Valdosta, GA

[livelaughsingx3]

Hi there! I was wondering if anyone has been to Valdosta, GA. I'm looking into Valdosta State University for my Master's program and I'm not sure what the atmosphere of the city is like. Any insight would be great! Thanks!

[Herbie]

I went to Valdosta for my first year as a freshman. Are you from the Georgia state area? It's just like Georgia, except smaller, more liberal, few places, one mall so small it's still carpeted, and tons of swamp area. Next to the border of Florida, so you have great advantages in terms of what to do during a break. Cost of living is very cheap, and the area is increasingly young. I'm not sure how many Masters students the programs have, but I wouldn't suggest living on campus if you didn't have to! 

[livelaughsingx3]

I'm not from Georgia. I'm actually from New Hampshire, but I really would like to go to school in the south and I found that Georgia is a pretty good option for living on my own because of how low the cost of living is. I wouldn't be living on campus but I would probably live somewhere close to the campus within walking distance if possible. I think what I'm most concerned about is the crime rate. Especially living on my own I want to make sure it's a safe place to be living with no one I know close to me. Thanks for your help so far!!