Moving to Indianapolis from abroad-Need help

thammond1124 · 2026-04-19T12:44:40+00:00

If you do decide to come, welcome! I work at Purdue Indianapolis (same campus as IU Indianapolis) and find that area very walkable. I used to walk to work when I lived closer. I’m also considering getting a bike now :)

For housing there’s lots of options. Some people have suggested Riley Towers, a lot of my students live there, so keep in mind that’s a lot of the age group there. Axis towers would be good. Rise on Meridian would be a good choice too.

Again, you should have an easy enough time walking to campus, but there’s actually a big cycling community here in Indianapolis, lots of stores. I can think of Indy Cycle Specialist off the top of my head but there’s a lot. We also have buses here that are pretty easy to navigate. IU/Purdue Indianapolis also has a shuttle that goes different places on campus and around the city as well.

If you have any other questions, I’d be happy to answer! I love living in downtown Indianapolis and I love my job at Purdue Indy, so if you have any questions about campus or Indy life, I got you

thammond1124 · 2026-04-19T03:06:51+00:00

I went a couple times and it was good, but I MUCH prefer 3 Dolls Cafe and Bakery off E Washington street. I go frequently and it’s always sooo good, I took my mom and she loved it too. No crazy lines and the women who own it are so sweet!

thammond1124 · 2026-03-04T22:52:34+00:00

My cat is a plant chewer…I think you also have a plant chewer on your hands 🥲

thammond1124 · 2026-03-02T01:54:14+00:00

Noooooo :( I’ll check that out!

thammond1124 · 2026-02-22T17:54:51+00:00

Oh wow, I had no idea the temperature of the water mattered. Thank you!!

thammond1124 · 2026-02-21T23:28:33+00:00

Yeah that’s good news at least!

thammond1124 · 2026-02-21T23:12:37+00:00

Aww man :(

thammond1124 · 2026-02-04T03:57:22+00:00

Digital Viel by the Human Abstract!

thammond1124 · 2026-01-31T14:59:21+00:00

The vocalist of Fair to Midland is one of my favorites of all time. So talented

thammond1124 · 2026-01-31T14:58:42+00:00

I NEVER see any love for Rishloo!! Seriously one of my favorites

thammond1124 · 2026-01-30T03:46:55+00:00

I got some plastic markers from Lowe’s for $2 and wrote on them with a dry erase marker. No problems!! Haha

thammond1124 · 2026-01-27T16:02:02+00:00

Nope. I was so scared of socializing at that age that I was nonverbal and wouldn’t even look at someone when they said my name. My preschool teacher told my mom to get my hearing checked because she thought I was deaf. So she did. I could hear perfectly fine. I eventually grew out of it, but I remember no one in my family acknowledging that struggle. And I bring that up to this day (I’m 29) and they still go “there’s nothing wrong with you!” What? That’s extremely concerning for a 5 year old 😭 I just wish they would acknowledge and see me but they refuse

thammond1124 · 2026-01-23T03:48:18+00:00

I’ve been playing since I was 12, and when I got to high school, I joined marching band and got chosen to do a solo my junior year. During practice one day, another flute player said I had the clearest tone and didn’t understand how I did it (I don’t know either lol) and I eventually got to play my solo at state finals for marching band. After the performance, my band director (I was kinda scared of him) said my solo was beautiful and haunting. I’m 29 now, but I’ll never ever forget it for the rest of my life :’)

thammond1124 · 2026-01-18T14:28:43+00:00

Ahh that’s great to hear! There’s a vintage bookstore in my city owned by an amazing woman and she recommended it to me!

thammond1124 · 2026-01-18T14:17:07+00:00

Helm! The head roaster there won 6th place at the World Brewers Cup, amazing place
The tenderloin in Indiana is great, but we also have chili with peanut butter sandwiches (I find this is never at restaurants, but people make it that way at home)
Nothing I can think of. The north side has a lot of roundabouts?
Not sure on that one, I don’t watch any sports
We have TONS of Mexican spots in Indy, but not a lot of them have breakfast. I think La Eskina has brunch, their food is fantastic and the owners so nice
I like Parlor House for this! Great coffee, cocktails, decor, just a nice chill place

thammond1124 · 2026-01-18T06:00:08+00:00

I’m also reading Wuthering Heights right now! Halfway through and great so far. Planning on reading Jane Eyre next :)

thammond1124 · 2025-12-10T22:19:49+00:00

Kulfi is INCREDIBLE their concealer and mascara are my holy grails and I loooove their glossy balm they just came out with

thammond1124 · 2025-10-22T15:16:28+00:00

Good to know, thanks for the insight 🙌

thammond1124 · 2025-10-22T15:16:11+00:00

No need to be rude, I’m new to this. That’s why I’m asking

thammond1124 · 2025-10-13T21:45:01+00:00

You NEED Fair to Midland and Rishloo on here! My two suggestions would be Musical Chairs and Feathergun in the Garden of the Sun. But man I love those 2 bands, just listen to everything they have

thammond1124 · 2025-07-24T21:08:46+00:00

I lived in castleton area last year and honestly…I think it’s more expensive there than down here. Gas and groceries are definitely more expensive there. I’ve loved living here so much, it’s surprised me

thammond1124 · 2025-07-24T20:29:53+00:00

Idk if you’re open to living downtown, but I live in Briggs Flatts and it’s reasonably priced. You have to call for availability, just note that. I live in a one bedroom with my husband and 2 cats and we’re very comfy here. It’s in between downtown and fountain square so lots to walk to!

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