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Hi im a young english female and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on moving from England to New York as most of the information i have found has been posted by americans moving from a different state/city to New York whereas i suppose the advice is rather different for me.
I am currently studying and will be going to University next year to study journalism/media and english, i plan to move to New York probably for a year or two as i want to travel and experience things before settling down.
I have been to New York before and i loved the atmosphere, i think it would be a great city to experience whilst im young!
I dont have alot of money so would be looking for fairly cheap accomodation.
If anyone has any information about work permits and what jobs are available (as i am british) I should have a degree by then and will be coming alone as i have no children.
Please help me out, any information or tips would be great!
Hi,
Unfortunately for you, there is very little that is inexpensive in New York City. In regards to rental apartments, look in the outer boros (boroughs) of Queens and Brooklyn. There will be a greater possibility in these counties to find somewhat affordable housing. The internet is a great tool for searching, also use the local news papers... New York Times, NY Daily News, Long Island Newsday. These are the largest news papers and they may have online classifieds. Your University and the school you're transferring to may have valuable information about housing. There are tons of Brits living in New York and it may be wise to try to contact one of your countrymen in a 'forum' for a touch of 'experienced' information.
Please resist the notions of the armies of ignorant people (mostly out-of-towners and not City residents) who will try to convince you how dangerous the City is. It's not. It's a big, crowded place filled with all the elements of human nature.... just like any other large city, small town or even the local Pub. If you've been to London for any length of time you'll have no problems - language may be a barrier... just drop the "r's" and speak quite fast. good luck
I think your biggest hurdle will be to get a legal visa that allows a reputable employer to hire you. NYC isn't cheap (although it's not quite as bad as some on this board would have you believe). I've lived in London and I'd say that the cost of living in both cities is about the same. Except that our telephone system works here in NYC.
You'd do well to find yourself some kind of niche work that nobody else would be able to do. That would justify your visa. To rent an apartment you need to prove employment, so getting some kind of job settled before you get here is preferable.
You might consider researching jobs in Little Britain. I don't really know much about the area, but it seems like some of your "home folk" might be able to give you a few pointers or perhaps a good lead or two.
Oops, sorry - that seems to be the wrong Little Britain. The one I was thinking of is the one they're campaigning for and the one above seems to be someplace already established. Who knew there were two? Here's a different link to get you started in your search:
Campaign for Little Britain (http://www.campaignforlittlebritain.com/blog/ - broken link)
I think Craiglist online would be the best and fastest way for you to find a place to live and work in NY. You could do temp work to get income rolling in shortly after you arrive until you find something more permanent. I did it for a year after I came two years ago.
You may want to find a sublet initially to find something quickly. I recommend Astoria in Queens. It's very safe and a great neighborhood with amenities all around. Manhattan is 20-25 minutes away by train. Lot's of other areas to live as well, but I'd stick with neighborhoods in Queens if you're looking for something safe and inexpensive. What is your price range?
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Here's a different link to get you started in your search:
Craigslist
