From your student housing at Sterling ArborBLU, stroll along Main Street and discover quirky bookstores. Find graphic novels at the Vault of Midnight and poetry workshops at Crazy Wisdom. Check out the latest exhibition at WSG Gallery and sip a cortado at Mighty Good Coffee. Head to historic Kerrytown, where you can buy groceries in The Market, pick up vintage treasures at Found and browse the rails at V2V. After dark, tuck into Mexican street food at Isalita, then enjoy live folk and roots music at The Ark, or try your luck on the open stage.

At Sterling ArborBLU, you’re just a one-minute walk from the University of Michigan. Stroll through Central Campus to reach the heart of downtown in around 10 minutes. There’s secure bike storage, and garage parking is available too.

After a busy day at college, fix dinner with your roommates in your well-equipped kitchen, or order-in from Pizza House, which is right underneath your building. Relax and enjoy a quiet night in: watch your favorite shows on the flatscreen TV, throw your laundry in the washer/dryer, then take a bath in your private ensuite.

It’s easy to keep on top of your studies, thanks to free Wi-Fi throughout the building. Choose a quiet spot to concentrate: the study lounge, a private study room or the computer lab. Alternatively, hit the books in the comfort of your own room - there’s superior insulation so you won’t be disturbed.

With work out of the way, have fun playing shuffleboard and billiards in the club room. Clear your head with a workout in the state-of-the-art fitness center, then grab a drink from the coffee bar and relax on the roof terrace, where you can enjoy spectacular views of Michigan Stadium. When the weather is fine, get some friends together and throw an impromptu barbecue, then sit by the fire pit and watch the sunset.