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[deltadred]

Reppin' Brooklyn to the fullest
but on the real, you can't beat New York City
From NYU(Manhattan),Brooklyn(Brooklyn),Fordham(Bronx)an d
all the other fine colleges and univerities in NYC there's
nothing greater especially if your looking for diveristy

[PhDiva]

I'm in Los Angeles. The housing prices and traffic are out of control but if you become a resident, in-state tuition (for the Cal States) is cheap and schools are abundant. Of course, there are plenty of things to do and the weather is nice. Though I'm engaged, dating in LA was hard for a sista.

Good luck in your search

PhDiva

[lovelyivy84]

Any city except the one where I live is better, lol.

I have seen about 10 black people, more than half over the age of 70 and they all try to get me to go to church with them. There's no industry except for construction (which is run on illegal immigrant labor). It sucks.

[tld221]

Originally Posted by lovelyivy84

Any city except the one where I live is better, lol.

I have seen about 10 black people, more than half over the age of 70 and they all try to get me to go to church with them. There's no industry except for construction (which is run on illegal immigrant labor). It sucks.

and you stay because...? i always wondered why people stayed in locations that they don't like. there's enough of this country to make moves.

[lovelyivy84]

Originally Posted by tld221

and you stay because...? i always wondered why people stayed in locations that they don't like. there's enough of this country to make moves.

I stay because my SO is currently working on his master's degree here and doesn't want to leave until he's finished (he likes the college). As soon as he's done, I'm out.

[Dionysus]

Originally Posted by tld221

and you stay because...? i always wondered why people stayed in locations that they don't like. there's enough of this country to make moves.

I hate STL worth a passion, I stay because of family and friends. What's the use of living in a "better" location if you're lonely? However...Chicago is only like five hours away and I do have a little family up there, plus my closest cousin is moving up there soon. Once I graduate, that will probably be the only place I would consider relocating. I would really really like to move to San Francisco, but it is too far away, and I don't know anyone from there. So, that's out the question.

[Krisco]

Little Rock, AR not AK, people always put AK and then wonder why their letters/mail take so long to get to the capital city!!!

Its a great little city
pros
1. small
2. very affordable
3. growing
4. bill clinton(can never go wrong having ol' bill in your corner!!)
5. esthetically beautiful

cons
1. small
2. nightlife sucks
3. income levels
4. bible belt issues
5. too sterotypical sometimes(country)

[BrooklynCutie]

Originally Posted by Krisco

4. bill clinton(can never go wrong having ol' bill in your corner!!)

Sorry Krisco we have Bill & Hillary Clinton now She is our state Senator.

Pros about living in NYC:
1. Very diverse...Want Caribbean food? Just go to Flatbush, Brooklyn. Want to buy a traditional Indian sari? Go to Jackson Heights, Queens. Anything you want I think you can probably find it here.
2. There is always something to do and you don't always need money. If your a student you can go to most museums for free.
3. You don't need a car! public transportation is 24 hours.
4. Contrary to popular belief...New Yorkers are friendly! The City was rated as one of the top friendliest cities in the country.

Cons about living in NYC:
1. The cost of living is very expensive. As I posted on another board I have a friend paying $3k to live in a studio apt. but outside of Manhattan you can find apts. for cheaper...
2. Over crowded and space is limited. Chances are if you own a house in the city you don't have a backyard and if you do it is very small.
3. Its a little dirty.

There are probably more cons that I can't think of but I love this city!

[BrooklynCutie]

Originally Posted by deltadred

Reppin' Brooklyn to the fullest
but on the real, you can't beat New York City
From NYU(Manhattan),Brooklyn(Brooklyn),Fordham(Bronx)an d
all the other fine colleges and univerities in NYC there's
nothing greater especially if your looking for diveristy

Thats right!!! Brooklyn put your lighters up!!!

I am also a Brooklyn College 2006 graduate.

I love NYC I just hate how much it cost to live here!