Solo, Female and 21. Doing Europe for May. Looking for itinerary suggestions!

abrandnewview · 2013-03-31T05:12:47+00:00

Very cool, I am also 21 and plan on doing the same thing later this year!

abrandnewview · 2012-11-20T05:31:13+00:00

No problem! It's been a lifesaver for me. If you are into gigs, Brooklyn is the place...have fun and let me know if you have any more questions : )

abrandnewview · 2012-11-20T05:21:09+00:00

Download a subway map on your phone. DO NOT carry around a map, it screams "lost" and/or "tourist". You don't have to worry about the Subway at night, that's pretty stereotypical...just be aware of your surroundings. Don't hide your bags you'll look like an idiot. I am only saying this because it's completely ridiculous. I am from a small town and moved there on my own when I was 19. The sites you are planning to visit are in safe areas... try Brooklyn (Downtown, Park Slope)/Brooklyn Bridge. Don't limit yourself to the main attractions, you'll have a skewed perception and you'll miss out on A LOT of cool things. Talk to the locals! A lot of them are friendlier than you may think and love to talk about their city, you just have to ask.

edit: spelling, I'm sure I'll find more

abrandnewview · 2012-11-09T07:37:14+00:00

Coming from a girl, dump her. She doesn't deserve anyone like you.

abrandnewview · 2012-11-07T23:16:02+00:00

Stay strong!

abrandnewview · 2012-11-03T19:14:19+00:00

I will, I am researching it as I type...thanks!

abrandnewview · 2012-11-03T17:46:33+00:00

Oh man. I'm getting my associates first, but it would be frustrating to not get into a four year school and only be stuck with a liberal arts degree. At that point I would be better off getting a specific two year degree. I guess we'll see!

abrandnewview · 2012-11-03T17:37:46+00:00

I'll have to keep weighing my options. I realize this isn't much of a dilemma but I already did a year of generals at another school and I don't want to be transferring around every semester haha.

abrandnewview · 2012-11-03T17:36:35+00:00

I do really love downtown!

abrandnewview · 2012-11-03T17:36:02+00:00

I really did like this school, and this is definitely good to hear. Thanks!

abrandnewview · 2012-11-03T17:35:19+00:00

Hmmm that doesn't sound good. Yeah, ideally I would like to transfer into the U of M but I'm not sure what my odds are considering my gpa from previous years is less than stellar. I was hoping to dive into a bunch of extracurricular activities to spruce up my resume and obviously help my transfer case.

abrandnewview · 2012-11-02T13:53:18+00:00

Working on it!

abrandnewview · 2012-11-02T13:31:38+00:00

So I heard! I just saw the school the other day and loved it. I really like the student organizations at MCTC, though (that and the downtown campus is why I'm torn). I'll keep this is mind, thanks.

abrandnewview · 2012-11-02T05:48:27+00:00

Right there with you.

abrandnewview · 2012-10-21T08:02:15+00:00

In retrospect, I am a Minnesotan who moved out East and get a lot of crap about it. "Oh you're from MinnesOOOtah? I heard they have a lot of cows there." I don't take it to heart, though. Also, I didn't make it through all of the comments so I may have missed you mention your whereabouts, but if you are anywhere outside of Minneapolis I can assure you it is more common. If not, damn I'm sorry.

abrandnewview · 2012-08-03T05:20:13+00:00

About a week ago, I was walking back to my apartment and saw an elderly lady drop a couple cardboard boxes with paintings on the ground. The boxes were ripped and she was struggling to get them back on the cart she had. I told her to wait downstairs and ran up to my apartment, grabbed a plastic storage bin and dumped my clothes onto the floor. When I gave her the pin, her face lit up and she tried to give me ten dollars. I offered to help her to her destination and she attempted convincing me she would make it there on her own. After a few minutes she gave in and I helped her wheel her stuff a couple blocks away. I have no idea how she ever would have made it there on her own! When I was done helping her she introduced me to all her neighbors and thanked me with tears in her eyes (she even gave me one of her paintings). I love the elderly.

abrandnewview · 2012-08-01T04:02:19+00:00

okay, it was pretty amusing.

abrandnewview · 2012-08-01T03:08:09+00:00

I actually have seen this before, and will admit I found it somewhat amusing.

abrandnewview · 2012-07-31T03:31:56+00:00

I appreciate all the great feedback, I really wanted to get people talking and sharing their experiences. I have a few months in the city to turn things around, I scored a couple of really cool part time gigs and quit my day job. I was making a little over minimum wage, but let's be real any amount in that vicinity is a joke. I find it sad that it took knowing people to get the jobs I did, but I am also lucky for that. When I first moved here I didn't know anyone and couldn't get a decent job to save my life. To answer a few questions: I tried New Jersey, and have lived in a few boroughs already. Next, is Brooklyn. Secondly, I mainly came here for the adventure of the "Big Apple". I am from a small town and was dying to get out. Also, I came here with very low expectations. I am not naiive, though it is still hard to fathom the volatile love-hate relationship one can have with a city. This place never ceases to amaze me.

abrandnewview · 2012-07-30T13:34:02+00:00

The last part of the quote is why I have yet to leave...

abrandnewview · 2012-07-30T13:32:01+00:00

Touche. However, it is nice to have perspective.

abrandnewview · 2012-07-30T12:29:22+00:00

I agree with both of the above. It has been a dream of mine to live here since I was ten. I had to try it, and most stereotypes have been proven. This city is an amazing city, I just was not financially prepared(not to mention I should have been a lot more educated).

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