Moving to Lincoln for Law School, good idea??? (Omaha, York: new home, movie theaters)

[star_gazer]

Here's a few pictures of the Old Market district in Omaha... and it's 'very few people' down there ( website for more info: http://www.oldmarket.com )













I'll assume the lifestyle center at 'Interstate 80 and Highway 370' which Matt is referring to, is actually Shadow Lake Towne Center... which is going up at 72nd and Highway 370.

And while there will be some retail at Aksarben Village ('behind UNO around 66/Center')... it will hardly be a mall... rather a mixed used office/retail/residential district.

[star_gazer]

In fact that the best farmers market in the state is at the outdoors shopping devolopment at 168th and Dodge

And by the way, the 'best farmers market' is not the one at Village Pointe (trust me, I live just a mile away... it's a great retail center... however the farmers market has a long ways to go before it matches that of downtown)... it remains THE farmers market in the Old Market ( http://www.omahafarmersmarket.com/ )







Village Pointe farmers market... considerably smaller... just not the same atmosphere either...

[MattDen]

The Old Market does have pedestrian traffic like that in the Old Market but I have only seen that when the college baseball is in town or its the 4th of July.

I have never seen that sort of bustle on a regular weekend and I lived in Downtown Omaha for a year. In-fact that would have been nice if the Old Market was always that vibrant.

[DTO Luv]

I don't know how you missed it. Where Downtown did you live? Weekdays aren't always going to be hopping but weekend, even when the weather isn't that great, are always busy. During the College World Series it's stupid busy.

[star_gazer]

The Old Market does have pedestrian traffic like that in the Old Market but I have only seen that when the college baseball is in town or its the 4th of July.

I have never seen that sort of bustle on a regular weekend and I lived in Downtown Omaha for a year. In-fact that would have been nice if the Old Market was always that vibrant.

You mean like the pedestrian traffic I've illustrated in these photos? These are just typical evenings in the Old Market. I don't know when you were living in downtown Omaha (you sure seem to have alot of inaccurate info about Omaha, for someone who purportedly lived here), but I spend ALOT of time there (although I make it a point to AVOID the College World Series crowd you're referring to) pursuing a hobby in photography.

Look... no one here is arguing that the Old Market has New York, Chicago, or even Denver 16th Street Mall 'vibrance' (which I always assumed was busy, but never been there... maybe that's what you're going off of). But if you compare Omaha to other cities it's size, and even many much larger... the Old Market is far above average in after hours activity. Most cities downtown districts become ghost towns after the work day ends. Many cities would pass huge bond issues to BUILD this sort of district from the ground up (as KC is doing right now with it's 'KC Live' district). So, it is ridiculous to suggest that the Old Market is lacking in activity... when it more than measures up to and exceeds the standards by which the entertainment districts of most average, mid sized cities are measured.

[cafe du monde]

You guys (or gals) are so helpful, thanks!

Stargazer--thanks for posting those pics--it actually doesn't look that bad, Nebraska. Though there seems to be a lot of old people. Were those taken in the summer months? How are your springs? Are they warm?

[star_gazer]

There are night spots/concert venues/etc which draw a predominantly younger audience, however, Omaha is far from a 'college town' in terms of atmosphere... Creighton only has about 7,000 students (many older, graduate students)... and UNO is predominantly part timers... so you won't find an entire entertainment 'district' full of college students/youth. Likewise, the Old Market draws everything from downtown residents, to suburbanites young and old, to tourists... so you will indeed see plenty of older folks there (plus, let's face it... the midwest is an older demographic than many other parts of the country). All this said, you'll find some of the cities most 'culturally' diverse and interesting people hanging out in the Old Market. It's really where everyone in the city comes together.

As far as spring... it could run anywhere from 40's to 70's. Omaha has a true four season climate... winters can be very cold/snowy... summers can be very hot/humid... and everything in between is generally pretty comfortable. 40-50 may sound cold right now... but after you've been through a couple of weeks of single digits... you're ready to go out in short sleeves/shorts.

[ladywarrior0505]

hi cafe du monde

My best friend went to Lincoln for Law School. I didn't read all the posts here, but I think some of the answers you get should be about law school. I chose to go to the University of Tulsa Law School. My friend and I (she is about to finish) spend all our time talking comparing the two schools. Mine is much more fun. But hers (Nebraska) is a MUCH better school, and better respected. The down side is it is probably worse than mine as far as difficulty. Don't get me wrong....ALL law schools are horrible mind crushers and ego busters, but hers stories seemed to be worse. I was telling her about all the fun I was having, in the legal competitions (Moot Court, Negotiations, Dispute Resolutions...on and on) and she was not allowed to participate in anything like that during the first year. i don't know if she ever tried any of the competitions...to me they really gave hard experience. She spends much more time studying, and it shows. She has an awesome grade point, but she still feels that she is going to have trouble finding a job. She told me many times that Nebraska Law School is full of cliques.....and she didn't fit in that well, since she comes from a rural community in southern Indiana. She heard all the stereotypes too, thinking the students were all in plaid farm clothes. But in desperation because she was so horribly depressed over the whole experience, I did an emergency visit to her, from my law school. I have to say, it is very small town feeling. I loved that down town area that the others here posted pics of. But that seems to be all there is to do there. You will have SOME time on weekends to enjoy yourself, but most of the time, you are going to be joined at the hip with your fellow tortured students. You will find lots of support and friendship in your class, so put your focus there. I did discover that across the river from Omaha there is this fantastic mecca of Las Vegas style casinos! I was amazed, since in Oklahoma they have all the Native casinos and they are little dog and pony places full of cigarette smoke. I'm a gypsy, and photographer and I had a hard time getting excited over the 3 days I spent in Lincoln. But you know, you will get one hell of an education that is going to pay you back for the rest of your life. If you can make friends (my friend just couldn't), you will be fine. The best thing to do, is to find Nebraska (Lincoln) law school alums who can give you some more insight.

Go get 'em! Great school, a bit boring city.

[DTO Luv]

That Downtown in the pictures is Omaha, not Lincoln.

[cafe du monde]

Originally Posted by ladywarrior0505

hi cafe du monde

My best friend went to Lincoln for Law School. I didn't read all the posts here, but I think some of the answers you get should be about law school. I chose to go to the University of Tulsa Law School. My friend and I (she is about to finish) spend all our time talking comparing the two schools. Mine is much more fun. But hers (Nebraska) is a MUCH better school, and better respected. The down side is it is probably worse than mine as far as difficulty. Don't get me wrong....ALL law schools are horrible mind crushers and ego busters, but hers stories seemed to be worse. I was telling her about all the fun I was having, in the legal competitions (Moot Court, Negotiations, Dispute Resolutions...on and on) and she was not allowed to participate in anything like that during the first year. i don't know if she ever tried any of the competitions...to me they really gave hard experience. She spends much more time studying, and it shows. She has an awesome grade point, but she still feels that she is going to have trouble finding a job. She told me many times that Nebraska Law School is full of cliques.....and she didn't fit in that well, since she comes from a rural community in southern Indiana. She heard all the stereotypes too, thinking the students were all in plaid farm clothes. But in desperation because she was so horribly depressed over the whole experience, I did an emergency visit to her, from my law school. I have to say, it is very small town feeling. I loved that down town area that the others here posted pics of. But that seems to be all there is to do there. You will have SOME time on weekends to enjoy yourself, but most of the time, you are going to be joined at the hip with your fellow tortured students. You will find lots of support and friendship in your class, so put your focus there. I did discover that across the river from Omaha there is this fantastic mecca of Las Vegas style casinos! I was amazed, since in Oklahoma they have all the Native casinos and they are little dog and pony places full of cigarette smoke. I'm a gypsy, and photographer and I had a hard time getting excited over the 3 days I spent in Lincoln. But you know, you will get one hell of an education that is going to pay you back for the rest of your life. If you can make friends (my friend just couldn't), you will be fine. The best thing to do, is to find Nebraska (Lincoln) law school alums who can give you some more insight.

Go get 'em! Great school, a bit boring city.

Thanks, Lady Warrior, for your advice! I am def. taking everything you say to heart. Yeah, I'm hearing law school is as hard or harder than I've been told. I've been scared and warned straight (yet I'll perservere...the things I do to please the family...and make lots of $$...sigh ) I do hope to make friends there--I'm a pretty sociable person, what with my wit and charms...[crickets] yeah...

Dude, I love casinos! Vegas is so frigging awesome...adult playground......boy am I ready to sin! Though with those law school fees and being jobless...don't think I can enjoy it too much. Eh, what are ya goin' do? And the part of about the education--that would indeed be worth it--I can't wait to LEARN. UN lincoln is supposed to be a great school, tier one, ranked #65-70 in the nation, so I'm ready to ace that sh*t. Hell ya!

Stargazer--love all those pics you put up...you're friggin' awesome! Please upload more if you got the time or energy, or the willingness to do so..it's SO appreciated!