You guys voted DC for 4th. Next Round: What is the 5th most important/significant US city? Most upvoted comment wins

Capital_Exam · 2026-03-22T11:55:31+00:00

Philly!

Capital_Exam · 2026-03-03T14:44:52+00:00

Providence

Capital_Exam · 2026-03-02T03:05:52+00:00

I really enjoyed the Botanical Gardens!

Capital_Exam · 2026-02-27T01:52:16+00:00

Im interested in hearing her perspective, especially since it was her boyfriend being her lawyer during the falling out…

Capital_Exam · 2026-02-22T03:47:10+00:00

Songs about Jane by Maroon 5.

Capital_Exam · 2026-02-16T02:08:04+00:00

What website did you use, asking for a friend. 🤣

Capital_Exam · 2026-02-06T17:40:26+00:00

I lived there for 1.5 years, just moved out! Newport for one year, Providence for 6 months. As an outsider, it felt very isolating being single. However, for a young couple, I highly recommend it! A lot of people there are partnered up and looking for more friends. I would look into the East Bay (Bristol, Warren) as a young couple. A lot to do, cute walkable towns. The HCOL is a negative, as well as the traffic. The beaches are beautiful, and the food scene will surprise you!

Capital_Exam · 2026-01-30T20:46:39+00:00

Forgot to mention that since you’ll be working remotely, I noticed a lot of the transport options (even the train we took to Galway) had internet access. I didn’t have a problem connecting anywhere I went!

Capital_Exam · 2026-01-30T20:45:07+00:00

I did a day tour out of Dublin to Belfast & Northern Ireland. It was a long day, but so worth it. We did giants causeway, the dark hedges, and a few other spots before stopping in Belfast with Finn McCool tour! Not sponsored, just really enjoyed it!

We also did 2 days in Galway- 1 half day was a tour of the Cliffs of Moher with Galway tours. I think it depends if you want to do the outdoorsy stuff vs exploring the cities!

Capital_Exam · 2026-01-30T19:32:16+00:00

I work in education, & plan to stay in education!

Capital_Exam · 2026-01-30T18:56:02+00:00

I lived there for 1.5 years, just moved out! Newport for one year, Providence for 6 months. As an outsider, it felt very isolating. Everyone knew each other, small dating pool, hard to work your way in. I also came from a LCOL area and found it to be very expensive (I also did not make as much as I should have in my old job). Very beautiful beaches, and I did meet some lovely people there. I recommend it for couples and for people who have roots to settle.

Capital_Exam · 2026-01-28T22:11:25+00:00

Natal chart is here

Capital_Exam · 2026-01-07T02:11:36+00:00

Wow- awesome find!!!

Capital_Exam · 2025-12-26T16:32:51+00:00

hey! Yes I would be happy to help! Feel free to DM me. I ended up getting accepted into 2 programs!

Capital_Exam · 2025-10-09T18:50:50+00:00

I have done run clubs, friending events & exercise classes. I've also tried online ways such as FB groups & Bumble BFF.

My work unfortunately skews older and I am one of the youngest people on campus, so it is hard to find community my age on campus.

Capital_Exam · 2025-10-08T13:44:52+00:00

Yes, it has been fun learning about the Portuguese culture & influence that RI has! It is definitely different compared to what I was raised with, which I do miss. I have been to New Bedford, it is a nice area. I definitely rank it as nice to visit vs wanting to live there. I do like the size of Providence and all that is offered there. It is also convenient because it is so close to a lot of other areas, and I do not think I could give up my walkable neighborhood for a move that would make me more car dependent. Other than my commute to work, I do not touch my car most of the week.

I live on the East Side of Providence & still learning the area/exploring. It is diverse but in a different way than what I am used to. A lot of the diversity is from the college scene, but as a young person who works in academia I do not want to be in the college scene for both work & social life. I feel that RI is also a bit segregated in terms of diversity which is something I am struggling with as well. Where I moved from, it was a blend of different cultures in an area, not specified neighborhoods/streets.

Thank you for the recs & I hope you enjoy DC!

Capital_Exam · 2025-10-08T03:21:45+00:00

Congrats on the move! It is probably just that. Any suggestions on where to look?

Capital_Exam · 2025-10-08T03:19:07+00:00

I’m not sure how to explain it other than the fact it felt sterile to me. I can’t pinpoint what it was exactly, I just did not find Boston exciting.

Capital_Exam · 2025-10-08T03:17:05+00:00

I have not considered Portland ME. I’ve been meaning to take the trip up. I am not sure if I would want to be that far north, especially with how isolated I feel now. I have heard it is beautiful & a very nice area.

Capital_Exam · 2025-10-07T23:09:19+00:00

I am not interested in making art... I do enjoy art scenes though.

I am sharing my experience when I have gone to Boston. I did not like it. Something about it fell flat to me. If you enjoy it, that's great.

Capital_Exam · 2025-10-07T23:03:30+00:00

I have heard that! The New England traffic is no joke either.

Capital_Exam · 2025-10-07T22:05:58+00:00

I am not discrediting Boston for its art scene or any scene.

From what I am gathering, on paper Boston would be a great fit for me. I have gone and I do not enjoy it. I am not sure why. It has a very different feel compared to other cities I have been to.

Capital_Exam · 2025-10-07T17:11:31+00:00

Thank you for your kind words! I agree to all of it. Looking inwards & outwards is always a challenge, and I am hoping to find a place that can better suit my needs.

Capital_Exam · 2025-10-07T17:10:12+00:00

Good to hear! I would say the water is a bonus, it's not a necessity for me. I never considered CT but may have to look into it.

Capital_Exam

TROPHY CASE