tell me ALL about living at Umich!
thanks guys!</p>
<p>GO BLUE!</p>
<p>Look into tower plaza, basically a huge muslim crowd there. Search for the MSA website, and under services, they have a list of muslim roommates if interested. Hope that helps</p>
<p>thanks! and what about housing and parking. I really wanna concentrate on my studies and would prefer if i could live in an apartment or rent a house close to central campus (i heard thats where most LSA classes are). Any ideas?</p>
<p>You have to have junior standing (55+ credits) for a parking pass. You can park in AATA park and ride lots but they are far away and you would have to take an AATA bus to central (rather than a Michigan bus). When you are junior standing, the available parking is still very far away, but the areas are serviced by Michigan buses. </p>
<p>You can park close to central in a parking garage for $1.30 an hour I think. I forget exactly what it is. Sounds expensive, but it’s a hell of a lot less than your OOS tuition.</p>
<p>The university makes parking very difficult for students. But there are plenty of residences near central campus.</p>
<p>If you’re worried about parking, I would highly suggest living in Northwood. Although it’s on North Campus and you’d have to take a bus to get to Central Campus, parking is not an issue, as I’ll explain below [taking a 15 minute bus ride can be kind of a drag sometimes, but it’s really not that bad. After all, you’re gonna have to commute to work someday!]</p>
<p>The great thing about living in Northwood is that if you are living in Northwood I, II, or III (and probably IV and V but I’m not sure), you are able to purchase a parking permit for $60 for the year. Yes, $60 for the entire year. It’s a fantastic deal, and there is never a problem with not being able to find a parking space. [And, of course, you’d be able to drive to classes on Central if you wished too.] Plus, it’s apartment-style living, which to me is much better than living in the dorms, and if you’re looking to concentrate on your studies, it’s probably a good place to be since it’s pretty quiet at night. Just a suggestion, but I’ve loved living in Northwood this year (and I’m an LS&A student!)</p>
<p>Thanks Wolvie! Will check it out</p>