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Originally Posted by MeganS  Hi all!! 
So I'm a junior in high school and looking at colleges. There is one that I have absolutely fallen in love with in Chicago. I'm born and raised in New Jersey, and haven't been out of NJ for more than a week at a time. The idea of leaving this area (NJ/NY) is TERRIFYING to me, but I adore this college.
It is located in the South Loop. I know *nothing* about Chicago as far as crime rates, cost of living, "safe" neighborhoods, etc. If there is anyone who lives in or is especially familiar with that area (South Loop)...can you just tell me a little about it? any pros/cons to moving there?
Thank you so much!! The idea of leaving everything and moving to Chicago is sooo scary but thrilling at the same time!! |
Megan, I'm from Chicago............what school are you talking about? My husband is a truck driver in the city so he also knows the area really well. I'm also in the city all the time and 2 of my nieces and a nephew graduated from the University of Chicago.