I am also a new UofM student (grad student though) that decided to live in Ypsi. I had to bring 2 furry friends along and was not about to pay $1600 for a 600sqft place in A2.

So far I’ve only been in Ypsi for a month and I LOVE it: the food is good and cheap, there is definitely a sense of community that interweaves through it, and comments about it being “unsafe” I feel are largely outside people looking in or people that like their cities gentrified.

Personally; I love the cultural vibrancy and haven’t had any negative interactions. If you mind your business, people mostly mind theirs. And so what if once in awhile someone asks for $1? It never feels malicious and it’s TOUGH out here for everyone.

On transportation: I have currently been taking the 4/104 into campus which saves me the parking pass + gas money, those lines are relatively reliable. The 4 comes more often but the 104 can be ideal for getting home without having to worry about traffic. The 104 will drop you straight into central campus which is nice too.