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Local Atmosphere

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Notable Natives
  • Alec Martinez – professional hockey player
  • Dita Von Teese – actress, model, burlesque dancer
  • Elmore Leonard – novelist
  • Jason Varitek – professional baseball player
Local Slang
  • The D: Detroit, Metro Detroit
  • Downriver: Suburbs following a southwestern path from Detroit, along the general pathway of the Detroit River
  • Eight Mile: Major thoroughfare that separates the city of Detroit from its northern suburbs.
  • The Joe: The Joe Louis Arena, an entertainment arena in downtown Detroit and home court for the Detroit Red Wings
  • Party store: A liquor store
  • Pop: Carbonated beverages
  • Ren Cen: The Renaissance Center, a series of office buildings in downtown Detroit situated along the Detroit River, currently the headquarters for General Motors
  • What up, doe?: What is happening (right now)?
  • Windsor ballet: Gentleman's clubs/strip bar establishments in Windsor, Ontario
Points of Interest
  • Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
  • Rochester Hills Public Library

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

In the immediate area of Rochester Hills, downtown Rochester is a popular destination. Other cities included in the vicinity are Troy, Pontiac, Auburn Hills, Orion Township, Bloomfield Township, Oakland Township, Washington Township, Sterling Heights, and Shelby Township. Among many of the cities there will be boutique shops, walkable shopping centers, and both indoor and outdoor shopping malls.

As much of these areas were once agrarian, restored mills and former farming facilities have been turned into tourist attractions. Biking and hiking trails are popular and available. Municipal parks are abundant in the metropolitan area. Each city has its own website with information on recreation. There are a number of city-sponsored festivals in downtown Rochester throughout the year, including Dancing in the Streets, Music in the Park, Art & Apples, Heritage Festival, and more. The farmers' market in Rochester is open every Saturday from May through October.

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Local Atmosphere at Rochester College

Tricia77m

Psychology & Counseling '15

4.6
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Inticing

Rochester is beautiful and attracts positive, caring people to its community.

Apr 08, 2012

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msann1tst2661

Pre-Law Studies '15

4.6
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Downtown Rochester Nearby

There is not really much to do off of campus. The downtown area of Rochester is readily available, but is mostly filled with boutiques, expensive restaurants, or bars. The only venue suited enough for fun is the Billiards on Main. This is open to everyone of every age. The food is reasonably priced, and even though there is a bar area, it doesn't interfere with the other parts of the restaurant.

Mar 06, 2012

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trussell

Counseling Psychology '12

5.0
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Rochester Envirment

Although I am at the Mott campus I decided to visit the Main campus before I graduate, the atmosphere is very peaceful and feels safe and the people a very nice.

Mar 04, 2012

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User rating for Rochester College - Local Atmosphere is 4.6 out of 5 based on 7 user reviews.

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Downtown Rochester
  • Hampton Village Shopping Center
  • Rochester Hills Plaza Shopping Center
  • Village Rochester Hill Mall
  • Winchester Shopping Center
Major Sports Teams
  • Detroit Lions: NFL
  • Detroit Pistons: NBA
  • Detroit Red Wings: NHL
  • Detroit Tigers: MLB
  • Plymouth Whalers: Ontario Hockey League
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Ann Arbor, Mich.: : 1 hour, 15 minutes
  • Detroit: : 35 minutes
Did You Know? In its current incarnation, the city of Rochester Hills has only existed since 1984 due to a history of annexation and geographic conflict with surrounding communities.

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

AMC Forum 30
44681 Mound Road
Sterling Heights
(888) 262-4386

Emagine Rochester Hills
200 Barclay Circle
Rochester Hills
(248) 243-3456

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Hometown
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Mass Communications/Broadcasting
Grad Year
2012

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