Hitman6267

Very useful thread, I just read the 19 pages and I've learned a lot. A thanks to pomo who recommended padmapper, very useful I'm an international student coming to Columbia this upcoming fall. I want to rent a studio or a 1 bedroom. My budget is around 1700/month but 1500 would be ideal. I'm looking for advice on what area to look in based on the following question (they will determine how far I would like to live from campus): 1- What is the typical time grad engineering courses are held? Late afternoon ? 2- Would relying on university cafeteria for my main meals be a good idea? 3- If you were in my place would you live in manhattan or in the surrounding boroughs? 4- Are there any areas I should avoid? May be too noisy at night?