What's going wrong in Tallahassee??? (University: university, triathlon, stats)

[Floridaherbgirl]

Trying to compare Tally to Gainesville....what ALL can you share with me?! =D I am a Mom; F/T student with 2 college age sons....looking to buy and grow with one of these two college towns....

[TD*]

Tally is more of a Metropolitan city. There is more business and more going on here than Gainesville. Tallahassee has a few more employment opportunities than Gainesville as well.

Tallahassee is very Beautiful city. Its hilly and full of beautiful trees and canopy roads.

Gainesville is a nice city as well, but it is very dominated by the university. The students run that town, and life kind of revolves around the school. Not to say thats bad, but its just an observation.


I think you honestly can't go wrong with either, but I would ask you to visit both places and compare for yourself.

Tallahassee is growing very rapidly and is developing districts, (Downtown, Midtown, Gaines, Market District, etc) Its kind of cool that it is big enough to feel like a medium sized city without being to big.


Gainesville has more of a college town feel to it, which definately is not a bad thing at all. its charming, and has lots to love as well.


These are my thoughts of visiting Gainesville a lot and loving it, and being a Lifelong resident of Tallahassee.

[EscAlaMike]

The main difference is that Gainesville is a college town. Nothing more, nothing less.

While Tallahassee is a college town as well, it is also the state capital. It's also bigger, so there is just a little more opportunity there. You can also avoid the "collegey" areas for the most part.

In other words, take UF away from Gainesville, and you have Starke. Take FSU and FAMU away from Tallahassee, and it's still the state capital, you know what I mean?

I happen to prefer the natural aspect of Tallahassee. There are so many huge beautiful trees everywhere, and the city park system is top notch. Also, can't beat the rolling hills on the north side of town.

Both cities are also about equal distance to the nearest beach if that matters to you. Gainesville might be a little closer, but it's not a huge difference.

[Floridaherbgirl]

IF I am looking to get my Bachelors in Business/HR Mgmt/Marketing in the Fall...
Where would you suggest I attend; other than FSU and
Where would you suggest I live? I just rec'd a very small mortgage approval; I thought of something rural, clean, safe, affordable and within 30 mins of school. In a couple of years I could turn it into a rental property and build my 'dream home'.

Thanks for the help!
Robin

[TD*]

Robin, i will not tell you where you should go to school. This is up to you.

If you choose Leon county, look at the Buck Lake Area for neighborhoods, or Southwood, Or Killearn,

[Floridaherbgirl]

TD - Thanks for the info; I wasn't asking you to tell me 'where' to attend but was asking of the choices other than FSU; sorry that didn't come through. I can make a choice, I don't know what all the decent choices are in the Tally area. I am not interested in Phoenix or Everest for example...

[TD*]

other schools in tally? oh you have famu and tcc and branches.of Flagler and st Leo

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[smurph05]

Floridaherbgirl - Good luck to you and your educational journey! I too went back to school once my children were in college. I'll be graduating in two weeks! I can say with certainty that my education meant far more as a returning adult than it did when I was a young adult. This time around I found school to be so easy, so, so easy compared to when I was an undergraduate. I chalk this up to maturity and the organizational skills that come with being a parent. Also, because of age and wisdom, I could see the broad implications of the subject matter in every class I took. I also took a 2 week summer study abroad course that was wonderful. Traveling via study abroad exposed me to things that I never would have encountered had I been traveling as a typical tourist. My advice to you is to get involved as much as you can and don't let your age hold you back. You go girl!

[Floridaherbgirl]

What a positive reply! Thanks for the encouragement. I never went to school when I was younger, hit the work force (sold software pkgs for awhile to places like the stores at Disney). Then I got married and marketed my husband's career. After my divorce 3 years ago I wasn't impressive on paper so I really, REALLY want that piece of paper. =D That along with my experience I hope to get into a market where I can soar. I have found it harder now that I am older...how in the world did you find it easier!?!? I have a 3.81 GPA but I keep fighting with my math classes; algebra and had to w/d from stats this semester. I am taking a generic math class over the summer along with Ethics and a Library 1 credit course to finish up my AA and then will hit the business school in the Fall. I thought of studying abroad, I think it would be too much fun, and I DO think I would totally absorb every aspect of the travel, the country, the people now that I am older but....I am supporting two college age students as well...and I know they'd want to go with me. So, maybe next summer. I am so grateful I can have this opportunity now; once I have those degrees I'll always have them. Thanks again for sharing!

[Floridaherbgirl]

BTW what is your degree in? Where are you graduating from? What are your goals now that you have it? (((sorry I had to ask))) =D