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Old 11-14-2008, 10:22 AM
 
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I am highly considering moving to Chicago. I'm a 19 year old male and I live in Virginia, but I really need to leave now. I want to live downtown, and am planning a trip to further look into the city (I've only been there once, but loved it). Any suggestions on specific places I should visit, or any advice?
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Old 11-14-2008, 11:59 AM
 
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Forced move, in a short time frame, during an economic crisis, hmm what sort of advice would you like?
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Old 11-14-2008, 12:07 PM
 
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Is there a reason you want to live downtown? There's not a whole lot going on downtown outside of business hours.
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Old 11-14-2008, 12:19 PM
 
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I would come visit and take a couple of days to just scope out all of the areas. Ride the different El lines so you can make a better decision. Also as said above downtown is dead on the weekends and at night, most resturants and businesses are closed. It is also very expensive. What will you be doing here? Working? School?
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Old 11-14-2008, 01:17 PM
 
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hi all

I am in the same predicament as OP, but I am a college student (@American University) considering to transfer to either DePaul or Loyola. I want to know about everything before I decide to come.

. How is chicago when compared to Washington DC? would it be much of a cultural shock for people like me?

. I am an open minded individual but I like to see my people aswell... I am half ethiopian and half italian? do they exist in chicago lol?

....Basically it would be appreciated if you tell me everything you know thanks. AND GOOD LUCK TO OP!!!!

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Old 11-14-2008, 03:30 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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hi all

I am in the same predicament as OP, but I am a college student (@American University) considering to transfer to either DePaul or Loyola. I want to know about everything before I decide to come.

. How is chicago when compared to Washington DC? would it be much of a cultural shock for people like me?

. I am an open minded individual but I like to see my people aswell... I am half ethiopian and half italian? do they exist in chicago lol?

....Basically it would be appreciated if you tell me everything you know thanks. AND GOOD LUCK TO OP!!!!

Is there a half italian/half ethiopian community in DC that I'm unaware of?
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