Shopping: An Insider’s GuideBy Monica Roskamp and Jiawen Qiao

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What do you have in mind?Please write down:

➢ What do you hope to gain from this workshop?

➢ Your favorite food(s)?

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WELCOME TO ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN!

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Shopping Workshop Outline1. Groceries

2. Eating Out

3. Clothing

4. Furniture and Home Appliances

5. Books

6. Sales Tax, Returns, and Tipping

7. Additional Resources

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GroceriesComprehensive:

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Smaller Scale on Campus:

Higher end stores:

Tips:● Download the mobile apps for extra discounts and deals!

(e.g. Walmart offers “savings catcher” which gives credit refunds if you bought a product that was more expensive at Walmart compared to its competitors)

● Get the supermarket cards for special discounts! (Kroger)● Many grocery stores offer free delivery over a certain purchase online. Check it out when too

busy or too lazy!

GroceriesMiss the tastes of home? Get your traditional food products from:Chinese: Way 1, Hua Xing Japanese: Tsai GroceryIndian: Bombay Grocers, Patel Brothers Middle Eastern: Jerusalem Market, Aladdin’s MarketKorean: Galleria Asian Market Mexican: Dos Hermanos MarketNatural/Organic: Whole Foods, Plum Market, Lucky’s Market

Good to know:● Download the Mobile Apps (e.g. Walmart, Meijer, Kroger, Target) to compare prices and collect shopping

points for groceries. ● Join the Kerrytown Tour and visit the Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market! August 31st at 10 a.m - 1 p.m.

Additional resource: http://www.rackham.umich.edu/students/campus-guide/groceries

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Central Campus Eating Out

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South University St.

State & LibertySouth Main St.

Eats - South UniversityAmerican: Subway, Jimmy John’s, Oasis Grill, Pizza House, Mighty Good Coffee, Starbucks, Espresso Royale, Brown Jug, Maize and Blue Delicatessen, Good Time Charley's, Grabbagreen, Ray's Red Hots, 7-11 (snacks only), Amer’s, The Blue Leprechaun, Backroom, Bert’s CafeDessert: Insomnia Cookie, Sweeting, Bubble Island*Irish: The Blue Leprechaun (Irish pub although much of menu can be considered American)Japanese: Sadako Korean: Kang’s Korean, Rich J.C. Korean, University CafeMexican: Pancheros Mexican Grill, Cantina Taqueria & BarPan-Asian: One Bowl*, Sweeting, Belly DeliThai: “No Thai! “

* = Student/Staff favorites

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Central Campus Eating Out

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South University St.

State & LibertySouth Main St.

Eats - State StreetAmerican: Jimmy John’s, Ashley’s, Comet Coffee, Wilma’s, Espresso Royale, Noodles and Company, 7-11 (snacks only), Red Hawk Bar and Grill, Amer’s, Potbelly*, Knights, HopCat, NYPD Pizza Depot, Sava’s, Starbucks, Ama Bistro, Buffalo Wild Wings, Bruegger’s Bagels, Panera Bread, Salad’s Up, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Elevation Burger, Taste Kitchen, Scorekeepers, Elixir Vitae Coffee and Tea, Frank’s, Cottage Inn, NeoPapalis*Albanian: Ama Bistro (a few Albanian items with American cuisine), Irish: Ashley’s (also serves American food)Chinese: TK Wu, Asian Legend, Tian ChuDessert: Ben and Jerry’s, Michigan Creamery*, Stucchi’s, Yoggie’s Yogurt, Iorio’s Gelateria, Chatime*Greek: Mezes Greek GrillIndian: Taste of India*, Madras Masala*Italian: Piada, Silvio’s Organic Ristorante e PizzeriaJamaican: Jamaican Jerk PitJapanese: Slurping Turtle, Totoro*, Mama Satto, Poke pokeKorean: Tomukun Korean BBQ and Noodle BarMediterranean: Pita Kabob GrillMexican: Chipotle, TiosPan-Asian: Tianchu, Tomukun Noodle Bar

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Central Campus Eating Out

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South University St.

State & LibertySouth Main St.

Eats - Main StreetAmerican: Mash, Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery, Haymaker Public House, Arbor Brewing Company Brewpub, The Ravens Club, Jim Brady's, Grizzly Peak Brewing Co., Logan, First Bite, Old German, The Last Word, Satchel's BBQ, Bill's Beer Garden, Fleetwood Diner, Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger, Old Town Tavern, Grange Kitchen & Bar, The Grotto - Watering Hole, The Pretzel Bell, Starbucks, Black Pearl, Spencer, Avalon Cafe and Kitchen, Ruth's Chris Steak House, The Chop House, Prickly Pear Southwest Cafe, Real Seafood CompanyEthiopian: Blue Nile*Spanish: Aventura Irish: Conor O'Neill'sJapanese: Miki Japanese, Nagomi Sushi, Dessert: Sweetwaters, Blank Slate Creamery*, Kilwin's Chocolates, Cupcake Station, Eastern European: AmadeusCuban: Frita BatidosItalian: The Earle, Mani Osteria and Bar, Gratzi, Palio, Indian: ShalimarMexican: IsalitaOthers: bd's Mongolian Grill, Pacific Rim By Kana(Pan-Asian fare with a Western twist), Jerusalem Garden(Middle Eastern)

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Deals!Sadako, One Bowl, Totoro, Tianchu, TKWUCantina Taqueria & Bar - Tuesdays - 5 - 10pm, all tacos $2.50Madras Masala, Taste of India, Namaste Flavours lunch buffetsPizza HouseBrown JugAshley’s - Mondays, $5 burgers; Tuesdays, $2 tacos; Wednesdays, $5

student pizza;Thursdays, specialty fries for students (M-card required); Sunday, $2 sliders

or 3 for $5Good Time Charley’s - $5 burger/fries/pop, Thursdays, 5 - 10pmBuffalo Wild Wings - Tuesdays BOGO snack/small size traditional wings,

Mondays & Thursdays 70 cent boneless wingsBubble Island - $2.50 tea and coffee before 1pm

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North Campus Eating Out

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Pierpont Commons

Plymouth Mall

The Courtyard

NCRC

North CampusPierpont Commons: Fireside Cafe, Ahmos, Hibachi-San, U-Go’s, U-Go’s Pizza Pi, Panda Express, Mujo CafeNCRC: Picasso at NCRC - Building 18 - food stations and visiting vendors, Building 520 Cafe - Starbucks, grab & go meals, snacksThe Courtyard: Panera Bread, Seoul Street*, QDOBA Mexican Eats, Mikette | Bistro and Bar, Jet's Pizza, Lucky Kitchen, No Thai, Cardamom*, Coco Fresh Tea & Juice*, Saica*, Subway, Ayse's Turkish CafePlymouth Mall: McDonald’s, Starbucks, Espresso Royale, Jimmy John’s, Domino’s Pizza, Little Caesar’s Pizza, Rapport Brew & Chew, Curry On*, Songbird Cafe, Evergreen*, Yoon’s Bakery, The Big Salad

Other Notable Eats Evergreen mentioned above is considered to have more authenticChinese in the area, specializing in Mandarin, Sichuan, Hunan,Shanghai and Taiwanese styles of cooking. Chela’s Zingerman’s RoadhouseShake ShackChia Shiang*Yee Siang Dumplings*Ypbor Yan (Emerald City)Vegetarian/Vegan: Earthen Jar, The Lunch Room (Kerrytown & North Campus), Seva

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Deals!Deals near North Campus:Rappourt Brew & Chew, $2 off starters 2 - 6pmEvergreen lunch specials

Others:Ann Arbor Restaurant Weeks - January and June - Fine dining at lower costsExplore Kerrytown: Zingerman’s Deli, Miss Kim*, Vinology, andFrita Batidos are a few favorites

Good to know:Get discounts and coupon deals by installing the App: Hooked! Yelp is a great reference for restaurant and business reviews Great birthday deals: https://localwiki.org/ann-arbor/Birthday_Deals

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Briarwood Mall (take the AATA bus, free with MCard)H&M, Forever21, Gap, Abercrombie & Fitch, JCPenney, LOFT, Macy’sLarge range of prices – from heavily discounted Sears to higher-end Von Maur

Arbor Hills - Brooks Brothers, Anthropologie, The North Face, Lululemon

Arborland - Nordstrom Rack, Old Navy, Five Below, Marshall’s

Thrift StoresSalvation Army, Goodwill, Plato’s Closet, Kiwanis Thrift Sale, Ragstock

The M DenU-M Clothes and Merchandise

Online ShoppingKohl’s, Amazon, Target

Good to know:Watch out for the Great Lakes Outlet trip with U-M and other year-end sales, especially during Black Friday and Christmas!

Clothing

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Surviving Michigan Winters

February 2018Highs:

17 to -7℃,Lows:

11 to -15 ℃

February 2015Highs:

6 to -14 ℃,Lows:

-2 to -26 ℃

2013-2014 was the snowiest in

Ann Arbor history:

2.3 meters

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2019 Ann Arbor breaks

108-year-old cold temperature

record!!

Winter Clothing

Wear layers

Leather/ Wool

Gloves

Wool Scarf

Winter hats

Thick down-jacket

Boots with rubber soles

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Best places for winter clothingThrift StoresSalvation Army, Goodwill, Plato’s Closet, Ann Arbor Thrift Shop, Kiwanis Thrift Sale

Online ShoppingKohl’s, Amazon, Target, Sierra, REI

Briarwood Mall JCPenney, Macy’s

Arbor HillsThe North Face

Downtown Ann ArborBivouac, Fjallraven, Moosejaw

Good to know: Shop off-season.

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Furnitures and Home AppliancesLarge FurnitureIkea, Art Van Furniture, Wayfair.com, Overstock.com*Sunday, August 25, IKEA trip! See IC website for details.

Other home essentialsTarget, Walmart, Kohl’s, Meijer, Ace Hardware,Bed Bath and Beyond (get coupon!), HomeGoods, At Home*Friday, August 23, Bed Bath and Beyond trip! Meet outside Student Activities Building 5pm or 6pm on Jefferson St.

ElectronicsBest Buy, U-M Computer Showcase, Amazon.com, B & H Photo (online), Big George’s, Newegg.com (online - great deals)

Thrift StoresSalvation Army, GoodWill, Treasure Mart

Good to know:Get ready for year-end sales starting November, with Black Friday, and Christmas!Don’t forget to join the Facebook Group called “Maize Market” for furniture too!

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Shopping Madness On Black Friday

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Amazon Prime Student● Free 6 month trial - $6.49/month after trial

● Free two-day shipping

● Prime Pantry: Low-priced grocery, household and pet care items delivered for a flat fee of $5.99 for each Prime Pantry virtual box (up to 45 pounds of goods)

● Unlimited streaming of thousands of movies, TV episodes, ad-free music after six month trial

● Books

BooksBefore getting your textbooks...➢ Read the course syllabus for each class➢ Confirm which textbooks are required - know: ISBN (13 digits), author, title ➢ Look up whether your book is available at the library and its corresponding loan period➢ Library Basics workshop: August 16th, 23rd and 30th - Registration required

Online Websites➢ Campusbooks.com➢ Valorebooks.com➢ Booksprice.com➢ Ebay.com➢ Chegg.com➢ Amazon Rentals - Prime Student (up to 90% discount)

Good to know:➢ U-M libraries may offer options for borrowing textbooks or making limited-page copies

Buyor

Rent

New/Used/Online

On-Campus Bookstores➢ Barnes & Noble➢ Ulrich’s Bookstore

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Sales Tax, Returns, and TippingMichigan Sales Tax

Other States

0 - 11 %

Tipping in America

➢ When do I tip?

➢ How much should I tip?

Product Returns and Warranties

➢ Keep receipts and warranty documents in a safe place

➢ Know your rights to cancel a purchase (time limit)

➢ Receive your replacement, refund, or repair

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Additional ResourcesInternational Center Website: internationalcenter.umich.edu https://internationalcenter.umich.edu/resources/life/shopping

International Student and Scholar Services Blog: umichiss.blogspot.com

IC Summer Orientation Workshops and Social Events

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HAPPY SHOPPING!

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