UConn - housing, car needed

[Ozzie99]

Could any UConn students comment on housing in the area. Do you need a car? Thanks.

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[MsPurtell]

I would say you need a car. I was the only person in my year who went to school every day by bus. For shopping tho, I had my husband's car for the weekend. Also, once you hit the upper years you'll need a car to get to other clinic sites.

Could any UConn students comment on housing in the area. Do you need a car? Thanks.

 

[Ozzie99]

I would say you need a car. I was the only person in my year who went to school every day by bus. For shopping tho, I had my husband's car for the weekend. Also, once you hit the upper years you'll need a car to get to other clinic sites.

Thanks MsPurtell: What about housing? Where do most people live? There didn't seem like there was a lot of housing/apartments near UConn dental.

 

[MsPurtell]

they have housing across the street where lots of students live......big condos that students shared for the most part. It was called "the forest" or something like that.

Thanks MsPurtell: What about housing? Where do most people live? There didn't seem like there was a lot of housing/apartments near UConn dental.

 

[Fincayra]

I hope to revive this thread, because this is something that is important in considering UConn. Well I already know that I am going there but can anyone tell me about the housing situation? I know about the forest, but hopefully current/past UConn studnets can give me insight into what they;re doing.

Is it expensive to live in CT - food, gas, etc? I have a hamster (best ham ever!!) - is it hard to maintain a pet and your sanity? What did you do in the four years you went there - roommate-wise? Also are the apartments standard or are there many houses with rooms for rent?

Any insight is appreciated!

 

[DrJeff]

I hope to revive this thread, because this is something that is important in considering UConn. Well I already know that I am going there but can anyone tell me about the housing situation? I know about the forest, but hopefully current/past UConn studnets can give me insight into what they;re doing.

Is it expensive to live in CT - food, gas, etc? I have a hamster (best ham ever!!) - is it hard to maintain a pet and your sanity? What did you do in the four years you went there - roommate-wise? Also are the apartments standard or are there many houses with rooms for rent?

Any insight is appreciated!

Car = YES

Expensive - well it is CT, and depending on which town you live in/shop in near the dental school, you can end up paying A LOT for stuff or a reasonable amount - a car definately helps in the shop around aspect too

Bottomline, UCONN is a SUBURBAN campus that is surrounded by both some of the wealthiest and poorest towns in CT

 

[Fincayra]

Thanks, Dr. Jeff. I am looking into transferring my license and registration.

But about the "forest" where exactly is that?

 

[jaiceman]

Yes, you will need a car!!

The good ole forest! Its a condominium complex right across the street from the hospital. Reasonable rent, fairly decent accommodation. And Murphy's is right round the corner for those after exam gatherings...good times

 

[Fincayra]

Thanks Jaiceman. Car is noted. I looked into registration/insurance, yadda yadda.

OMG I am so excited! Am I extremely nerdy and young to feel this way??

 

[tony72]

I think I will be there for an AEGD, I had the opportunity to see all the are, its upper class mix with poor areas, I went to the dental school and the grad programs, this place is really friendly. I hope it all works out for you, you can email me if you need some inf. I have a friend who lives near to the medical center.

 

[Fincayra]

Thanks Tony, maybe I'll see you then. I heard from a friend that her brother, who went to UConn law school lived in a room in an old mansion. He said it was a neat thing to do and that there are a surprising amount of housing opportunities like that.

 

[json896]

Im also entering for C/O 2014, i have been looking around the area for apartments. i found quite a few in surrounding areas that are really cheap. less than 15 min drive from campus. id goto apartments.com just to start then the dean recommended some other websites that i forgot but i believe they are on teh school's website.

But i have spoke with quite a few students and like previous post they all recommend teh forest place. The current students that i have spoke with say it is about 700 month for one room. And you share the place with a couple other students. But if you want to live alone you can definately find a one bedroom apartment for the same price in teh area.

As regards to cost of living. I am from washington state and from speaking with relatives in teh area i have found the cost of living is pretty reasonable. i am not sure in comparison with east coast areas though.

see you in the fall