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Detroit is very culturally diverse, which gives the city a unique atmosphere. There are little cultural districts and neighborhoods all over, like Greektown and Mexicantown. There are also tons of things to do around Wayne State University. There is Campus Martius Park, Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), Greektown, sporting events, Belle Isle, Detroit Opera House, Fox Theatre, and the Detroit Science Center, just to name a few. You can even cross the border into Canada to go to the casinos! If you don't want to do any of the things just mentioned, there are always student organizations on campus looking for new members and volunteers for projects/events.

Detroit is a city and cities have crime, so you will need to use common sense to judge the areas you need to avoid. But Detroit is trying to clean itself up and make it a safer place for people to visit, and it is definitely paying off. There are some other colleges near WSU, like the College for Creative Studies, which is within walking distance, but others require a car to get to, such as Eastern Michigan University, University of Michigan (Ann Arbor and Dearborn), Marygrove College, and a couple others. A few WSU students know some people at these other universities and will get together, but interaction between the general student bodies does not happen much. Overall, Detroit has a lot going on, but it is up to you to make use of all the opportunities.

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buttasmoov

Education of Individuals with Impairments and Disabilities '14

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Local Life

Life around campus is fun, but there are not a lot of areas to shop.

May 10, 2012

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ea3017

Radiologic Technician '13

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Wayne State University

Wayne state university provides a great education. Its campus has a diverse population and is full of activities and cultural events. It has successful athletic programs and is an all around wonderfull school to attend.

Apr 20, 2012

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dw5341

Psychology '13

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Live and Vibrant City

There is so much to do near campus! There are many museums, including the Detroit Institute of Arts. Downtown has a lot of activity and is walking distance. There are very popular restaurants downtown in GreekTown and on Woodward, which is right off campus. The Wayne State Police force is very quick and prompt. They have a 90 second response time to get to a scene. They also patrol around campus, but I'm still a little afraid to get off campus too much, because there is crime. MoCad, I heard is a great place to go and places to eat like Good Girls Go To Paris Crepes, Wasabi, and Byblos are pretty good. There are many activities for students through the Dean of Students Office, including Thursdays in the D, to appreciate Orchestra performances, nights at the DIA, and around Midtown. There are great selection of activities to choose from. Students are very kind and open minded. This school is EXTREMELY diverse and students love it. It adds to the uniqueness of the experience and students are always willing to help each other out. WSU has a great fencing team and swimming team and their recent football player Joique Bell now works for the Detroit Lions.

Jan 20, 2012

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