Should I avoid the commute or not? (Arlington, Reston: nightlife, best)

[JfromReston]

Originally Posted by gomason

We are all frat boys that do keg stands in our front yards. None of us are responsible and have our own families.

I'm not in my 20's, am responsible, have a family and I've done keg stands!

[Carlingtonian]

Originally Posted by JfromReston

I'm not in my 20's, am responsible, have a family and I've done keg stands!

I'm doing one right now!

[MDude25]

Originally Posted by IsThisNameTaken

I have a job offer in Reston, Va and will have to relocate. I'm a recent college graduate and would like to live close to the city. I have looked into some towns suggested to me in another thread I created in the D.C. forum but I'm not sure about the commutes. I have spent a great amount of time researching the silver spring, MD area and really like it there, I am also very interested in being a Maryland resident for in-state tuition if I chose to go to graduate school (I love University of Maryland). I've considered moving to Arlington, Va or Mclean, Va as well but I am concerned about the commute.

Just wanted some opinions on whether I should extend my commute by trying to live closer to the city or if I should just find housing in the Reston area. For a young person will Reston be an exciting place to live? How bad of a commute would I be looking at should I choose to move to Silver Spring, Arlington or Mclean?

Also, what time of day would be best to commute to avoid the traffic? 7am? 7pm?

Thanks in Advance!

It seems it would be best if you remain a Maryland resident, having that in-state tuition at College Park is a big help to you.

The Silver Spring to Reston commute is doable, You could of course also look into Bethesda as well, either is a doable commute and not a huge difference in experience, time, and traffic. Please note that traffic varies depending on the day and hour you're driving. So try to adjust your work schedule when traffic is less (avoid rush hour time).

Just remember if you move to VA you can kiss that in-state tuition goodbye. I'm also an in-state alumni from UMCP, I would recommend finishing your graduate school first then perhaps moving to VA if you later decide that is best.

Hope this helps.

[stpickrell]

Reston itself is at least worth a try but if you're intent on going to grad school then

If you do Silver Spring, just get used to long Metro commutes or working off hours (it's only like 40-45 minutes off hours.)

[FCNova]

Originally Posted by JfromReston

I'm not in my 20's, am responsible, have a family and I've done keg stands!

In my experience keg stands are even more fun when you're old and have a family

[dkf747]

Where I'm from we did keg runs, not keg stands.

[Middlin]

Originally Posted by gomason

This makes a lot of sense: first tell people to stop stereotyping all young people and then you make a stereotype about all young people in Arlington.


Exactly.


We are all frat boys that do keg stands in our front yards. None of us are responsible and have our own families.


It gets really tiring defending Arlington from all the stereotypes...

Well, that was my point. What someone would consider "exciting" is another person's obnoxious drunkards. I think it's silly to constantly suggest that everyone in their 20's move to Arlington regardless of where they work because everyone knows ALL 20 somethings live in Arlington.

[MySonsDad]

"Just remember if you move to VA you can kiss that in-state tuition goodbye..."

Please elaborate.

[dkf747]

Originally Posted by MySonsDad

"Just remember if you move to VA you can kiss that in-state tuition goodbye..."

Please elaborate.

What's to explain? If you are no longer a resident of Maryland, you do not get the lower in-state tuition.

[MySonsDad]

Im sorry. Misunderstood.