Beginner college student looking to grow one herb indoors

Hi everyone! I’m a college student in Michigan and completely new to gardening. I’m interested in starting with one herb indoors that I could eventually use for cooking. I have limited space and would prefer to keep the setup inexpensive.
What herb would be manageable for a beginner during Michigan’s fall and winter, and how would I figure out whether my window provides enough light?
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