Seattle here I come, but where to live ?!

[sara!]

Originally Posted by eskercurve

If you move to Seattle in the summer, you will be pleasantly surprised at how not-rainy Seattle is in the summer. Otherwise, the rain is more like a mist, and there are sun breaks ;-)

Im so happy that I will move to seattle in the summer, I heard its very beautiful

[cybershaman]

Originally Posted by sara!

I read alot of good things about capitol hill and Queen anne but I thought that those neighborhoods would be alittle far from the University.thanks

not capitol hill,

check this out:

this is from the south end of cap hill to the campus of the uni of wa.

Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA to University of Washington: Visitors Information Center - Google Maps

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[Inkpoe]

Given to her unfamiliarity of the area and the rush of her 3 days, it probably would be better if she stayed closer to UW; like the previous mentions, and the Eastlake area. Greenlake is right next to the zoo, so that's always fun-- and of course, the lake and the community around it. Wallingford is cute. Eastlake is a bit subdued, but has all the amenities you're looking for-- I used to be part of the row team there, so I have a lot of positive memories of the area.

Capitol Hill just doesn't have that edge anymore, but it does have a couple great dance clubs. There's also a lot of property crimes on the rise in CH.

[iskray917]

The U District is not bad, you should definitely consider it if you want to be close to campus.

[SaltyDawg]

Wallingford: major business district center (45th) with numerous restaurants, coffee shops, bookstores, boutiques, etc. Densely populated, right across I-5 from the University district. Walkable to be sure. Access to Gas Works park, one of the jewels of the city.

Greenlake: busiest park in the state is the center of it. Really 3 separate business districts, none of which is as 'urban' as Wallingford, but all with high points (North Greenlake with a few restaurants, wine shop, chocolate shop; main business district with restaurants & coffee shops, Tangletown, which is really a Wallingford/Greenlake border district with a great little strip). The park is the draw, as it brings in tons of activity and a highly active populace.

For access to UW the most consolidated neighborhood - Wallingford. For outdoor activity and a more suburb-in-the-city feel - Greenlake. I'd be fine with either.

[toughguy]

You will be loving the Seattle climate when its a hell death furnace in Dubai, while it's a balmy 80 degrees with no humidity here.

[ahs]

I'm a grad student at UW. I've been living in U-district for 6 months. I think U-district is not the best neighborhood for grad students.

I believe that Fremont will be a good place to live (Especially around Fremont Ave and 36 st). However, the apartments are kind of expensive there. And for grocery, you have just one option, PCC, which is great but expensive. You'll see lots of people in their 30's there.

If you are looking for a more active area (22 - 30 years old) I would suggest Capitol Hill. I'm thinking about moving there (maybe next month, I'm not sure yet). There are lots of grocery stores there. However, it's less safe than Fremont (I don't know whether it is unsafe or not; If anybody knows, please tell me)

Overal, for me as an Internatioanl student, fremont or Capitol Hill are neighborhoods that you can get familiar with the culture of the countary you are gonna live for at least 2 years.

Green lake is a family place and almost dead at nights. Forget about it.

Hope that helps.

Abbas