So... tell me about Charlotte... (apartment, how much, high school)
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I'm a single female, 25 years old, considering going to graduate school in Charlotte. I'm deciding between Charlotte and Charleston, WV. I'd like some input from young folks in Charlotte. What's the dating life like there for young chickies like me? How's the nightlife? Are people friendly--is it easy to make friends? How's the cost of living? I know this sounds like 20 questions, but I'm really torn about where to go! Oh, and if any grad students have any input, it'd be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Well, I suspect people are like me and hate to give you advice when we have no clue what you like to do, how easily you make friends, what your budget as a grad student will be, etc.
I guess my thoughts are - you go to the graduate school you prefer and the rest of it just falls in place. If you hate it wherever you decide to go - it's not like you will be there forever.
Also, if you are in grad school, you will be meeting people in your department and that is often how you start with friendships. You would most likely want to live some place close to campus, and that limits where you would get an apartment, unless you don't mind a commute. Plus, grad students are typically on a tight budget, so that means - will you need a roommate? And - how much can you afford? Until you get accepted into grad school and find out if you get a TA position and stipend - you are not really gonna know about your budget, right? Maybe you will need a part time job, and those are in short supply here right now.
So I suspect most folks are hesitant to try to help you w/ so many variables, including what you enjoy doing in your free time. Of course, in grad school, you are not gonna have much free time, so honestly - the best advice I can give you is to apply to the schools you are considering - and then once you are accepted - just row w/ the flow.
Movinonup13 - I'm a little confused by your post. Are you saying that if (hypothetically) both schools and grad programs are equal, which city is better for socially? It doesn't seem like an equal comparison. Charleston, WV is small July 2007: 50,478, 31.6 square miles. Compare that to Charlotte July 2007: 671,588, 242.3 square miles. As you can see those stats are almost two years old and the city has grown since then.
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I'd like some input from young folks in Charlotte. I'm 30 but I've lived in Charlotte since I was 18.
What's the dating life like there for young chickies like me? Generally good but a lot depends on the individual person.
How's the nightlife? What do you like to do? There are restaurants, bars and night clubs if that's your thing. There is a new complex uptown called the EpiCentre and I've had a lot of fun there. Here is a link to the Charlotte tourism website. CHARLOTTE NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT they have a video as well Dining and Nightlife
Are people friendly--is it easy to make friends? Yes, in my experience.
How's the cost of living? Compared to what? Where are you moving from?
Thanks for the replies... sorry if I was vague! Right now I live in a city of around 300,000 people. I'm not happy here at all, it's a northern city and the vibe isn't friendly at all. I currently pay $645 a month for a 1 bedroom apartment that's not that great, if that gives you an idea of the cost of living where I'm at. People in my city tend to only stick with friends they made in high school or college--most of my college friends left, so I'm kinda alone here--hence the reason I asked about how easy it is to make friends. Also the dating scene is terrible here--guys have such a bad attitude and only want to date women who are blonde, blue eyed, and tan (no offense to anyone who fits that description, that's just not what I am). As far as what I like to do, I'm not a big partier or anything, but I do like to go out to clubs once in awhile. Basically I'm just looking for a place that would be safe, have a much more open vibe about it, have a reasonable cost of living, and afford me opportunities to meet others like myself. Hope that gives you a better idea of what I'm looking for! :-)
haha I just read it when you posted your reply! I needed a good laugh--takes some of the stress off making this decision! lol
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