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Originally posted by Eraserhead
CONGRATS ALEXANDER
All it takes is a few very cool, well-rounded people to make this thread come alive, and the class come alive in the Fall. We can double the size of the USC and UCLA threads man.
WHO FREAKIN' EXCITED ABOUT SAN DIEGO?
I am
Are you going to second look?
Originally posted by hoping2004
count me in! i'm going to second look, and bringing cool people from my undergrad with me yeah, we're going to have an AWESOME class. so look out!
Originally posted by Eraserhead
Hey Alex, Its a good thing UCLA thought we bit the big one or we wouldn't have this cool thread to contribute to.
Originally posted by Eraserhead
Hey I found a good map of San Diego for those looking for housing:
http://www.sannet.gov/neighborhoods-map/
Where are the best areas to live in terms of having lots of things to do nearby? Such as a 24 hr fitness, coffee shops, cheap restaurants, young people, etc.?
Originally posted by Alexander99
PB (Pacific Beach) is a popular area to live cause it's cheap and that's where a lot of college kids live (UCSD and State.) They also have clubs, restaurants, etc.
They have several 24 hr fitnesses around San Diego but you get to use the UCSD gym (RIMAC) as a med student so it's kind of pointless. I think RIMAC is better than most of the 24 hr fitnesses anyway (unless you get the all-club membership which is pretty expensive.)
Originally posted by Eraserhead
how long is a drive from downtown to la jolla at like 7:30 am?
Originally posted by Eraserhead
how long is a drive from downtown to la jolla at like 7:30 am?
Originally posted by Alexander99
Not too long I'd imagine. The traffic doesn't really get too bad until closer to 8. With no traffic, the drive is probably about 10 minutes. Not sure how long with.
Why do you want to go to downtown La Jolla? You're not planning on living over there, are you? I have no idea how much it costs for an apartment there but I'd imagine it's big time money.
Originally posted by Eraserhead
It looks like 700ish for a studio or 1BR. Not that bad. I can't handle roomates so wherever I go its going to be pricey.
Originally posted by Eraserhead
I think your smell will kill your sex life.
Otherwise, a great idea.
Originally posted by Alexander99
I intend to use the powerful emergency wash stations to shower every morning so it shouldn't be a problem. I hear the water that comes out is pretty cold but I'm sure I can get used to it. I'll be saving almost $12,000 per year this way!
Originally posted by Eraserhead
You can probably deal with the cold but what about all the cadavers staring you down?
Originally posted by Alexander99
For those of you whose cell phone contracts are up and are trying to find out which service to use in San Diego (especially near UCSD), make sure you get Verizon. I use it and have had perfect reception all throughout the UCSD campus. It's also really good throughout San Diego as well. I've heard Cingular and AT&T are pretty bad so try to stay away from those two if possible while you're in SD.
Originally posted by Eraserhead
Sprint is good right? I'm unwilling to give up my easy to memorize number.
Originally posted by Alexander99
I think it's decent at UCSD but the coverage can be spotty. For example, in the mall a mile or two away from UCSD, you can't really make calls with Sprint for the most part.
I think cell phone companies nowadays allow you to carry your old number over to the new service. You can call and inquire about it if you come down and realize that Sprint sucks where you live. The most important places for your cell phone to work are at school and your apartment anyway.
Originally posted by Eraserhead
OK finally got a map: I'm planning to live in Mission Hills, Hillcrest, University Heights, or worst case scenario North Park.
Originally posted by Eraserhead
OK finally got a map: I'm planning to live in Mission Hills, Hillcrest, University Heights, or worst case scenario North Park.
Originally posted by Eraserhead
Are they really that far? Its really important to me that I'm near a hip, urban scene versus a fratty, beachy scene. I don't mind ghetto so long as its not dangerous. I've near parts of North Park are like near Hillcrest but cheaper.
Originally posted by Alexander99
They're far enough where if you hit traffic, you can easily spend 20 minutes each way. If you think about it, it doesn't really matter where you live since when you're at home, you'll probably just be sleeping or studying anyway. If you want to have fun and want the "hip, urban" scene, just go to downtown on your free time.
Originally posted by Eraserhead
well on campus is not an option for me, i really really want a studio... and pacific beach doesn't sound like my scene and seems expensive. so what to do?
Originally posted by clumpymold
I guess you didn't read my posts then. You don't have to live in PB to have a studio. In fact, I think PB is a bit on the "dirty"/grungy side for me.
There are PLENTY of cheap studios NEARBY UCSD. I don't know where you live, exactly (since you didn't post your location) but I'm guessing in Cali somewhere. Why don't you just drive down there and check it out? You'll see EXACTLY what I mean.
Originally posted by clumpymold
Those all seem like pretty far locations. What about Clairemont Mesa? Mira Mesa? Rancho Penasquitos? I really don't remember anymore (I moved out of there in 2000 or 2001). They DO have some affordable living (I know since I always have lived in affordable housing with my own room and no subsidized anything). There's a whole bunch of units near UTC (University Towne Center - the mall) that are pretty cheap.
You don't need to live THAt far for affordable housing. Mira Mesa is where I lived during some summers (really hot) but it was super cheap.
Good luck!
Originally posted by Eraserhead
is UTC the mall near UCSD? bleh.
Originally posted by Alexander99
Yup. It's about a mile away (maybe less.) I swear the studios near the UTC and UCSD are super expensive ($900+).
Originally posted by Eraserhead
that's what i thought! see, to me its worth driving 20-30 minutes to live closer to downtown and pay under 700. i found one studio for 495. granted, its probably a shoe box but still.
1 mile away is still a drive...
Originally posted by Alexander99
We'll see if you have this view when you're driving 30-60 minutes a day and exams start piling up.
Originally posted by Eraserhead
ok would it really ever be a 60 min drive to hillcrest?
Originally posted by clumpymold
Just so you know, Hillcrest is the "gay and lesbian" area. LOTS of them there. I found out when I took my gf there for Valentine's a LONG time ago. Pretty funny story. She's a local so she was wondering why I took her there. I was new to SD. Go figure.
Originally posted by Alexander99
You're right. We can't lose to USC and UCLA. UCSD rules! For a new topic, how does everyone feel about waiting until the second year to do anatomy lab? Most schools throw you in there starting with the first part of the first year. I guess we're special.