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Yeezus
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I'm currently in the process of taking a leave of absence from this current semester due to scheduling issues & other reasons. & with that said, I am looking to "move" to a major city for a 1-2 months but I can't really decide what would be a good fit for me at the moment.

My current top 6 in no particular order:
- London
- Zurich
- Vancouver
- Split
- Lisbon
- Warsaw

I was thinking of doing two weeks in ldn, two in Zurich, then two in Warsaw.

But I honestly don't know. I'm not too particular with requirements besides the city being beautiful. Looking for a solid art scene & good nightlife. I would like to stay clear of the US (I live by NYC). Taking recommendations; where have you been & how did you like it?
Sep 28 2014 6:38PM
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ModMommy
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As funny as it sounds, go to Canada. Vancouver is wicked pretty, and has some neat culture. I visit it frequently, and am absolutely in love with the city and area. Plus you can catch a hockey game up there!
Sep 28 2014 6:44PM
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Spaggot
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I would just stay in London or Zurich the whole time.
Sep 28 2014 6:45PM
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Yeezus
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immasAs funny as it sounds, go to Canada. Vancouver is wicked pretty, and has some neat culture. I visit it frequently, and am absolutely in love with the city and area. Plus you can catch a hockey game up there!


Originally, Vancouver did not cross my mind, but numerous people have recommended it to me.
Sep 28 2014 6:47PM
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iFlip
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Wow, over-privileged much?
Sep 28 2014 7:13PM
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Abc567def
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I'm from vancouver, Its pretty neat.

We have nature here, we call it neature.
Sep 29 2014 3:31AM
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pastysmasher
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Londons fun to visit and has tonnes of cool architecture and nightlife but its ridiculously expensive and super busy. I wouldn't want to stay there for more than a few days, but if your from NYC I guess your used to living shoulder to shoulder with people. I've heard Warsaw isn't great and Krakow is better to visit. I loved Vancouver when I went.
Sep 29 2014 4:27AM
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Ghini
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Amsterdam, really..
Sep 29 2014 6:11AM
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JGWI
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I would reccomend one of the other great cities here in the US. There more to the United States than NYC.
Sep 29 2014 6:28AM
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DayMan
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iFlipWow, over-privileged much?


A little jealous there bud?
Sep 29 2014 9:38AM
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louie.mirags
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iFlipWow, over-privileged much?


I was going to say the same thing. You need to leave from college (no refund usually after school starts) and you have the funds to travel anywhere in the world? Plus, moving for 1-2 months, you have enough money to pretty much get a hotel for 2 months? Something doesn't add up unless your parents are sporting the bill.

RedPandaA little jealous there bud?


And I am not jealous just wondering how this is possible. If i am wrong I would just look like a dick
Sep 29 2014 10:06AM
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Phil-X-
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Warsaw for sure
Sep 29 2014 10:15AM
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howlongcanausern
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vancouver this time of year is no bueno unless you really, really, like clouds cool temps and rain
Sep 29 2014 10:34AM
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.Hugo.
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Sierra leone, liberia or nigeria
Sep 29 2014 11:31AM
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Rachy
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louie.miragsI was going to say the same thing. You need to leave from college (no refund usually after school starts) and you have the funds to travel anywhere in the world? Plus, moving for 1-2 months, you have enough money to pretty much get a hotel for 2 months? Something doesn't add up unless your parents are sporting the bill.



And I am not jealous just wondering how this is possible. If i am wrong I would just look like a dick


It's easier than you think. "moving" is actually a lot cheaper. When staying 3+ weeks anywhere, you can usually sublet a spot in most major cities. Zurich would likely be around $800 - $1000 depending on where it is, the studio in Paris I stayed in was $800 a month and in a pedestrian neighborhood 5 min from the louvre. The original 2 bedroom we were going to stay in here in Bariloche was only $600.

And when you "live" somewhere, you eat at home a lot more. My grocery bill in Switzerland was less than it was in California. The restaurants are crazy expensive, but grocery stores and farmers markets tend to be cheaper.

For every week I spend "on vacation" I can usually "live" somewhere for a month.
Sep 29 2014 12:53PM
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louie.mirags
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RachyIt's easier than you think. "moving" is actually a lot cheaper. When staying 3+ weeks anywhere, you can usually sublet a spot in most major cities. Zurich would likely be around $800 - $1000 depending on where it is, the studio in Paris I stayed in was $800 a month and in a pedestrian neighborhood 5 min from the louvre. The original 2 bedroom we were going to stay in here in Bariloche was only $600.

And when you "live" somewhere, you eat at home a lot more. My grocery bill in Switzerland was less than it was in California. The restaurants are crazy expensive, but grocery stores and farmers markets tend to be cheaper.

For every week I spend "on vacation" I can usually "live" somewhere for a month.


for sure... I was broke as shit in college though. Especially as it became mid semester.. Also, the no-refund policy would deter me from quitting by every mean necessary. If I had an extra 1000 bucks in college I would have bought beer. Another thing is you would have to have a job after right away after moving to have the extra 1000 bucks be enough. Not just live somewhere for a month. Who would travel to go wash dishes for a month???
Sep 29 2014 1:13PM
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90053
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cost of living in london is pretty rediculous, its not a young person's city unless you're making serious money already imo. I mean its great to visit but when you're living there it isn't easy to get by. That said there's shit tonne of stuff to do and there's nowhere like it in the world
Sep 29 2014 1:23PM
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miroz
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I travelled all over Europe this summer. There's a lot of awesome places to be. I loved Switzerland - the trains get you anywhere, the mountains rock, and everything is nice - but it's super expensive to live there. Everything just costs a lot more. By comparison, the Czech Republic is really cheap.

Is English a requirement? Consider Dublin - Irelands really fun, and there's tons to explore. You could make trips to London and Paris from there, and the Irish coast and rural areas are stunning. Plus they like to drink and the breakfasts are bomb.

Specify more what you're looking for and you'll get more better recommendations.
Sep 29 2014 1:33PM
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PacificRimJob
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iFlipWow, over-privileged much?


Shut up. Don't be so quick to judge. Not all of us can do the same, but hey, let's not jump a guy.

CamembertAmsterdam, really..


Very agreed.


I'd also recommend somewhere a little different... Marseille. Or Barcelona.

Perhaps Split, Croatia if you want to be a little cheaper.

All places where you'll be surrounded by insanely awesome culture, and find people who can speak English pretty easily, since 1-2 months isn't enough to fully immerse oneself.

(Especially Split... basically everyone there speaks English)
Sep 29 2014 1:43PM
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pastysmasher
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DBH5601I would reccomend one of the other great cities here in the US. There more to the United States than NYC.


There's more to the world than the U.S
Sep 29 2014 6:19PM
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JGWI
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dogardThere's more to the world than the U.S




Sep 29 2014 8:06PM
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+1 Warsaw
Sep 29 2014 8:09PM
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frickindarn
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steezeeepolizeeeI'm from vancouver, Its pretty neat.

We have nature here, we call it neature.

Wish I wasn't on mobile so I could sig this.
Sep 29 2014 8:36PM
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Mr_Mistur
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London all the way
Sep 29 2014 8:36PM
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Stadtski
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London is sick Ive been there. Its also a (relatively) short trip Dublin, which is also killer. I wouldnt go to Zurich or Warsaw if I were you
Sep 29 2014 8:51PM
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Yeezus
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Sorry for the late reply. Haven't been around the computer much. For the person saying that I'm over-privileged, allow me to give you a little more background on the situation & cost of doing this.

I have a full ride to the University of Connecticut. In other words, I'm not losing money nor will my scholarship be revoked. I am taking this leave of absence due primarily to a medical reason. I never really wanted to get into it, so that's as far I'm going to go with that. It's been discussed with my psychiatrist, & currently my best route is to take the rest of the semester off in order to not jeopardize my gpa & whatnot.

Now, with that out of the way, "moving" somewhere is not that expensive. I will not be staying in a hotel, but renting/subletting an apartment. Depending on what I want, that shouldn't be over $2k for the month, max. I may be in college, but I am not broke. I can certainly entertain doing something like this without worrying about it too too much financially. I worked an incredibly well paying pt job my first two years in college so I do have a substantial amount of $. If need be, then yes, my parents are the for financial support, but that's irrelevant.

So from what I understand, Vancouver will have shitty weather. My approximate move out date would be in 2-4 weeks so if weather will be sub-par, then I'll stay away. I would like to go somewhere with culture. Some history to it, but with a modernized twist to it. I've been to many places around the US, including the entire east coast from Maine to Miami. I've been to Cleveland, Dallas, Phoenix, Houston, LA, Atlanta, & so on, but none of those places really hold my interest for than a couple of days. As for internationally, I recently was in London, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, & Poland. I was fascinated by London, but indeed it was rather expensive & my impression was that it'd be an ideal place to live when married.

I'm leaning towards a place near the water with access to a solid beach. Somewhere in Greece? Spain? Maybe Rio?
Sep 30 2014 2:53AM
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SFB
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didnt read the op but you should go to somalia.
Sep 30 2014 2:57AM
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kalle.
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how about budapest? i've been there once and it was such a beautiful city. many museums, good food, cheap beer (!), nice castles and veeery friendly people. my granny said it's the only place she wants to visit one more time before she dies.
Sep 30 2014 12:16PM
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Chubz.
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Sydney, m8
Sep 30 2014 12:50PM
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Andyktm
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Vancouver is s really chill city. You should go to London I hear the nightlife there is really sick
Sep 30 2014 1:06PM
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Kakdeg
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If i were in the same situation as you I would go to Australia and the gold coast because why not or Paris because France is always no matter what the question .
Sep 30 2014 1:17PM
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Johwdannnn
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Live in Bruxelles. I spent a year abroad there and have nothing but good things to say about it. The people are super nice and friendly so it's real easy to meet people. I guess there's also somewhat of a historical aspect to it (if that's what you're into).

As far as nightlife goes, Belgian beer is maybe the best in the world. There are tons of bars and people stay out till the mornings on the weekends drinking and having a sick time. Also lots of bands and music groups come into the city periodically, and with the tram and metro it's super easy to get around the city.

Belgium is also the centre of Europe. By train, it only takes an hour and a half to get to Paris, and a few hours to Amsterdam. Belgium will let you experience a lot. Also, everyone speaks english so if you don't speak French or Dutch you're not gonna have a problem.

Living there is also sustainable.

And to be honest, I really wouldn't be looking for advice on where to live on ns...you could easily check the internet and get other honest opinions from travel websites and what not.
Oct 1 2014 10:33AM
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gapersarefriends
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I vote Barcelona. Got to visit over summer, the city was sooo sick, so much fun, beautiful, beaches, mountains, good food.

Barcelona for sure
Nov 10 2014 2:47AM
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NJurkiewicz
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This may be too late, but I strongly recommend instead of Warsaw living in Krakow. I may come with personal bias because my family is Polish, but Poland is absolutely gorgeous. Krakow is also a much younger city than Warsaw and would be a more pleasant experience. Whatever you choose though OP, good luck!
Nov 10 2014 2:57AM
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Hugh_Conway_jr
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"For the person saying that I'm over-privileged '


You should never feel ashamed to have something that others do not ... But I think that you should really take a second look at your fiscal scenario... like it or not, you are of privlage.

YeezusI have a full ride to the University of Connecticut.






Less than 0.3% of fulltime students receive enough scholarship money to cover their full costs.

YeezusDepending on what I want, that shouldn't be over $2k for the month, max.






The Poverty Threashold for a single individual is $11,720 USD. at 2K/m that puts you at twice as much as the US poverty threshold.... 2k/m is also the percapita income in New York State....and you are an unnemployed/underemployed student.

YeezusI may be in college, but I am not broke. I can certainly entertain doing something like this without worrying about it too too much financially.






Really?...there are no statisitcs required to support my claim here... you summed it up quite nicely.

YeezusI worked an incredibly well paying pt job my first two years in college so I do have a substantial amount of $.





With Min, wage being about 8$/h and the cost of living in NYC ... I am going to assume you are either making so much money, that going to college is actually a waste of time ... or, as the next quote suggests...you are privlaged enough to remain dependant on your parents, thus allowing you to save $$$.

"If need be, then yes, my parents are the for financial support "


....I am not trying to come down on you or anything. You should be proud of what you have, what you earned and what you inherit....fuck, most people who ski are not poor by any means....Just claim it dude... you are fucking off to europe for the year ... I hope you sort your medical shit out, and enjoy your gap year. Shred on.
Nov 10 2014 9:05AM
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PeppermillReno
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YeezusI'm currently in the process of taking a leave of absence from this current semester due to scheduling issues & other reasons. & with that said, I am looking to "move" to a major city for a 1-2 months but I can't really decide what would be a good fit for me at the moment.

My current top 6 in no particular order:
- London
- Zurich
- Vancouver
- Split
- Lisbon
- Warsaw

I was thinking of doing two weeks in ldn, two in Zurich, then two in Warsaw.

But I honestly don't know. I'm not too particular with requirements besides the city being beautiful. Looking for a solid art scene & good nightlife. I would like to stay clear of the US (I live by NYC). Taking recommendations; where have you been & how did you like it?


Dont do Zurich pretty small not much going on. Will feel like a tiny village compared to NYC. I'd recommend London and Vancouver for what you are after but only know those 3 on the list.
Nov 10 2014 9:22AM
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toastyteenagers
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Reasons to go to canada:
1. Tim hortons
2. People are stereotypically really really nice.
3. Pretty crazy nightlife
4. Bagged milk
Nov 10 2014 10:43AM
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connecticunt
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If you have the money to do so, go to London. My dad lives over there and I spend a month or two in the summer with him. Like everyone else said, night life is great, the city is great, and if you want to see some nature, take a train to Scotland. If I had the funds I would live over there.
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