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Ok so you just want to come here to play and burn cash for a year? Go to a ski resort, operate the lift for the skiiers. You can live in East Vail and work the Vail skilift, if you dont mind small, shared accomodations, and pb & j sandwiches, etc.
Ok so you just want to come here to play and burn cash for a year? Go to a ski resort, operate the lift for the skiiers. You can live in East Vail and work the Vail skilift, if you dont mind small, shared accomodations, and pb & j sandwiches, etc.
Well the Visa we have lets us work and holiday, I was thinking of doing that but I am going to do that in Canada the following year, so I really just want to work, and experience the States and hopefully travel all over it as well. That's why I am just tossing and turning over where to live.
If you're deadset on city life, You can find basement apartments for cheap in DC and work as a paralegal or file boy at the mail center of a law firm. You might find International legal references/ experience will look quite good on your resume even if its a different system. It also gives you a foot in the oor to pursue International Law later, which is a tricky type of law to navigate as its not ruled by one federation/ nation.
DC has a vibrant nightlife, and lots of uni kids who spend time in Adams Morgan bars after hours drinking and doing the hookah, etc, dancing. They have a great Metro system there, very fast efficient and easy to navigate. Lots of great greek and ethipian food, lots of indie rock, sushi, billiards, fashion events, art galleries, beautiful riverside restaurants, shopping on M st in Georgetown, and its close enough that you could take a trip to The beach with friends.
DC is on the Acela Coast and so you'll be able to get to Baltimore's little Italy within 1/2 an hour and also see The Inner Harbor aquarium, indie playhouses, and Philly is not too much farther north than that! You can go down to South Street, and to the Philadelphia Art Museum ( the Rocky steps) which is the third largest art museum in US. You can take trains up to NYC from there as well, five hours maybe by car so fadter on the train most likely. You can "go down the Shore" and get to the boardwalk in Various small Jersey towns.
Well the Visa we have lets us work and holiday, I was thinking of doing that but I am going to do that in Canada the following year, so I really just want to work, and experience the States and hopefully travel all over it as well. That's why I am just tossing and turning over where to live.
How would you rate your wealth level? Is money something you need to be scrupulous about or do you have a trust ?this will play a factor. I know some cities are much more expensive, San Fran is rumored to be quite expensive, for example.
How would you rate your wealth level? Is money something you need to be scrupulous about or do you have a trust ?this will play a factor. I know some cities are much more expensive, San Fran is rumored to be quite expensive, for example.
Yeah we have looked at DC as well, I think I am more looking for lifestyle than anything else.
I'm going to be saving a fair bit next year because I want to come over with plenty of money so I am not restricted on anything, and then i'll also be working so hopefully I can still save some money while I am over there. I am not super keen on San Fran just because I would love to visit but I don't think I'd want to live there. I just graduated so I don't have heaps of money, but working full time next year will help me out heaps.
I've heard great things about Portland and Boston, hence why my mate and I have considered these two places. It is just hard to judge because so far I've gained so many different opinions from all different people who have had different experiences in both.
Hey guys, I will be moving to America next year and I just wanted some advice on where to live and all that jazz.
I'm 22 years old and have recently graduated University, I'll be moving over with one of my good mates and we have developed a rough list of where we would like to live:
Portland
Boston
Chicago
San Fran
We have come up with the above and I was hoping to gain some first hand advice on where would be ideal for both of us. Both of us will be looking to have a good time and also work. We both don't mind the busy lifestyle and are very open-minded people.
I'll appreciate all information and suggestions.
Thanks, Anthony.
I was going to ask about what you would do for transportation but, oddly enough you picked four cities that have some of the best public transportation in the country. It boils down to your personal preference, what is it you like?
I know a lot of people from out of the country are googly eyed about California so if that is a place you want to see than SF would be your best bet. SF is also the most expensive city you listed so Portland is a suitable cheaper alternative that is somewhat close to Ca if you don't mind driving/flying.
If history and being semi close to NYC is your thing than Boston is a great choice. It is the second most expensive city you listed but, I like Boston a lot.
I like Chicago the most but, that is more personal preference. It is pretty affordable compared to Boston or SF but, it is the coldest and most isolated.
They all have a lot to offer, just depends on you. What are your hobbies? Do you have a weather preference? What other cities/states would you like to see when here?
The advantage the east coast of the US has is that the major cities are strung along the seaboard and interconnected with good transportation. Chicago is also reasonably accessible from the east coast. So for seeing big cities, the east coast is a better bet.
Conversely, the cities on the west coast are far apart and not well connected by transport - it's either fly or be prepared for a long drive (there is no high speed rail outside the NE corridor of the US, although there have been some developments between Portland and Seattle). Were you to pick Portland or Seattle or San Francisco, you have fewer opportunities to visit other cities - on the other hand, there is some spectacular scenery on the west coast.
I was going to ask about what you would do for transportation but, oddly enough you picked four cities that have some of the best public transportation in the country. It boils down to your personal preference, what is it you like?
I know a lot of people from out of the country are googly eyed about California so if that is a place you want to see than SF would be your best bet. SF is also the most expensive city you listed so Portland is a suitable cheaper alternative that is somewhat close to Ca if you don't mind driving/flying.
If history and being semi close to NYC is your thing than Boston is a great choice. It is the second most expensive city you listed but, I like Boston a lot.
I like Chicago the most but, that is more personal preference. It is pretty affordable compared to Boston or SF but, it is the coldest and most isolated.
They all have a lot to offer, just depends on you. What are your hobbies? Do you have a weather preference? What other cities/states would you like to see when here?
Out of the 4 San Fran is probably the last on my list.
I've heard great things about Portland and Chicago. AND that's the only thing people have said is a sort of negative, the weather, being the Chicago is freezing cold. I am honestly not fussed by weather because we are going to be travelling in the summer anyway. I want to travel a lot of places, Florida, NY, Colorado, Nevada and thats including all the places I have considered living ie, the ones above.
I assumed out of the four San Fran and Chicago were the most expensive, but correct me if I am wrong.
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