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I'll be starting grad school in June at Columbia University, right by New York Presbyterian on 168th. Right now I'm living in Nassau County on Long Island. Unfortunately there's no way I'm going to be able to withstand that commute from where I am, taking the LIRR then up to 168th everyday - so I have to move.
I'm leaning towards living in Riverdale and just taking the 1 train down, as that commute seems relatively easy, and is in a decent area. But in the back of my mind I am still wondering if I'd be able to do a slightly longer commute and live in say, Queens.
I don't have a problem moving closer, but staying near family / friends would be desirable (closer to long island), if it's not too crazy. From my estimation that would be about an hour commute each direction, depending on where in Queens I live. Accurate?
Though I live near the city I don't know it that well, so I'll gladly accept everyone's opinions!
I'll be starting grad school in June at Columbia University, right by New York Presbyterian on 168th. Right now I'm living in Nassau County on Long Island. Unfortunately there's no way I'm going to be able to withstand that commute from where I am, taking the LIRR then up to 168th everyday - so I have to move.
I'm leaning towards living in Riverdale and just taking the 1 train down, as that commute seems relatively easy, and is in a decent area. But in the back of my mind I am still wondering if I'd be able to do a slightly longer commute and live in say, Queens.
I don't have a problem moving closer, but staying near family / friends would be desirable (closer to long island), if it's not too crazy. From my estimation that would be about an hour commute each direction, depending on where in Queens I live. Accurate?
Though I live near the city I don't know it that well, so I'll gladly accept everyone's opinions!
Thanks
The subway is inconsistent, and from time to time there are major delays. Your professors might not be to cool with you using MTA issues as an excuse. LIVE close to where you're going to school. It's better to be able to walk it.
Many students live within walking distance of Columbia and there is even student housing at Columbia if you want to do that.
Definitely don't do the Queens commute (too far). Riverdale is too far too because it really begins BEYOND the last stop of the 1 train. You'd need to take a bus to the train most likely.
Long commutes would really cut into your workload at Columbia.
A Queens commute that is one hour on way on a bad day could easily become TWO HOURS on a BAD day. Do not commute from Queens to Columbia. It makes no sense.
Even that completely makes no sense. It's better to live in the vicinity of the school. Right in Washington Heights.
I agree with Writerdude. Don't make your like complicated, OP!
Just live in Washington Heights (Hudson heights), UWS, UES, or Harlem (west side). You will be able to find a good deal. I found 2 for you and those are near the hospital.
If you live in Wash Heights, you will find yourself a nice latina with a big culo, big tiddays with eraser size nipples... You will also save on transportation since you could bike or walk to the hospital.
Pick somewhere in between inwood and west harlem to live. I'd choose to live near school personally so I could walk.
Will you be getting a job? If so you could also pick where that is located.
Forget about Queens and Brooklyn.
Theres a studio for $1450 and a 1br for $1725 right there off of 168st. Try to be in the area if its your first time in the city.
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