On weekends, here at the University of Detroit Mercy, the natural enrichment of your college experience happens, from engaging events on campus to those in the vibrant City of Detroit.
From academics and club events and athletic competitions on campus to library study sessions, a student spends a lot of time at UDM. On-campus events support fellow Titans in rivalry games and foster a great campus community.
As the week cools, students are ready to take in Detroit’s rich cultural offerings, including the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Motown Museum, and taste its diverse foods. Festivals and events take over the city, from which opportunities to connect and reach out await students. Overall, UDM weekends are fun, creative and explorative things that make up a significant college experience.
The basketball courts and fitness centers call to those who find their comfort in athletics, promising friendly competition and physical exertion. It may involve shooting hoops with friends or sweating while running on the treadmill. Cheering and chanting spirited fans create chaos in campus venues as students come out to support their fellow Titans in a sense of unity and school pride.
By the end of the week, students are eager to get off campus and into the City of Detroit and all that it offers. A cultural haven, Detroit sports world-class institutions like the Detroit Institute of Arts.
The Motown Museum stands as further proof of the musical legacy of this city, as it grooves into the soulful rhythms and timeless melodies that help define the sound of Detroit.
In Detroit’s cosmopolitan dining scene, there are a lot of choices, ranging from diners serving comfort food to high-brow restaurants preparing tempting dishes for the taste buds. From classic Detroit-style pizza to international foods worldwide, students engage in many adventures that feed their appetite for culinary explorations of every kind.
Students will take a virtual tour through history as the tapestry of Detroit reveals itself at each landmark and monument, each having a story about the city’s history and its indelible mark on the present.
From hands-on experiences at the Henry Ford Museum to seeing the various landmarks and creative constructions that have made Detroit what it is in industry and culture, students gain a better understanding of this area of historical study. Further, this field of inquiry grants them insight into the themes of city and creativity.
From spring to fall, Detroit has been a hotbed of festivals and events reflective of the diversity of culture and sense of community. Through music festivals, art fairs, food tastings, or ethnic celebrations, students can get close to the beat and color permeating Detroit’s cultural landscape, building connections throughout the city and its energy of creativity.
In other words, weekends at the University of Detroit Mercy are full of bonding and enjoyment for students who never want to miss something worthwhile about college life. Students invest in life at the University of Detroit Mercy with various activities on campus and around Detroit, consequently building up the mosaic of life in the Motor City.
They spend their weekends in academics, culture and social life at UDM. My university journey here in Detroit has been marked by curiosity and creativity.
There is a lot to do both on campus and and in its surrounding area. Here is what other Detroit Mercy students said about how they fill their free time when they are looking for something fun to do:
Julia Dahlerup, Junior
“I enjoy visiting downtown Detroit. This city offers many activities, which I want to take advantage of. The culture down there is fantastic as well. One of my favorite places to go is Greek Town. The food is fantastic.”
Grace Steffes, Sophomore
“Some things I like to do around campus include going to the library and getting Starbucks with my friends. I also like going downtown because there are so many restaurants to try and many sporting events to attend.”
Alex Khorey, Senior
“My friends and I like to get out in the city, whether downtown or Ferndale/Royal Oak, but when we lived on campus, it was more difficult to get to these places, so campus should consider a shuttle on the weekends to these areas.”
