Maine to Wooster (Columbus, Akron: fit in, crime, buy)

[amyduke86]

Hello everyone,

I'll be graduating college in May and have been browsing open jobs (kinda tricky right now with the economy) and every so often a job I would be interested in pops up in Wooster. Can anyone give me a little insight on Wooster? I'm from Maine so I'm used to the cold and small town aspects. How would a 22 year old fit in in Wooster? Would it be easy to meet people? How is the crime in Wooster? Any help would be much appreciated! I'm seriously considering Wooster for my next step in life!

[mrspink]

For a 22 year old, I don't know how well the fit would be. From the times I have been there it seems like it is just a slower pace environment. I mean, you have your average small town shopping and the wal mart/targets etc...but no nice shopping complexes (I don't think...but it's been a while since I've been there). And I don't think the night life for a 22 year old would be too exciting. Personally, if you are looking into Ohio, I'd check out Columbus. The city is doing much better economically than the others in our state and would offer a lot more for the life a 22 year old would want. You do say that you are used to small town life though, so maybe Wooster wouldn't bother you. But if you want a change of pace, there are several suburbs of Columbus that I think may fit the lifestyle for a fresh college graduate. What type of job will you be looking for that keeps coming up in Wooster? That may help a little bit to see what part of Ohio would suit you best.

Hope that helps a little!

[gentlearts]

Wooster mainly consists of The College of Wooster, a very politically conservative college, and a bunch of Amish people. It is safe, and it is lovely country, but is this your idea of a good time at 22?

[livebyoptimism]

Well, I agree. It is really small. The good news... you can get Smuckers Jelly whenever you want! ha ha. That's where their factory is. You might have to give yourself a half hour drive to Akron to get some good night life. But if you're going to be working in Wooster, why not consider moving somewhere not in Wooster where you can meet young people? One of my college professors lived in Wooster & drove to Akron every day & he didn't mind the drive. He said that he did like living there. He talked about an open market that they have one night a week... I don't think it was on the weekends, but anyway, he said all the old people would come & buy their fruits & vegies at the market. Ha ha. Try Akron. It's not bad & there's TONS of bars & LOTS of young people.

[amsherwo]

It is a small city, but there's lots of parks and there are some bars that have been opening up to attract young people (Three Amigos downtown, BW3s on the north end and probably many others). I grew up there and still go to Wooster all the time. It is a lot of old people and conservatives, but there are a lot of liberal, open-minded people in Wooster too (hello, small liberal arts college right smack dab in the center of town). There's all kinds of stuff to do within a half hour or so of Wooster as well. But it's definitely a safe, quiet place to be and the cost of living is super reasonable there.