DC vs Nashville

[marature]

I've been admitted to similar programs with similar funding packages at American University in DC and Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Any thoughts on life in the two cities? Housing affordability? Public transportation/Walkability (I won't have a car)? Weather? Vibe? Diversity? Food? Music? Events? Each program has pros and cons in terms of courses etc, but I thought I'd like to learn more about peripheral points like these... I've been to DC a few times but never to Nashville. 

[sierra918]

I've also been accepted to Vanderbilt, and I'm currently living just outside Nashville in Murfreesboro. I've never been to DC, but I do know that the closet you get to Vandy, the more expensive quality housing gets. That's why we live farther out. By talking to current students in my department, it seems like rent ranges from $500 (for a small, shabbier apartment) to $1300 (for something on the nicer side). These are both within walking distance to campus. Overall, it seems very doable with the stipends received.

[sierra918]

I should also mention that Nashville is a really fun city! There is so much going on, so there's always something fun to do ?

[marature]

10 hours ago, sierra918 said:

I should also mention that Nashville is a really fun city! There is so much going on, so there's always something fun to do ?

Great, thanks for the housing info! And yes, fun is important

[sierra918]

1 hour ago, marature said:

Great, thanks for the housing info! And yes, fun is important

Of course! So, you've never been to Vandy? I don't know how important this is to you, but the campus is stunning.