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Alright guys, I'm a 19 y/o American planning to move to the city in a month or two (late December being the latest) in time to start my freshman year in BmCC if all goes well. I've been living abroad for a year working at my family's restaurant & saving up funds to afford first couple months rent or a broker if necessary ($6000 in total).
Coming to the states again, I'd be w/ no family members, seeing as all my friends live in Jersey or Penn & attending college so they won't be able to help out much. Obviously, have no house, or couch to bounce in on when I get here. So I'm on my own for the most part.
Current situation has gotten a bit complicated since I found out that it's hard to be assigned as an independent for the FAFSA & don't fulfill the criteria. Going to BmCC, I'd still be considered as an out-of-stater 'til I have a direct NY address for a year. Meaning I have to pay that much more for tuition & don't apply for all the bonuses that come w/ being a resident in the states own community colleges.
Also, first priority being getting a job & looking for a apartment, what do you guys recommend I do to apply & show up for interviews? Should I stay at a hostel or an airbnb while I go on foot? Should I just ask one of my Jersey contacts or family friends to drive me around (inconsiderate) the city to some of the interviews/roomate calls?
Long term plan currently, ace my first 2 years at the CC & hopefully transfer to Baruch to study finance/business (most affordable) & work my way up the business ladder wherever it leads.
Hoping that on top of my good notes, a recommendation from my friends dad who was a notable alumni at Baruch might ease things potentially.
Short term job side of things, obviously open to anything. Though my friends & family recommend something in the retail industry. Since (excuse my blatant arrogance), I'm fairly good looking, 6 feet, white, green eyed & have been asked to model before. Hence, an opportunity at an appearance emphasized job is more likely then the food industry where NYC experience is highly important & sought after by employers it seems.
Lastly, I'm open to any safe borough for now, don't mind the commute or care about the amenities.
Seeing as the average salary in the retail industry is around $30,000 in NYC, I'd say $1,000 would be my budget for a room. Ideally would like a roommate to share the burden with seeing as I'm young & have no network lol. Lifestyle for now is pretty moderate, won't have much time to spend money as a full time student w/ a full time job. So most of my budget will be going towards the bare necessities (microwaved food, hygiene, haircuts & the odd taxi), no partying or smoking. Might buy a gym membership later on when I have the funds, but I have to prioritize for now.
For the record I have researched this & have seen plenty of rooms going for less than $1000 in 2/3 bedroom apt in the East Village & midtown in general. The market in upper Manhattan seems to be fairly static & the going rate for a 1br/1bth is $1250, though the location is less than ideal & morningside heights is safer.
(tl:dr) Therefore, w/ no "official" job experience, paycheck stubs, guarantor, referential, credit, car, or anything a normal adult has...how does one make it here? Do you guys have any advice or services you'd recommend for someone in my situation? Am I planning this right? Realistic goals? Is BmCC any good or LaGCC better? Entry level jobs?
Thanks guys, any advice appreciated & I need to get this show on the road. Worst case scenario, I move back abroad w/ my family. Go big or go home, no?
You can apply as a independent as long as you made over $13,000 verified by a tax return.
You'll do great. With your looks, you'll excel in the escort business.
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Originally Posted by DifferentStateOfMind
Alright guys, I'm a 19 y/o American planning to move to the city in a month or two (late December being the latest) in time to start my freshman year in BmCC if all goes well. I've been living abroad for a year working at my family's restaurant & saving up funds to afford first couple months rent or a broker if necessary ($6000 in total).
Coming to the states again, I'd be w/ no family members, seeing as all my friends live in Jersey or Penn & attending college so they won't be able to help out much. Obviously, have no house, or couch to bounce in on when I get here. So I'm on my own for the most part.
Current situation has gotten a bit complicated since I found out that it's hard to be assigned as an independent for the FAFSA & don't fulfill the criteria. Going to BmCC, I'd still be considered as an out-of-stater 'til I have a direct NY address for a year. Meaning I have to pay that much more for tuition & don't apply for all the bonuses that come w/ being a resident in the states own community colleges.
Also, first priority being getting a job & looking for a apartment, what do you guys recommend I do to apply & show up for interviews? Should I stay at a hostel or an airbnb while I go on foot? Should I just ask one of my Jersey contacts or family friends to drive me around (inconsiderate) the city to some of the interviews/roomate calls?
Long term plan currently, ace my first 2 years at the CC & hopefully transfer to Baruch to study finance/business (most affordable) & work my way up the business ladder wherever it leads.
Hoping that on top of my good notes, a recommendation from my friends dad who was a notable alumni at Baruch might ease things potentially.
Short term job side of things, obviously open to anything. Though my friends & family recommend something in the retail industry. Since (excuse my blatant arrogance), I'm fairly good looking, 6 feet, white, green eyed & have been asked to model before. Hence, an opportunity at an appearance emphasized job is more likely then the food industry where NYC experience is highly important & sought after by employers it seems.
Lastly, I'm open to any safe borough for now, don't mind the commute or care about the amenities.
Seeing as the average salary in the retail industry is around $30,000 in NYC, I'd say $1,000 would be my budget for a room. Ideally would like a roommate to share the burden with seeing as I'm young & have no network lol. Lifestyle for now is pretty moderate, won't have much time to spend money as a full time student w/ a full time job. So most of my budget will be going towards the bare necessities (microwaved food, hygiene, haircuts & the odd taxi), no partying or smoking. Might buy a gym membership later on when I have the funds, but I have to prioritize for now.
For the record I have researched this & have seen plenty of rooms going for less than $1000 in 2/3 bedroom apt in the East Village & midtown in general. The market in upper Manhattan seems to be fairly static & the going rate for a 1br/1bth is $1250, though the location is less than ideal & morningside heights is safer.
(tl:dr) Therefore, w/ no "official" job experience, paycheck stubs, guarantor, referential, credit, car, or anything a normal adult has...how does one make it here? Do you guys have any advice or services you'd recommend for someone in my situation? Am I planning this right? Realistic goals? Is BmCC any good or LaGCC better? Entry level jobs?
Thanks guys, any advice appreciated & I need to get this show on the road. Worst case scenario, I move back abroad w/ my family. Go big or go home, no?
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They are for sure, but I need to start college & at least I'm an american citizen. NYC is the way to for me tbh. Few options really, what else would you critique about the plan?
There is something legitimately wrong with the city if you can't rent a bedroom for $1000 in somebody's crappy apartment...
Haha true, but this was just one of the best deals I could find in Downtown. I found many postings on CL for less.
It seems Manhattan's the way to go for a student roomate.
This is my friend's old address. I visited her there many times around 2002-2006. The apartment itself was quite pleasant until she got bedbugs. The bedrooms are very small and there was no living room. The kitchen was very large, though, so she could have dinner parties. There was a security issue in the building at that time and homeless people would let themselves in and do whatever they wanted in the hallways.
8 years ago might seem like the dark ages to you, but it's a rent stabilized building and who knows if they have managed to get their act together since then. My friend moved out around 2006 or so because she was convinced she would never be rid of the bedbugs if she stayed.
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