<p>Cleveland’s a little slower and laid back compared to major Eastern cities and Chicago, but it’s just as sophisticated from a cultural point of view. It definitely has a pulse and is much more alive than Detroit, which some people compare Cleveland with The area around CWRU – known as University Circle – is a beautiful park-like area that is home to a higher concentration of cultural institutions than any spot in the nation. It includes the nationally ranked Cleveland Orchestra and Museum of Art as well as the Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Institutes of Music and Art (2 separate colleges), and many more. Rapid transit (an above ground subway/metro) stops directly on campus and zips you downtown (which is growing into a lively loft/restaurant/club district) and the city’s airport, on the far west side. Theres beautiful architecture and a number of quality old and new residential districts throughout the metro area, including University Circle, which was once the ritzy/wealthy area of town, declined, and is now making a strong comeback Most students are surprised and like Cleveland a lot its definitely one of Americas best kept urban secrets. </p>
<p>Upscale suburbs are just up the hill from campus such as Cleveland Heights and nationally respected Shaker Heights.</p>