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Obviously you have never lived in Bayonne or Harrison
Actually, I lived in Bayonne for 18 years, and continued to visit weekly for many years after moving away.
Additionally, my SO had relatives in Harrison, so I spent considerable time in that town also.
And, the hellholes of Newport and Covington aside, the rural areas of Kentucky are marked by the highest rate of teen Methamphetamine use in the entire country, and the abuse of Opioids (like Oxycontin) in Kentucky is among the worst in The US.
The very high incidence of drug abuse in Kentucky has most definitely had a negative impact on the quality of life and the crime rate in that state.
Somehow, I don't think that a girl from Kentucky would be too shocked or dismayed by Bayonne or Harrison, after what she may have observed in her home state.
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I did spend sometime living in Miami; therefore, I have some experience living in a big city. I, however, am worried about having to adjust to a 900 sq ft apartment for $775 to something half that size for twice as much.
I anticipate being on campus 2-3 times a week, which means a longer commute wouldnt be botbersome. I would prefer not having to drive, so a walkable/public transit city is ideal.
I really appreciate all of your input please add more as you think up ideas.
I did spend sometime living in Miami; therefore, I have some experience living in a big city. I, however, am worried about having to adjust to a 900 sq ft apartment for $775 to something half that size for twice as much.
I anticipate being on campus 2-3 times a week, which means a longer commute wouldnt be botbersome. I would prefer not having to drive, so a walkable/public transit city is ideal.
I really appreciate all of your input please add more as you think up ideas.
I did a 1 year full-time graduate program at NYU and I commuted from NJ. I was in Metuchen, only because I already owned a house there prior to starting the program. I'll just say it- being a commuter stunk.
I was not plugged into the social scene at all- when all my friends went out, I'd have to leave by midnight or else I wouldn't be able to get home that night. Also, study groups formed and I found myself unable to participate regularly. If I could do it all over again, I would have sold the house and lived in the dorms- it just gave such a better experience. I ended up moving to Manhattan after the program anyway (I knew that beforehand, though).
If you're only going to be there 2-3 days a week, you might not want to live on campus, but I highly recommend living as close as possible to the school. Commuting is fine- you can study on the train, but it will be lonelier than living there.
Bayonne makes no sense, the commute's terrible and there's no real space. Harrison's got an OK commute but it's still urban. There's really no good place with space and a decent commute to NYU.
Greetings,
I was recently admitted into NYU for grad school and I have started the daunting task of apartment hunting. As a southern girl (although born in nj, I was raised in NC and currently live in KY) I think living in nj would give me the space I am use to. I am, however, wondering if the cost benefit makes the commute to nyu worth it. Also, are there any suggestions for areas that feature a not too distant commute. It seems that neighborhoods near the PATH are VERY expensive. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I am doing this search from afar and will complie a list and head up very soon.
I have an employee who attends Columbia. He was commuting in for classes 3x a week but found himself also going in on his "off days" to use the library/study more often than he anticipated.
He just rented an apt near the college b/c what he was paying in rent (in NJ) plus the cost to commute wasn't saving him any significant amount of $$. He does have roommates - his own bedroom, but roommates.
I would definitely consider Harrison. For those who may not think that Harrison is worthy of consideration... there is SIGNIFICANT development going on in Harrison (you can read the town's development plan). In the next 3-5 years, Harrison plans to greatly increase its population. It's FAR safer than Jersey City or Hoboken (although that could change). However, I live in a new building in Harrison, taking the Path I am in NYC in about 18 minutes. I can walk to the Path Station. There are Red Bulls games that are exciting. There are stores (and small eateries) constantly popping up. When you look on Trulia at the crime map, the entire part of Harrison is green (indicating safe). I cam come home at 2 am or 6 am, and walk to my apt and feel completely safe. There is a BEAUTIFUL park in Harrison that is about a 20-minute walk away. No, Harrison is not as "cosmopolitan" as some of the other cities around (yet); however, I see TREMENDOUS potential in Harrison (and, this is from someone who moved here less than a year ago... from Chicago).
I feel like I am a Harrison advocate... but, I can honestly say... with the proximity that I am to University City in Newark... the Ironbound in Newark... and TriBeCa in NYC.... I honestly think that Harrison is perfect location-wise. I am within minutes of so many things.... AND, I get into lower Manhattan quicker than many of my friends who live in Brooklyn!
You have to remember... Harrison is just over one-square mile in size... so, it's a small little area.... but, a great diamond in the rough (and, when Whole Foods is done in Newark in about a year and a half... you will be within walking distance... 20-25 minutes to Whole Foods...... being able to walk to military park (~15-20 minutes is also a plus).
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please add more as you think up ideas.
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