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03-18-2009, 02:46 PM
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Chicago Named Best City for 20-Somethings
Top 10 Cities for Recent Grads | Gradspot.com
The jewel of the Midwest combines cosmopolitanism with a refreshing dose of hospitality, catering to those who like city life but don't like the "f*&k you, a*^hole!" mentality of places like New York. There are few big cities that are prettier than Chi-Town, which offers a mix of leafy neighborhoods, an architecturally stunning downtown, and a gorgeous lakefront. Tons of bars, live music, and museums keep recent grads entertained, but beware: the winters are not for the faint-hearted.
KEY STATS
Major Industries: Aerospace, finance, and consulting
Climate: Four distinct seasons, but beware of freezing winters (Winter—28°F, Summer—74°F)
Transportation: The 'L' and buses will get you where you need to go (Fare: $2.25)
Avg. Price of a One Bedroom Apartment: $1029*
Closing Time: Su-F 3AM, Sa 4AM
Professional Sports: MLB—White Sox, Cubs; NFL—Bears; NBA—Bulls; NHL—Blackhawks
Famous Foodstuffs: Hotdogs with the works and deep-dish pizza
You'll love it if… you like your big city flavor tempered with a dash of Midwestern hospitality
You’ll be miserable if… you are suspicious of nice people
Best Thing Ever: The coolest architecture in America
Worst Thing Ever: The wind off Lake Michigan
TESTIMONIALS
The two things that stand out about Chicago for me are sports and the arts. The Cubs, Bears, and Bulls are always on the tip of someone's tongue, to the point where its even annoying if you're not into sports. The concert scene is wicked, especially during the summer when there are lots of festivals going on in the parks, a major highlight being the Pitchfork festival which is two days of chill indie rock. The ringer for me is that you can find cheap housing and beer. I'd pay double in New York for the studio I have in Chicago. — Ben Herzberger, store clerk
No matter what you're in to, this city has it all: from extravagant nightlife, to a relaxing night at a theater, or getting together with your friends to engage in social and sports clubs. The best part about Chicago is everyone in the city is about the same age looking to experience the same thing, a great time. — Kelly H., Teacher
Gradspot.com Rating: 95/100
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03-18-2009, 03:08 PM
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Yea, I agree with it. I never found NY'ers to be as rude as their reputation, though. I met a lot of cool and nice people the three times I've spent time in NYC.
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03-18-2009, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by surlycue
Top 10 Cities for Recent Grads | Gradspot.com
The jewel of the Midwest combines cosmopolitanism with a refreshing dose of hospitality, catering to those who like city life but don't like the "f*&k you, a*^hole!" mentality of places like New York. There are few big cities that are prettier than Chi-Town, which offers a mix of leafy neighborhoods, an architecturally stunning downtown, and a gorgeous lakefront. Tons of bars, live music, and museums keep recent grads entertained, but beware: the winters are not for the faint-hearted.
KEY STATS
Major Industries: Aerospace, finance, and consulting
Climate: Four distinct seasons, but beware of freezing winters (Winter—28°F, Summer—74°F)
Transportation: The 'L' and buses will get you where you need to go (Fare: $2.25)
Avg. Price of a One Bedroom Apartment: $1029*
Closing Time: Su-F 3AM, Sa 4AM
Professional Sports: MLB—White Sox, Cubs; NFL—Bears; NBA—Bulls; NHL—Blackhawks
Famous Foodstuffs: Hotdogs with the works and deep-dish pizza
You'll love it if… you like your big city flavor tempered with a dash of Midwestern hospitality
You’ll be miserable if… you are suspicious of nice people
Best Thing Ever: The coolest architecture in America
Worst Thing Ever: The wind off Lake Michigan
TESTIMONIALS
The two things that stand out about Chicago for me are sports and the arts. The Cubs, Bears, and Bulls are always on the tip of someone's tongue, to the point where its even annoying if you're not into sports. The concert scene is wicked, especially during the summer when there are lots of festivals going on in the parks, a major highlight being the Pitchfork festival which is two days of chill indie rock. The ringer for me is that you can find cheap housing and beer. I'd pay double in New York for the studio I have in Chicago. — Ben Herzberger, store clerk
No matter what you're in to, this city has it all: from extravagant nightlife, to a relaxing night at a theater, or getting together with your friends to engage in social and sports clubs. The best part about Chicago is everyone in the city is about the same age looking to experience the same thing, a great time. — Kelly H., Teacher
Gradspot.com Rating: 95/100
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That sterotype of NY'ers being rude, is beyond inaccurate! 'If' you EVER spend anytime there, you'll see what I mean. I'd go as far to say, that NY'ers are some of the friendliest and most outgoing 'city' people you'll EVER come across! And they are WAY more welcoming than your 'average' Chicagoan. Who maybe ain't rude, but they are alot more shy, or atleast like to keep to themselves or the crowd they're with.
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03-18-2009, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by pittsteelerfan
... they are WAY more welcoming than your 'average' Chicagoan. Who maybe ain't rude, but they are alot more shy, or atleast like to keep to themselves or the crowd they're with.
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As a life long Chicagoan I would have to (for the most part) agree... people tend to only talk to the people they came with, and they can be cliquey. |
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03-18-2009, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jwaiter
Yea, I agree with it. I never found NY'ers to be as rude as their reputation, though. I met a lot of cool and nice people the three times I've spent time in NYC.
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I agree. I've never understood the "angry New Yorker" stereotype. I think it's mostly perpetuated by tourists who have a propensity for getting in people's way, who are then inclined to get upset by the locals who get past them without the indulgent "excuse me"s or "pardon me"s that are so prevalent in smaller towns.
I will say, though, that a NY cabbie is not someone to be trifled with. And I don't really blame them - I'd probably be cranky after sitting all day in traffic, too. |
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03-18-2009, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by surlycue
Top 10 Cities for Recent Grads | Gradspot.com
The jewel of the Midwest combines cosmopolitanism with a refreshing dose of hospitality, catering to those who like city life but don't like the "f*&k you, a*^hole!" mentality of places like New York. There are few big cities that are prettier than Chi-Town, which offers a mix of leafy neighborhoods, an architecturally stunning downtown, and a gorgeous lakefront. Tons of bars, live music, and museums keep recent grads entertained, but beware: the winters are not for the faint-hearted.
KEY STATS
Major Industries: Aerospace, finance, and consulting
Climate: Four distinct seasons, but beware of freezing winters (Winter—28°F, Summer—74°F)
Transportation: The 'L' and buses will get you where you need to go (Fare: $2.25)
Avg. Price of a One Bedroom Apartment: $1029*
Closing Time: Su-F 3AM, Sa 4AM
Professional Sports: MLB—White Sox, Cubs; NFL—Bears; NBA—Bulls; NHL—Blackhawks
Famous Foodstuffs: Hotdogs with the works and deep-dish pizza
You'll love it if… you like your big city flavor tempered with a dash of Midwestern hospitality
You’ll be miserable if… you are suspicious of nice people
Best Thing Ever: The coolest architecture in America
Worst Thing Ever: The wind off Lake Michigan
TESTIMONIALS
The two things that stand out about Chicago for me are sports and the arts. The Cubs, Bears, and Bulls are always on the tip of someone's tongue, to the point where its even annoying if you're not into sports. The concert scene is wicked, especially during the summer when there are lots of festivals going on in the parks, a major highlight being the Pitchfork festival which is two days of chill indie rock. The ringer for me is that you can find cheap housing and beer. I'd pay double in New York for the studio I have in Chicago. — Ben Herzberger, store clerk
No matter what you're in to, this city has it all: from extravagant nightlife, to a relaxing night at a theater, or getting together with your friends to engage in social and sports clubs. The best part about Chicago is everyone in the city is about the same age looking to experience the same thing, a great time. — Kelly H., Teacher
Gradspot.com Rating: 95/100
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I do agree with Chicago being a better city than NYC for 20 somethings. That is, for the 'average' 20 something. Just for the fact, Chicago has basically the same things NYC does, at a much lower cost.
But, 'if' that 20 something has a really good paying trade, or profession, I'd say that NYC is better (alot more fun that's for sure). And Chicago is actually better for 30 somethings, who have moved on from the party scene, and are ready to settle down and start a family. Chicago is alot more of a realistic city to live in, compared with NYC. And the standard of living in Chicago is alot more on par with the rest of America, compared to NYC.
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03-18-2009, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by binarybelle
I agree. I've never understood the "angry New Yorker" stereotype. I think it's mostly perpetuated by tourists who have a propensity for getting in people's way, who are then inclined to get upset by the locals who get past them without the indulgent "excuse me"s or "pardon me"s that are so prevalent in smaller towns.
I will say, though, that a NY cabbie is not someone to be trifled with. And I don't really blame them - I'd probably be cranky after sitting all day in traffic, too.
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Don't forget, alot of those "tourist", might be from 'small town' America, which NYC is obviousily alot different than. What 'those' tourist would considered to be "rude", most of us would probably just consider to be 'big city' living.
Personally, Las Vegas has some of the nastiest taxi drivers that I've EVER came across. There's been times that I didn't even want to tip them...  |
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03-18-2009, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by surlycue
The best part about Chicago is everyone in the city is about the same age looking to experience the same thing, a great time. — Kelly H., Teacher
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^Obviously someone who spends all her time in Wrigleyville, Lakeview, or Lincoln Park.
There's so much more to Chicago than that. |
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03-18-2009, 03:58 PM
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Location: And I'm moving, yet again ... KC here I come
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Andrew I thought the exact same thing. What kind of tool thinks everyone in this city of 3 million people is the same age and looking for the same thing?
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03-18-2009, 04:02 PM
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Andrew I thought the exact same thing. What kind of tool thinks everyone in this city of 3 million people is the same age and looking for the same thing?
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I guess that 'great minds' think alike, cause I was going to comment on that to. I'd say the lakefront nabes are alot different than the ones further inland. The lakefront is more geared towards the young and single, as opposed to the more family oriented ones inland. |
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