College Student from VA, Looking to Live in Texas (Dallas: look for a job, transfer to)

[VladimirVKov]

Hello everyone.


I'm a 24 year old community college student, who's now sick of living in Northern Virginia. I was raised here all my life, and because of current struggles in my personal life, I plan to attend college in another state someday.


I have always admired the Lone Star State. The rich history in the region, the strength of the Texans, the warm hospitality, and I've heard of your beautiful weather. When I've finished my community college years, I plan to apply to transfer to Texas A&M, and if I'm accepted, I will move to Texas.


Ideally, I strive to live in suburban DFW. I'd prefer to live in a decent neighborhood, where people are still friendly to their neighbors. A place with a community feel is what I'm looking for. Also, walkability isn't an issue for me, as I have my own car.


Is it possible to find a community like this in DFW? I'm really tired of the uppity people where I live, and just wish to move to a suburban community where chatting with your next-door neighbor isn't a thing of the past. Any recommendations on places would be much appreciated.

Chris

[C24L]

Hi, i think out of state tuition would be an isssue.The Dallas/Fort Worth/Arlington Metroplex is getting pricey so I would advise majoring in a degree thats applicable like a STEM field.Also, suburbs are typically for families so that could be an issue too.Also, how would you pay for TAMU?It may just be best to wait to move to Texas untill after you finished your bachelors.Texas does not really have a reputation for beautiful climates especially the DFWA area...I think Dallas is a big time "Keeping with the Joneses" place so that could be a turn-off if u dont want uppity people.Best of luck,Chris.

[VladimirVKov]

Thank you for the reply.

I'm planning on living in Texas for a year, so that I can become an in-state student. Also, I currently have a part-time job to fund my college education. I figure I'd get another one when I move to DFW.

As for suburbs, I have no intentions of living in a "hip" place.

Just FYI, I need to finish community college first, before I come to your great state.

[C24L]

Originally Posted by VladimirVKov

Thank you for the reply.

I'm planning on living in Texas for a year, so that I can become an in-state student. Also, I currently have a part-time job to fund my college education. I figure I'd get another one when I move to DFW.

As for suburbs, I have no intentions of living in a "hip" place.

Just FYI, I need to finish community college first, before I come to your great state.

Netime....okay thats kool.I knew your were gonna finish junior college b4 moving to Texas.Thanks for thinking Texas is a great state.What industry are you thinking about working in in DFWA?....I would not think McJobs could really pay for a major state school but i could be wrong.Best of luck,OP.

[VladimirVKov]

I'm currently working part-time in a restaurant. I'll finance my studies with this job.

I plan to major in Linguistics at A&M. When I finish my studies, I'll probably look for a job in the DFW area, that involves languages. Probably something in the business sector.

Is DFW a good place to be a business professional?

[C24L]

Originally Posted by VladimirVKov

I'm currently working part-time in a restaurant. I'll finance my studies with this job.

I plan to major in Linguistics at A&M. When I finish my studies, I'll probably look for a job in the DFW area, that involves languages. Probably something in the business sector.

Is DFW a good place to be a business professional?

Yes,Dallas is a good place to be a business professional.What do you do at this restaurant....waiter or something like that?

[VladimirVKov]

I work in the kitchen, preparing the restaurant food.

[Austinite76]

DFW is nowhere near A&M. Are you planning on driving 3 hours each way to classes?

[C24L]

Originally Posted by VladimirVKov

I work in the kitchen, preparing the restaurant food.

I highly doubt that would be enough to pay for TAMU.....also Dallas is in a whole different part of the state than the BCS.the cost for one year at TAMU is close to 30,000 a year.