Soon to be college graduate planning on moving to California for awhile (Los Angeles: renting)

[thj0011]

Hello everyone,

My name is Trey and I am currently a Junior in college here in Texas. I am majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Political Science. I am hoping to move out to California for a few years for a few reasons.

1) I know that it is extremely stressful to try and raise a family in California and I figure my best chance of living out there without wanting to kill myself is while I am young and have less responsibilities.

2) I am looking to go to business school eventually and the best MBA programs require atleast two years of work experience. I figure it would be fun to move out to California and get some of that work experience.

3) I have always wanted to live out in California. I don't want to look back on my life and regret that.

I am really interested in Southern California but mainly because that's the only section of California that I have visited. I really love San Diego and the surrounding areas but Los Angeles attracts me too. I plan on working for the next year while I am still in Texas, so I can save up enough money to have a cushion in the case of any emergencies that may pop up.

Some really important information that may help everyone with this discussion is that my friend of 18 years will be moving out there with me so we will be renting a 2-bedroom instead of just a one bedroom. I am sure that makes it seem a bit less daunting.

All I am asking for is any information that you may find helpful. I have read previous posts on this message board that do help a little but under my situation I am thinking the advice may be a little different. Is there a big demand for people in the public relations sector? I was even looking at teaching high school or something, even though it doesn't make much money. I am assuming it may be able to cover the rent.

I thank everyone for any help they provide. Like a post on a previous thread said, "Where there is a will, there is a way."

[Charles]

Originally Posted by thj0011

2) I am looking to go to business school eventually and the best MBA programs require atleast two years of work experience.

Consider the Claremont Colleges for the MBA.

Claremont McKenna College

[grimstuff]

You should see the Bay Area before you commit to move anywhere.

[thj0011]

Originally Posted by grimstuff

You should see the Bay Area before you commit to move anywhere.

What's the bay area like? I heard it is kind of expensive there too. I think another reason my friend and I are looking towards Southern California is because he has a huge dream of being a writer/director for movies and he wants to follow that dream. I know that may sound so cliche but it is true.

But that doesn't mean I am closed on the whole bay area thing, I am interested to see what it offers. Any information is helpful.

[grimstuff]

Originally Posted by thj0011

What's the bay area like? I heard it is kind of expensive there too. I think another reason my friend and I are looking towards Southern California is because he has a huge dream of being a writer/director for movies and he wants to follow that dream. I know that may sound so cliche but it is true.

But that doesn't mean I am closed on the whole bay area thing, I am interested to see what it offers. Any information is helpful.

It's a little hard to give a little snapshot of what the Bay area is like as opposed to Southern California. I am biased toward it, so you should know that. However, if your friend is following a dream in Hollywood, than you should go south. I just think it's a shame to settle in the first place you've seen. The culture, climate, geography, everything is different up north.

[thj0011]

Originally Posted by grimstuff

It's a little hard to give a little snapshot of what the Bay area is like as opposed to Southern California. I am biased toward it, so you should know that. However, if your friend is following a dream in Hollywood, than you should go south. I just think it's a shame to settle in the first place you've seen. The culture, climate, geography, everything is different up north.

I understand, I myself am biased of the Houston area here in Texas. I have always wanted to visit San Francisco and other areas of northern California. They seem so peaceful and beautiful with the mountains and the forests. I am sure I will have saved up a decent amount before too long and I will probably have the chance to visit the Bay area before I make any final decisions.

I know you really don't know me since I didn't provide much insight into my psyche but I really just fell in love when I visited the Southern part of California. The way I look at it, I could always make a few trips up to the Bay area if I end up living in Southern Cali. After all, being from Texas I know how it is to drive for hours in the same state and when I end up at my destination it feels like a totally different state. I do thank you for your help though. I wish more people would provide some insight on what I should be expecting when I get out there and such.

[smiller4597]

In southern CA. you will find more sun, smog, warm busy beaches, hotter girls, cheaper rents and 70 deg. Christmas. In the Bay area you will find some sun, fog, much cooler temps all year round, wind, culture, culture and more culture, more diversity, some serious freaks and alot more people walking, jogging and using public transportation.