Here's what I've tried so far....
I contacted the alumnae association for AXiD that's in Auburn, since that's only an hour away. I'm hoping I can connect with a sister, or a sister who knows somebody between Auburn and Columbus that I can meet and/or stay with.
I've been told that North Columbus is the "safer" side of town. Sucks because the hotel I found was definitely on the south side. Damn internet - made it sound like such a good deal too.
I really am hoping to find something for about $400 a month if possible, since I still have to pay my rent for the apt my husband and I already have. Things are going to be tight for a little while, but we'll be able to make it work.
I looked at the Columbus State website last night at possible housing situations. Their website states that you have to be a student to live on campus, but I guess worse case scenario, if they have empty rooms they are trying to fill, maybe I can get lucky.
I wish there was a way for me to take advantage of military placement/housing help...but if you arent a
retired veteran, the military doesnt do jack squat for you. I was a one-termer....
I also created an account on roommates.com, and found 5 potential roommates who were all military, and okay with a month to month short term situation, so I contacted them and I'm waiting to hear back. I've got enough time that if any of them sound like it might be okay, I can drive down one weekend before then to meet them and get a feel for the situation.
I hope I can find something! I cant afford to sit in a car for 5 hours a day to drive 270 miles round trip...and the gas...good grief! And no...the new job is not offering financial relocation assistance
I wish they were, but I'm just thankful they offered me the job, because they very well could have offered to someone local to the area instead...