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Question about Moving to NYC
Posted on 3/5/21 at 5:09 pm
Posted on 3/5/21 at 5:09 pm
So, this isn't exactly travel related per se, at least in the traditional sense. But I have an opportunity to move to NYC to pursue a a one year grad program but I have never been to NYC, and I have no idea what to expect. (For clarification: I am from podunk La and I am aware that it is going to be a major culture shock, even after living in Nola for a few years). But it could be a good opportunity career wise. The area is near Greenwich village and Washington Park. I figured TD, has many baws who have traveled all over, including NYC, and I wanted to try to get some input on the area, or anyone who has lived in NYC. Especially, anyone who has been to Manhattan after the covid era has begun.
ETA: Sorry to clog the travel board, I figured it might get moved from the OT to the travel board so I took it there, but thanks for moving it, and my apologies.
ETA: Sorry to clog the travel board, I figured it might get moved from the OT to the travel board so I took it there, but thanks for moving it, and my apologies.
This post was edited on 3/5/21 at 5:16 pm
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Posted on 3/5/21 at 5:10 pm to BorrisMart
I'm gonna move this to the OT - you'll get a better response there.
More colorful, but likely better...
More colorful, but likely better...
Posted on 3/5/21 at 5:12 pm to BorrisMart
If it’s only for a year do it. Also there’s great deals for renters at the moment
Posted on 3/5/21 at 5:12 pm to BorrisMart
I don’t know post Covid. I’ve always enjoyed New York but I would never put down roots there. If you like cities it’s great to visit. But I bet living there is a constant headache unless you are Uber rich.
ETA: I’d be up for one year
ETA: I’d be up for one year
This post was edited on 3/5/21 at 6:07 pm
Posted on 3/5/21 at 5:12 pm to BorrisMart
I've been to NYC
And if I have my way, I will never go back
And if I have my way, I will never go back
Posted on 3/5/21 at 5:12 pm to BorrisMart
Too bad I can't tag anyone but there was an FBD poster who had the exact same situation years ago. He hasn't left NYC
Posted on 3/5/21 at 5:14 pm to BorrisMart
I don’t really have any specific insight to help you out, but for one year you should absolutely do it.
Posted on 3/5/21 at 5:15 pm to BorrisMart
Are you going to be going to school full time with no income?
Posted on 3/5/21 at 5:16 pm to BorrisMart
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The area is near Greenwich village and Washington Park. I figured TD, has many baws who have traveled all over, including NYC, and I wanted to try to get some input on the area, or anyone who has lived in NYC. Especially, anyone who has been to Manhattan after the covid era has begun.
Had a buddy who moved to NJ but had college friends that lived in the Manhattan. Visted there with him a couple times.
You will likely not be able to afford to have a car there. Cost to park it is as bad as owning it. On the flip side you probably would not need it.
Rent could be $2500 or more a month for a 1 BR effic. Maybe the school grad program has some housing info.
Every few blocks is a community. All the essential needs are normally in that radius.
Everything costs more
Posted on 3/5/21 at 5:16 pm to BorrisMart
I know aa few people who live in NYC, most don't own cars due to the costs to park them.
You can travel anywhere by subway, taxi, uber, bike.
One girl I know was paying $1,400 a month for parking
You can travel anywhere by subway, taxi, uber, bike.
One girl I know was paying $1,400 a month for parking
Posted on 3/5/21 at 5:18 pm to The Torch
There’s no need to have a car, it’ll just be a nuisance
Posted on 3/5/21 at 5:19 pm to OldmanBeasley
Thanks all for the input, and yes its just for school with no income but loans. But I don't plan on staying there in all honesty, Id rather move back to La or Texas but I figured for one year, and if I can pull good grades, it might open some doors down here where otherwise I wouldn't be able to open. My main concern was with the covid stuff, I know the news portrays NYC as a madhouse right now (which honestly, I have never wanted to go there other than to visit anyway). But as with the news, who knows what's what.
Edit: yeh I was definitely not going to be trying to have my truck up there if I went, it would probably be a huge mistake and as mentioned parking costs alone are just ridiculous to pay when you can probably walk anywhere within a few blocks and find anything you need.
Edit: yeh I was definitely not going to be trying to have my truck up there if I went, it would probably be a huge mistake and as mentioned parking costs alone are just ridiculous to pay when you can probably walk anywhere within a few blocks and find anything you need.
This post was edited on 3/5/21 at 5:20 pm
Posted on 3/5/21 at 5:21 pm to BorrisMart
Depending on your industry, it may make more financial sense to look for a program some where else if you don’t plan to stay in NYC and work for a couple years
Posted on 3/5/21 at 5:22 pm to BorrisMart
I lived in NYC for a year but a long time ago. I've only been back a handful of times since.
That's a cool area. It would be a blast if you are a young single guy and you can afford it. I'd definitely go and I say this as someone who would never live there permanently.
That's a cool area. It would be a blast if you are a young single guy and you can afford it. I'd definitely go and I say this as someone who would never live there permanently.
Posted on 3/5/21 at 5:23 pm to OldmanBeasley
Yeh I have a few other applications out, primarily U of F, which honestly is my first choice and the programs are ranked like one number apart, and its an SEC school with probably less culture shock form La to Florida. I just haven't heard anything back from from them yet.
This post was edited on 3/5/21 at 5:24 pm
Posted on 3/5/21 at 5:23 pm to BorrisMart
The younger you are the more likely you are to love it. I enjoy NYC to visit now but couldn't see myself living there after my 20s. I think the large vertical cities are an acquired taste to live in and you need to get it when young. No different than a lifelong New Yorker would likely have a hard time living in podunk.
Posted on 3/5/21 at 5:25 pm to Obtuse1
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The younger you are the more likely you are to love it. I enjoy NYC to visit now but couldn't see myself living there after my 20s. I think the large vertical cities are an acquired taste to live in and you need to get it when young. No different than a lifelong New Yorker would likely have a hard time living in podunk.
I was 22-23 when I lived there and I'd had enough of it after a year but I don’t regret it.
Posted on 3/5/21 at 5:25 pm to BorrisMart
LLM at NYU?
Posted on 3/5/21 at 5:26 pm to Obtuse1
This is true, Im just out of my 20s, and my goal is wherever I go, to get in and get out in the year. As others have mentioned, I've always wanted to visit NYC but its not exactly a place that I think I would love to be for long periods. Granted a year isn't that long but I just wanted to get input from fellow southerners who have been/lived there and get yalls opinion. Thank you all for the input.
Posted on 3/5/21 at 5:27 pm to Obtuse1
It’s definitely a great place to live if you’re right out of college and working, but I’d be hesitant to go there for one year of grad school with no income. Between tuition and rent alone you’re looking at a significant amount of money. If there’s a cheaper option like U of F, I’d definitely weigh my options
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