How many 18 years old do you know that have moved to New York City? (Union: for rent, how much)

[Cida]

As to your "Scholarships? WHY would they ever give scholarships to OUT-OF-STATE students? Unless you are a profesional at Sports..."

Scholarships are giving for all sorts of reasons, and colleges love to have students from all over the country. The fact that you don't know this makes me feel that you haven't really accumulated enough information to make a big move.

[drkman]

Originally Posted by stilldirrty

Columbia and NYU that is aiming for the stars. I would probably go to CUNY first, then SUNY.

I do want to pursue an MBA program in the future. I was thinking by then I can go to NYU .. BUT those crazy tuition loans, to pay back.

I don't know how it is living in a 400sq bedroom apartment...but perhaps I can get a 500sq studio? If my roommate and I both chip in?? LOL.

Bensonhurst is pretty cheap. I've been there but mostly to South Brooklyn. Anyone who has city experience with Bensonhurst? How is that area IN GENERAL? Quality wise (Then I'll probably move to the dorms after getting my residencY)

Bensonhurst is basically a middle class Italian neighborhood, or at least it was. I knew someone that lived there years ago and it was okay for them. As someone mentioned earlier, for business, Baruch is the college to attend in the CUNY system. Moving to New York at 18 can be scary but since you have lived all over and have a support system in New York, then it may not be too bad. The biggest thing is having the support system, as that means alot whenever you move to a strange city. Also, having the ability to go back home, if things are not too your liking is a plus.

As long as you are not looking for some fantasy life in New York, you should be okay. You can live in parts of New York and never experience other neighborhoods, if that is what you want, so if you find a comfortable area, then you should be good.

If you can go to school part time for the first year and then attend full time after you establish your residency that should be good, as you will experience the flow of the city and can decide if you want to attend a CUNY school or go to a SUNY school, where you can probably live on the dorm. As far as getting a business job, you can try some temporary agencies that specialize in the field that you want, and that may led to steady employment in a company that you want to work with.

Financially wise, New York can be an expensive city, and the operative word is CAN. Depending on your lifestyle and what you expect, you can make it without starving. If you are going to share an apartment in Bensonhurst or in those areas of Brooklyn, you and your roommate can probably find a decent apartment for under 1500, and that price is based on a 2 or 3 bedroom. You just need to hunt for one that is in your price range and is decent. You can save a lot of money by cooking at home, and your other expenses like Gas, would probably run around 40 every 2 months, electric about 70 per month, basic cable (if needed) around 70 per month. Really it all depends on your lifestyle and your tolerance for the neighborhoods that you would live in.

Also, being 18, night life will be limited as you are not of the legal age in New York to go to certain places. Movies are about 11.00 per ticket. You will be close to Coney Island in Bensonhurst, so if that is your thing you can visit there in the summer. There is a park there that has free concerts in the summer time. Also, there are loads of free things to do in the city during the summer. Just look online, pack a lunch and enjoy.

Best of luck regardless of what decision you make. Just make sure you think it through and speak with your parents and your support system, so that you will know exactly what you can expect from that front before you make a decision.

[Otis_Nevins]

Go see "Midnight Cowboy." Things haven't changed a lot since then --- for people who come here with no money.

[stilldirrty]

Originally Posted by fubar_bohica

Go see "Midnight Cowboy." Things haven't changed a lot since then --- for people who come here with no money.

Do you mean the "Naked Cowboy" He is the one who "services" to outsiders on Timesquare with the guitar...oh my god. I have story for any of you who are interested.

When I was 16 It was my first visit to New York City, I always seen New York as this "glamour life, with flashing lights, and high couture fashion clothing. Just basic GLAMOUR. I really looked up to NYC back at that time, because I though it was THE city of the World and high class

So we are driving in Times Square in our Black Car and we see this "Naked Cowboy" playing his guitar with a texas hat on! (He did wear underwear sadly..would've been more interesting if he did not.

So back to the story, my family and I are from Eastern Europe and ethics, etiquette, and civilized culture is very important to us. So..A European family driving knowing in their minds, that this is probably the Greatest city on Earth...There in times square was an almost naked dude playing a guitar

My parents mouths dropped, as I kept laughing. Then after the shock had sit in they started to move their mouths "How dare, these people this in the middle of the street. Appaled"!!

My standards of what I thought NYC was, the respect and recognition for it dropped in my mind, hahahaI still love nyc though



The second time I was in NYC i noticed One thing that really confuses me. I heard that people in Manhattan dress very well. Sure, they dress OK, but really I haven't noticed people wear "The nice expensive" clothing that Manhattan is so famous for? They where probably just tourists, but i always hear from Native New Yorkers that Manhattan dresses VERY well. I guess it depends.

I think people care more about clothing in Los Angeles in a more laid-back style. Especially the girls. But that something to do with the Beach Culture, and Hollywood. etc. ..Both places are crazy, expensive, and GLAMOUROUS

[DITC]

Why are you recommending Bensonhurst to this individual? A kid from Arizona coming to this city with no roots here, to live in an insular Italian/Asian/Russian neighborhood with no cliche NY architecture or glamorous types. Manhattan is 45 minutes away...honestly this kid would be better off living 45 MIN AWAY in New Brunswick, NJ among college kids. This kid will be miserable in Bhurst.

Even though he cannot afford it he should be in Manhattan, or at least Western Queens/Hoboken/Northern Brooklyn type places.

[newtoli]

Um, if the Naked Cowboy alone made you lose respect for NY, you might not want to move here. You'll see a lot worse.

[Otis_Nevins]

"Midnight Cowboy" is a 1969 movie (won best picture, 1970) about life "on the edge" in Manhattan.

[stilldirrty]

I mean sure...I would rather live in Manhattan!! But who does not! If we could then I bet most of us would! All though unfortunetly that is not the issue. I guess Bensonhurst crossed my mind because it is an Italian/Polish/Russian neighborhood.

Emphasis on Russian. I speak Ukrainian & Russian. So I think I will fit in quite ok. As I was born in Ukraine and moved to Russia. So I have lived in two other countries outside America. I have visited Poland numerous times also Czech Republic.(Since South Brooklyn is filled with immigrants from Eastern and Central Europe) Having to associate in 3 different languages (Russian, Ukrainian, Standard English) Perhaps that will be of some use to me, since I understand the culture fairly well. All though South Brooklyn is filled with Russian speakers like me! -- I doubt that will help me in the "career" field, as with new friendships it could be if some help of course knowing Russian and Ukrainian language.

Bensonhurst is 45 minutes away from Manhattan? I read that it was over 70 minutes away by subway!! -- So hearing that its actually closer then further is good news. Lol

Originally Posted by DITC

Why are you recommending Bensonhurst to this individual? A kid from Arizona coming to this city with no roots here, to live in an insular Italian/Asian/Russian neighborhood with no cliche NY architecture or glamorous types. Manhattan is 45 minutes away...honestly this kid would be better off living 45 MIN AWAY in New Brunswick, NJ among college kids. This kid will be miserable in Bhurst.

Even though he cannot afford it he should be in Manhattan, or at least Western Queens/Hoboken/Northern Brooklyn type places.

[DITC]

Originally Posted by stilldirrty

I mean sure...I would rather live in Manhattan!! But who does not! If we could then I bet most of us would! All though unfortunetly that is not the issue. I guess Bensonhurst crossed my mind because it is an Italian/Polish/Russian neighborhood.

Emphasis on Russian. I speak Ukrainian & Russian. So I think I will fit in quite ok. As I was born in Ukraine and moved to Russia. So I have lived in two other countries outside America. I have visited Poland numerous times also Czech Republic.(Since South Brooklyn is filled with immigrants from Eastern and Central Europe) Having to associate in 3 different languages (Russian, Ukrainian, Standard English) Perhaps that will be of some use to me, since I understand the culture fairly well. All though South Brooklyn is filled with Russian speakers like me! -- I doubt that will help me in the "career" field, as with new friendships it could be if some help of course knowing Russian and Ukrainian language.

Bensonhurst is 45 minutes away from Manhattan? I read that it was over 70 minutes away by subway!! -- So hearing that its actually closer then further is good news. Lol

You didnt specify that. Southern Brooklyn will be fine for you then. If you like making new friends of your ethnic origin, you can meet many if you get in the whole Southern Brooklyn/Staten Island/Central New Jersey circle. 3 languages...thats good stuff kid. However, if you are not into hanging with your ethnic crowd and want the "diversity" of Manhattan with all its lounges, wine bars, and coffee shops, you might be disappointed with Southern Brooklyn.

Time from Bensonhurst depends on where in Manhattan. I figure you are looking more for proximity to Downtown areas such as Canal St. and Union Square. If you want to go Uptown it will easily take 70 minutes.

[stilldirrty]

I understand when it comes to activities Manhattan has the most out of any borough in NYC, but what other boroughs have their own "Ethnic/Diverse flavor" In the Metropolitan Area itself?

I heard Greenpoint and Williamsburg are also intresting areas, all though I have not been to Queens or Northern Brooklyn. I've been to the Bronx around the area of Parkchester. I have been to Staten Island too. I've been to tons of places in New Jersey too. Cliffside, North Bergen, Perth Amboy kind of the west part the Hudson river area basically excluding Jersey City and Bayonne.

Are there interesting ares that are outside of Manhattan that are wortwhile visiting? From your personal opinions anyone?

Originally Posted by DITC

You didnt specify that. Southern Brooklyn will be fine for you then. If you like making new friends of your ethnic origin, you can meet many if you get in the whole Southern Brooklyn/Staten Island/Central New Jersey circle. 3 languages...thats good stuff kid. However, if you are not into hanging with your ethnic crowd and want the "diversity" of Manhattan with all its lounges, wine bars, and coffee shops, you might be disappointed with Southern Brooklyn.

Time from Bensonhurst depends on where in Manhattan. I figure you are looking more for proximity to Downtown areas such as Canal St. and Union Square. If you want to go Uptown it will easily take 70 minutes.