Relocating to scranton and I have questions!

[theatergypsy]

Originally Posted by 19surf88

Hi im 23 college grad and relocating to scranton, PA from Southern california for a job. I have never been there and dont know anyone in PA. Im shipping my car over so ill have one over there.

1.) Im looking for an apartment in a lively part of downtown to rent. What do you recommend? Does not matter on the cost but prob not more than $1000 per month for a bedroom.

2.) Are there opportunties for alot of outdoor activities around Scranton? I like hiking, skiing, mountain biking

3.) Do people in scranton often make weekend trips to other big cities (philly, Nyc, DC...)

4.) Is there a passenger train that transports people to other big Northeast cities?

5.) Is there a covered swimming pool in scranton for swimming during the winter?

6.) How is the night life and is it easy to meet people around my age?

7.) Any big differences i should be aware of between the north east vs so cal (mentality, people, customs)

8.) Any overally advice you recommend before i make the move in late august?

This little old lady, (no, I'm not from Dupont), suggests that you bring your good attitude with you and you'll have friends in no time.

I migrated to NEPA back in the '60s. Scranton was our first stop, after living in several big cities. Life was less frenetic, and it took some getting used to, but we persevered and I'm still here, some forty years later, having voted down the opportunity to relocate to the Big City.

Whatever your ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation, there will be people here who share those traits. If your college degree is part of who you are, and not all that you are, you'll do fine here. Just remember that you won't always be the smartest person in the room.

You're going to l-o-v-e the traffic. Or lack of it. You may not feel the same way about some of the drivers, though.

Oh, and try to be open-minded about the pizza. Okay?

[Mr Yuk]

Originally Posted by 19surf88

1.) Does not matter on the cost but prob not more than $1000 per month for a bedroom.

For less than $1000 a month around here, you can rent a nice house with a yard.

[auntieannie68]

Originally Posted by theatergypsy

This little old lady, (no, I'm not from Dupont), suggests that you bring your good attitude with you and you'll have friends in no time.

I migrated to NEPA back in the '60s. Scranton was our first stop, after living in several big cities. Life was less frenetic, and it took some getting used to, but we persevered and I'm still here, some forty years later, having voted down the opportunity to relocate to the Big City.

Whatever your ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation, there will be people here who share those traits. If your college degree is part of who you are, and not all that you are, you'll do fine here. Just remember that you won't always be the smartest person in the room.

You're going to l-o-v-e the traffic. Or lack of it. You may not feel the same way about some of the drivers, though.

Oh, and try to be open-minded about the pizza. Okay?

and lol to the last part good post and i am an old lady that was raised in dupont(lol)

[helpiwanttomove]

I know this thread is two months old but I can relate to it.. but..

What is the issue with the pizza? I'll move if the local pizza sucks. :-|

[jimazee]

Originally Posted by helpiwanttomove

What is the issue with the pizza? I'll move if the local pizza sucks. :-|

No (new) comment .... try looking back at a few of the threads on this topic. Here's a start....

Outstanding Pizza Poll - NEPA PIZZA?

Just why?

[auntieannie68]

Originally Posted by helpiwanttomove

I know this thread is two months old but I can relate to it.. but..

What is the issue with the pizza? I'll move if the local pizza sucks. :-|

very funny--listen to steve corbett at 3 on wilk radio--he has a pizza king thing going on--lol!

[theatergypsy]

Originally Posted by helpiwanttomove

I know this thread is two months old but I can relate to it.. but..

What is the issue with the pizza? I'll move if the local pizza sucks. :-|

You'll find many styles of pizza here. Some people are not interested in exploring the options and others are only too happy to try them all. (There's even a place in Hazleton that calls it "pitza".)

There are all the chains. The box usually tastes better than the pie.
There is the Old Forge style which is unique and some people wouldn't eat any other kind.
There is the traditional "New York Style" which only true New Yorkers love.
Personally, I like the pizza I used to eat when I was growing up in the Bristol/Trenton area, known as "tomato pie".

OMT: many pizza's are cut in squares and you order by the "cut". Some of the traditional places do sell round pies and you can order a "slice".


Reserve judgement. You're sure to find something you like.

[toobusytoday]

No! Not the pizza discussion here!

(Seriously - NOT. HERE.)