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So I am 20 and I am a community college student here in Oregon and I would like to know what are the best cities to go to after graduation? I have always been fascinated by large cities and I would like to spend the rest of my life in one of them. I currently have thought of the top 3 cities to live in in the title and I would like to know which one is the best.
1. I have always thought NYC is one of the cities that I like. I have thought of working in a job relating to history there or work in one of their museums.
2. Las Vegas is my next choice. My dad currently runs a business in Las Vegas and I was thinking of choosing LV as my second choice to live in.
3. Portland Oregon is my last one since I live kind of close to it.
Which choice do you think is the best out of the 3?
One of them isn't "the best." They're all equally fine places to live. You just have to decide which one will suit you the best. Personally, I would look at where you can get the job you want. And which one you can afford to live in.
So I am 20 and I am a community college student here in Oregon and I would like to know what are the best cities to go to after graduation? I have always been fascinated by large cities and I would like to spend the rest of my life in one of them. I currently have thought of the top 3 cities to live in in the title and I would like to know which one is the best.
1. I have always thought NYC is one of the cities that I like. I have thought of working in a job relating to history there or work in one of their museums.
2. Las Vegas is my next choice. My dad currently runs a business in Las Vegas and I was thinking of choosing LV as my second choice to live in.
3. Portland Oregon is my last one since I live kind of close to it.
Which choice do you think is the best out of the 3?
You're young, so if you really want to live in New York, I'd say just go for it. If it's not for you or you can't find a way to make it there, you'll be filtered out of the place pretty quick. If it works, you'll probably have some fun til you get tired of the high real estate/rental prices... It'll be exciting though.
Those streets will make you feel brand new and those lights will inspire you...if you can make it there you can make it anywhere.
You can always move to Las Vegas or Portland later on if you really want to...
I would actually say Seattle, even though it's not on your list. It's just so beautiful up there. It combines big city life, new technology like Microsoft, and amazing natural beauty, with the Olympic National Park, Mount Rainier National Park, and North Cascades National Park surrounding the city in a great triangle formation, with the city at the center. Then there's also the San Juan Islands, Snoqualmie Falls, and the Pudget Sound too.
Las Vegas is nice, and Portland is too. (Though Seattle > Portland in both cityscape and natural beauty).
I would say follow your heart and go for NYC, even though I'm not a fan at all. You're lucky in that you have both Vegas and Portland as fallback options, although neither has a stellar economy, especially when compared to NYC.
If I was making the same decision, I'd chose Vegas. I'm a little honky-tonk, and the sheer beauty and ruggedness of the Nevada desert can't be replicated by any state, IMO.
I was born and raised in the Northeast, and I've never been a fan. I was never really compatible with the people and lifestyle there, even as a young kid, and I always kinda felt like I was born in the wrong region.
Portland is nice, but a little too gloomy for me--I need intense sunlight and blue skies at least 80% of the time (i.e., Vegas).
To work in a museum in NYC you usually need Masters in Library Science/Art History/Curating from a top tier university. So yeah, I'd get more education before going to NYC if you are community college student in Oregon.
It all depends on what you're looking for in a city.
Each city has their own positive and negative aspects to them. If you're looking for culture, most likely NYC will be the best bet, although Portland has some great outdoor experiences second to none, and Vegas has some amazing ski resorts and mountain retreats, aside from all the casinos.
If you're looking for affordability, Las Vegas will cost less in rent and cost of living between all three cities, that is if you don't gamble your trust fund away. Plus the buffets are cheap if your budget is tight on money for food.
If you're looking for quality of life, Portland has an immense amount of outdoor attractions that are sure to satisfy anyone who enjoys an outdoor life. Though Portland compare to Vegas and NYC, you might find yourself a bit bored, as there certainly isn't as much to offer in terms of a wide-ranging amenities compared to the other two cities.
If you're looking for work in a moderately competitive field, as most are in NYC, and looking for a career, NYC is a good bet. Although it can be very competitive depending on the job, the cost of living ratio to income far surpasses the other cities in terms of being much more expensive to live -- but it comes down to what kind of job you want to have, if any, in the city.
Overall, if you're looking for a quality place to live, has cultural activities and is affordable, great nightlife, inexpensive food options, close to LA for those road trips, out of your three cities, I would choose Las Vegas, NV as the sure winner. Plus, look at that view!
If you are truly interested in museum work or history you should also consider Washington DC as a place to head. But only after you get more education. It's a highly educated town and I doubt an AA or AS will get you very far. Your best bet might be getting experience in some smaller city first if you can't land the job you want in one the cities you list. With some experience (and probably some more edcuation) you might then be able to come to NYC or somewhere like it. In fact, all the big Northeast cities, by virtue of their longevity, will have more museums, historical societies, preservation groups, etc than you'll find elsewhere. So you might as well consider Philly, Boston, and Baltimore as well.
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It all depends on what you're looking for in a city.
Plus, look at that view!
