From texas...and wants to live in New York City? -

I m a junior in high school and believe I m interested in applying to Columbia University and Barnard College in Morningside Heights, Manhattan.Both schools have great programs and everything I m looking for in a school. The only thing I m sketchy about is NYC itself.I just dont know if I can imagine living there being raised in such open space. The ideas of relying on subways and taxis creeps me out a little, but maybe it s not that bad. My dad went to NY on business over Thanksgiving and said that it s really cleaned up since the last time he was there....(in the 90s of course, but improvement s still improvement)I plan on visiting, but any advice on if it d be too hard to adjust to NYC life?Thanks!

The change is going to be hard at first but it will be worth it. The pace of living is very fast. This is why new yorkers have a reputation for being rude and aggressive. Its just the pace you have to live at. Upper manhattan is becoming very gentrified but it is still mostly a hispanic neighborhood. There are plenty of small stores you can shop at within walking distance. The city will feel very crowded but since you have so much so close your sense of space will change. Learning the subway will not be too difficult. Don t plan on taking taxis everywhere unless you have lots of money. Manhattan is a VERY expensive place to live in so make sure your budget is in order. Living in New York will help you experience the entire world in a nutshell. It will be a great experience.

I grew up in Texas (Houston) attended Columbia. I Loved it!! You will get used to the differences it s great to be able to walk everywhere. You can find anything your heart desires 24 hours a day (be careful what you look for though!). Oh, and buy some very warm clothes. I m back in Houston now but really miss NYC!

it would take adjustment, but if people who come from Africa or wherever can deal with it....so can you! You speak the same language (sort of) and subway system is very easy to learn. You won t be using a car for 4 years, except when you go home on breaks, so you will have to get used to carrying your groceries home...I would have loved to have gone to NYC when I was your age!hope your dad makes a zhitload of $, because you are looking at $50k/year. My kid was interested in Columbia, but they have *no* scholarships, so that idea went out the window!

Moving to a new place is always exciting yet a bit confusing as well. What disturbs is the fact how you can adjust with the new surroundings but once you get settled you will never feel the same. NYC is a good city to live in. You will get many Texas guys out here. You never know you might get any of your school friends here as well. There is plenty to explore so take some time out from studies and visit the places of interest and downturn areas.

Fort Benning Family Day? -

My husband s family day is on november 23rd. ive already gotten the hotel booked. the only problem is ive been looking up some information previously, and im seeing that i need to have his letter he sent about family day events and schedules. but the thing is i never GOT that letter. he sent it, but i never got it, and he was only allowed to send one. so now, not only do i not know what to do, and how to get there...but all i have is an military id and no letter. is it still possible to get on base? and what do i do after that. ive spent hours on the internet, at every website and i cant find anywhere that its telling me what to do and where ot go to meet up with him. somene please help!!!

hi there,will this help? taken from the first link,dated sept 2009.Not for the first time or the last time , you don t need the letter,and I do not know why some families get the letter and some donot...We did not get a letter and had no problem..its simple you just go, tell them why you are there, show your id and insurance and drivers license , dont worry about the the letter.Our family went to Ft. Benning, for my Sons graduation: 8 of us,no letter...Just went to the gate , no problem, You dont need the letter.JanetProud MOM of PFC PatrickB Co, 1-19th INFort BenningGraduation Date 10/09/2009Now in Vilseck Germanyread the whole page or scroll down towards the bottom for the original post,http://www.goarmyparents.com/forum/viewt��http://www.google.com/search?q=Fort+Benn��best regards pops..

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Question regarding WMC Miami 2010? -

I am planning to go WMC/UMF in Miami 2010 spring. I am just wondering if there s a website that indicates all the gigs that going to be happen during that week. maybe there s a website that indicates the djs/venues? maybe the way of purchasing the admission as well? thank you

Lots of links with info on their website...http://www.wintermusicconference.com/

How to have invitation for one month for me and 2 kids ,winter camp ,or 1 month english course? -

my daughter is 7 years old she is very smart ,she like english and do her best to learn ,she love sport ,we have vacation after 2 weeks,i look for us as a family a free winter camp or one monthe english course (study abroad ),or to be hosted by kind rich family can you please help rawan1431@yahoo.com

I ve never heard of a free winter camp for EFL/ESL. It s rather naive to think a kind, rich family would take you in. The world is full of smart 7 year olds who like English. If your vacation is just two weeks away, it s too late to start looking. Your best bet is to see if you have friends in your country who have relatives who would do this for you. If you did get such an offer, I d be careful about staying with strangers. Also, you should give a very nice gift to this family.Perhaps if you had colleagues overseas or members of the same church, they d help, but in all honesty this is a naive request.

Is new york dangerous for a woman who dont know new york good and travel by underground? -

is dangerous to walk at the evening if you want go to cinema?only police can have a gun or everybody?how safe is new york for small kids?

New York is the safest large city in the US. you are more likely to be a victim of a crime in Boise Idaho than here.

NYC is very very safe! Don t worry at all! Good luck!

call ur travel angent

What are the top colleges or universities in Maryland/DC? -

My parents want me to stay close to home and I can only go to college in Maryland or DC. I m a junior in high school and I have no idea where to go. I ve haven t really looked at any colleges yet I have to do it next year. But what s a good college in maryland or dc with a comfortable campus and diversity?

You don t say what you are interested in because that really determines that top colleges in MD / DC. Here are some overall good ones and for the ones I know, their strengths. DC: American UniversityGeorgetown (Law)George Washington UniversityMD:University of MD - College Park (Business, Engineering, Computer Science)Loyola College (Business, Speech Pathology)University of MD - Baltimore (Medical) - this is the downtown Baltimore campus, not the Baltimore County campusJohn Hopkins University (Science, Medical)Stevenson University (Education)If you want a nice campus and diversity, UM - College Park fits this. John Hopkins isn t in the best part of Baltimore so the campus isn t great but it is diverse. Loyola and Stevenson has a nice campuses but not exactly diverse (probably 90+% white). I am not as familiar with the DC colleges. Now you just said that they needed to be in MD. There are some colleges in MD and are probably a little bit of distance from home. You mention your parents want you close but do you want to be? If you want to be farther away, you can look into Frostburg St. which is out in Western MD or McDaniel College in Westminster MD.

You asked in the wrong section.You parents may want you to get some distance from them by the time you turn 18 and go off to college. I was more than ready for my 18 yo daughters to move away - trust me.There are lots of great schools in that part of the country.University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, James Madison, Georgetown, Loyola, George Mason, Univ of MD, William and Mary, in North Carolina - Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, Elon - look at www.princetonreview.com.

In DC: George Washington University, Georgetown University, American University, Howard University. The University of DC has good diversity, but a mediocre reputation.In Maryland: University of Maryland College Park, University of Maryland Baltimore CampusIn Virginia: George Mason University

Redcorn no know, but there a good tribal college here on the reservation!

so you ask in travel and not higher education?

Who are the photographers at the Velvet Room in Atlanta? They dont give out cards and i want my pictures....? -

Add Photos. Price Range: $$; Accepts Credit Cards: Yes .... I don t come out to this part of the world very often (I m pretty sure I ve actually never .... My only disappointment, was that because they close sort of early, they didn t have ... Located next to the Velvet Room on Chamblee-Tucker Road, this is a great

Would you rather live in New York City or Los Angeles ? -

SoCal L.A. definitely

This is a tough call because LA has better weather, but NYC is more like Chicago just larger.I would say NYC. More like Chicago (although larger) and closer to Europe (which means cheap flights across the pond). It is also closer to places like Boston, Philly, DC, Baltimore, and Toronto/Niagara Falls so there are always road trips to be made.

LA because im born and raised in Cali and there is something about the west side that makes me feel like ... like...im home. It just feels right and the atmosphere is so cool, so relaxing, and at the same time so wild, so crazy and then it s just chill.

NYC is the better city, despite LA s much better climate. NYC has lower crime, and less traffic, also there is something there for everyone

New York City all the way. I love the subway and getting rid of my car would be so liberating. Plus you are only a hop, skip and a jump away from beautiful Canada as opposed to Mexico.

CALI. Its more relax in here.

New York City baby! NY has more character in my opinion. If I dont live in NYC anymore I would prolly move to any New England state, basically I love the North East.

NY! LA is crap compared to NY

NY

NY.. east coast.... we re so much cooler... we have all four seasons!

Why Dont Gangbangers/Taggers Spray Paint THEIR OWN Homes? -

For real. Why don t they to MARK THEIR TERRITORY? Instead of going to the alley, or a tienda/store, they should do it on their own house if they have one? or an apartment? I mean it is your territory? BE PROUD. IT IS YOUR HOME SO YOU PAY IT AND YOUR SPRAY IT!!!!! Give me a good reason why you WONT do it.

A better question might be, why don t we tag their houses for a change.

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They actually do spray paint their own homes or apartment complexes.And one main reason gangsters mark up any place such as alleys or stores is to let others know that this area is claimed by them.And don t associate taggers with gangsters. Two very different animals.

Once we tag on your property, it symbolically becomes part of our territory.

I think they do it so no one knows where they live. They want to remain anonymous while still marking their turf to keep other gangs away.

Because they re like dogs. Where they spray, it s theirs. And they actually do spray paint their own house.

1 they are stupid2 they r like dogs have to mark what isnt theres3 like i said just stupid

That would take the fun out of it! Hahahaha :) Idk cause their stupid??

because ******* are black gorillas that need to all be slaughtered thats why