[Washington, DC and Maryland suburbs]

Hello! I have just decided to make the move from Miami, FL to Washington, D.C. I'm very excited but know that cost of living is very expensive in D.C. (and higher than in Miami). I've looked through the forum but can't seem to find a place where the talk is specifically about D.C. So I have a few questions for anyone who is able to answer them:

(1) Where are some good (and safe) places to live? I've heard good things about Dupont and Adams Morgan. What should I expect to pay in these areas?

(2) Is it recommended to not have a car in this area?

(3) How good/bad is public transportation?

Thanks in advance for any advice :-)

- Nervous about DC -

[Miami, FL]

I am not a U.M. student, but I have lived in Miami for 20 years. I must admit that not having a car in Miami is very limiting. There is a metrorail system but it only runs from South Miami area to the Downtown area. The bus system is not as great as in other major cities so most people in Miami drive and most students are commuters who live in areas such as South Miami, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, or Kendall/Dadeland/Pinecrest area. Hope this helps.

I applied for grad school at UMiami. I already heard that grad students can't live on campus. Where is the best place to live off campus when you don't have a car (and don't plan to buy one)? Is it very inconvenient to not have a car at UM? I thought since it's a major city it should not be a problem at all... But after reading your postings I'm a little bit sceptic...

[Social Psychology Application Thread 2010-2011]

I havnt heard anything from Cornell....

unofficially out at Harvard ... i guess so much was expected.

Still waiting on word from Cornell, Maryland, and Emory. Anyone hear from any of these places?

[Social Psychology Application Thread 2010-2011]

Anyone heard anything about UCI?