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The climate is better than that of much of the Midwest, not so cold in the winter and not so hot in the summer: the city's weather is moderated by the nearby Great Lakes. Perhaps the greatest advantage is the number of universities and colleges in the city. At least ten institutions make their home just inside the city. This means a lot of students in the area, leading to a thriving and vibrant social and extracurricular scene. It's important to remember these things as college offers more than just the book learning.
A Little About Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids is the second largest city in the state and has long been a center for furniture and automobile manufacturing.
During the second half of the 19th century the city became a major lumbering center and the premier furniture manufacturing city of the United States. After an 1876 international exhibition held in Philadelphia, Grand Rapids gained worldwide recognition as "Furniture City". Today, Grand Rapids is considered a world leader in the production of office furniture
In addition to furniture, Grand Rapids is a major supplier to the automotive industry with such companies as Adac Plastics, Benteler Industries, Lacks Enterprises, Lear Corporation, and Meridian Automotive Systems.
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