Michigan boasts wondrous lakes, vibrant cities, and lively college towns that attract students and research faculty the world over. In addition to its inner 11,000 lakes, Michigan abuts with more than 3,000 miles of coastline along the Great Lakes. If you can't find enough to do outdoors or in the hectic college towns of East Lansing and Ann Arbor, the city of Detroit (America's 11th most populous city) has its ample share of sports teams, museums, concert halls, clubs, and restaurants.
The University of Michigan became the country's first state-supported university in 1817, when it was established in Arbor. The school now supports three campuses in its system, with additional locations in Dearborn and Flint. In East Lansing, students attend Michigan State University, known for educational excellence in agricultural and medicine.
You've put a lot of time into fostering a great education, and you'll likely want to land a great job because of it. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released projections for the fastest growing jobs through 2014. The results may surprise you. Read More