I want to move to New York City after college?
I don't know where to start though. I am only 17, but I graduate high school this year, and will be going to college for about 3 years to be an MRI technician. I want to move to NYC after college, but I don't know how I should. Like, how do I get a job there? Do I move there and then start applying for jobs, or do it from where I live which is Oklahoma. And how to I go about getting an apartment. I also want a roommate.
Moving to New York City. Any Advice!?
Whoa.. Tiger! Do you know how many 5 foot 7 Georgeous, beautiful, and absolutely stunning fashion and commercial models live in Manhattan. Over 2 million! Now Im just exaggerating. but my point is you need 2 slow down and realize you are in for a world of some serious competition. Its one thing to be a pretty girl from PA, but you are talking about NYC. The center and capital of the Universe. I wouldnt move to NYC with atleast 10,000 cash. You are going to need it.. Why suffer and live in an apartment with 7 other people, so not worth it. Get your cash right.. and it will be easier for you to make the jump.. First things first. You need Cash, and you need to Survive. That said, either Learn to Bartend, Wait Tables or Cut Hair, why??because the cash is Amazing. and in NYC, cash is king. You can make a lot of money, and meet many girls just like you that want a shot in the business. But you can do that in the real world to get by! Second- You can meet people your age through www.craigslist and any new joband look for a roomshare till you get on your feet or find a roomate. Third- Understand, you probably will FAIl. Most successfull Fail all the time. Look at Donald Trump, He lost over a billion dollars Twice! So you cant go into NYC, and say I want to go be successful and not fail and not go back crying to ur parents. Most likely that may happen, but its gonna happen in stages. NYC is one of the greatest cities on the planet, but also very competitive. You need to start out with very low expectations, make friends that got your back, and go step by step. Understand, looks will only get you so far, and If you dont become the next Heidi Klum, you should have a backup plan. Either way, I travel a lot from Nyc, atlanta and Miami. I do know some people in the business as I used to be a fashion hairstylist. Email me some pics and your story at mmdnyc@yahoo.com and Ill pass them along to a few folks I know in NYC.
18 year old Moving To NYC?
Hello, i am a recent High School Graduate From Miami,Florida. I graduated with a 3.1 GPA and am looking forward to attend Boroughs of Manhattan Community College for two years, then on too Brooklyn College and hopefully grad school for Journalism. My parents split with a bitter divorce, so i have little income from my mother, I have 2 Years Job Experience At Starbucks. And i have $20,000 in savings. My tuition will be payed with other money. I am wondering if i can survive in the city, with a 1 Bedroom apartment and minimal luxuries. The apartment can be in close proximity of Manhattan but Brooklyn,Queens, etc. is fine. Anyone can spot me the cost of living (apartments) cost of food etc. Also as an extra note, i will not have a car, but use public transportation. Thanks Will CHOOSE BEST ANSWER!
What is it like moving from California to New York City?
I did this, from LA but lived in NYC for two summers during law school, followed by living there for around half a decade, after law school (Manhattan, and Queens for my last year). A few things:NYC is fast paced. Not that LA or SF or San Diego are slow per se, but it feels like in NYC everyone is doing something, has things going on. People walk fast (and talk fast too).Public transportation, for all the criticism, is much better in NYC than say LA or Orange County or even SF. It is easier to get around.The weather can take some getting used to. I enjoyed the first few winters, but over time, I missed 75 and sunny in December, which does happen in Los Angeles.You’ll meet very interesting people. I formed close, lifelong friendships during my NYC years. For all the tough reputation New Yorkers have, they are also welcoming, kind, generous and a lot of fun. I miss my NYC friends regularly.I think while NYC rents are high, if you live in LA or SF, it won’t be total sticker shock. Those areas are pricey too, and unlike LA, in NYC, don’t need a car.The range of things to do in the city is amazing, and it’s very accessible. LA has tons of great entertainment, culture, etc, but driving around everywhere can get tiring. NYC, feels like you can always find something to do by just hopping on the subway. Lots of free events too. Take advantage of it, get out of your comfort zone.I will admit that I am biased, by I think NYC and Los Angeles are the two best places to live in America. I enjoy visit and traveling elsewhere, but these are the two places I feel most at home. I will always be regretful for the years I spent in NYC.
How hard is it to find a job in New York City without college education?
ok 10-12 an hour is not much to live on in nyc on your own. you must plan on getting a roommate. then dont even think about living in manhattan on that type of salary, youll be working just to pay the rent
Moving to new york to pursue acting and broadway?
You have made a four or five year leap without consideration of what happens in between. It is very important that you go the the right musical theatre program. Here is how to tell: 1. you have to audition to get in, 2. they limit the number of new students each year, 3., they drop students who do not make sufficient progress, 4. they require little or no tech classes and labs, 5. they have courses in how to have a career and what to do when you graduate, 6. they have a senior showcase for agents and casting directors. If your college does not meet these standards, it is not going to do you much good. These schools are very expensive and very hard to get into, but they are the only ones worth the time and effort.
Wanting to move to New York alone, advice?
Well, I lived in Queens all my life, and a lot of what your asking depends on numerous things, such as your financial situation (Which doesn't seem above average if all you got is 4 grand and looking for roommates, so odds are you aren't finding anything in Manhatten itself (And to be honest you wouldn't want to live in Manhatten). Your best bet as far as area is Queens or Long Island, they are very residential areas mostly (Long Island more so then Queens), and if you drive make Manhatten easily accessable, though the trains in Queens sucks, there are no trains in LI that connect to mass transit for the most part, so living in L.I. would mean you must drive, or pay a ton for Amtrak. As far as tips of the city, stick to areas you know (Try not to get lost, though Manhatten is next to impossible to get lost in once you understand it), and stay out of dark alleys, lol. Seriously though, every neighborhood in the morning/afternoon hours are the same pretty much, though at night this changes (As we employ less police overnight). So for that purpose, if traveling at night, make sure you are accompanied (Especially if traveling to a new area of NY), and stay clear of the following neighborhoods at night (Much more so if you are female): Jamaica (Queens) Brownsville (Brooklyn) City-Line (Queens/Brooklyn Border) 125th up to 145 and St. Nick (Manhatten) Last, NYC is kind of funny in a way, most neighborhoods are pretty divided racially. You will find many whites in neighborhoods such as Howard Beach (Queens, I live there), Whitestone, etc. Then if you hit up Main street in Flushing, that is a large Asian desent area, Astoria has a lot of Russians, Sheepshead Bay has mostly Jewish people, etc. While we are diverse with our people, we still seem to suffer from segregation when speaking of where specific nationalities live. There are some neighborhoods (Such as Jamaica, Queens), which are very diverse ethnic-wise. But to sum up life in NYC for you, I can say it appears to tourists to be a much better place then it actually is, though I do love this state (And I would never leave it for good). I guess at first glance all the glitter and glamour seems appealing, but once you deal with it for a while (Or get raised in it all your life), it becomes the same old monotonous B.S. that any other state seems to suffer from.
18 year old living alone in NYC?
Hi! I was in the same situation as you a few years ago, and now this is my senior year in college in NYC! I have a blog that might be helpful for you, since I've been sharing tips and information about living in NY as a student. Here's info about housing: http://www.josenavarronyc.com/search?q=housing And here's a post about cost of food: http://www.josenavarronyc.com/2013/10/cost-of-food-in-ny-for-students-budget.html Feel free to browse other topics that might interest you! I am an International Business Major at Berkeley College and I love it! (http://www.berkeleycollege.edu) Good luck!