Thanks so much for your help.
I've since extended my search to Manhattan, going up to $850, East Village direction, will look into Upper East and West Side now, thanks.
Yeah I noticed a lot of Wash. Heights/Inwood places are advertising as being close to Columbia. I sort of assumed they'd be
kind of safe because it's a student area. I think I'll keep looking there?
Queens just seems really far from Manhattan. I'll most likely be working in retail (have good experience) so would like to try work in Man. Obviously, being a 21 year old student I want to get out and see the nightlife
Don't want to spend loads on taxis, risk late night subways. I suppose I'd go higher rent if it would mean cheaper cabs, can walk to amenities in say 30 mins.
Looking up Irish Echo now, thanks!
I've gotten in contact with a few places and some have come back saying that I'd need to personally view the place. At worst, I'll get to NY, stay in a hostel for 3 nights or so and go visiting places all day!
Again, thank you so much.