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07-09-2009, 11:00 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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Originally Posted by JohnEH81
Hi Everyone,
I'm moving from Alabama to attend UIUC for a phD, and my main concern above all is QUIET. I'm in my late 20s, and really don't want to hear banging up above me, music blaring from the sides, 18 year olds acting obnoxious after their first ever sip of alcohol, etc. I'm very open to renting a house as well as duplexes or quiet apartments. Thanks in advance for any help on this front as time is drawing closer...
Also, I came up a few weeks ago, and wonder if there is such a culture shock that I might ought to reconsider altogether? It seems like the UIUC area is really overcrowded, and the people don't seem quite as friendly (granted there are jerks as well as good people everywhere). I don't think I have too much of an accent, but I must have been asked three times if I was from Texas (I've passed through there maybe twice in my life), was asked if I'd ever heard of DVDs, and was even asked if everyone walked barefoot where I'm from! I have a sense of humor and it was all good natured, but I hope this isn't a sign of four years to come! 
I'm more concerned with the former paragraph and finding quiet living arrangements, but am open to comments on the latter paragraph as well. Thanks to any/all and cheers... |
Hardwick Apartments are pretty quiet. They are closer to the Engineering school and house many grad students, which helps lessen any noise problems.
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