Hi! :)
I'm applying for a grant (that I probably won't even get) to work in the US and as part of the application, I have to decide which cities I would prefer to work in if they chose me.
Basically, I have a list of 20 cities/geographical areas, and I have to pick my top 3.
Problem is, I've never been to any of these cities, so I don't know which ones are "better". Which would you recommend and why?
Cities with big airports nearby are a plus. Also, I don't drive so it would be great if it had a good public transport system.
OPTIONS:
* Lake Forest and Redwood City, California
* Connecticut-Storrs, Connecticut
* Miami, Florida
* Atlanta, Gerogia
* Chicago, Illinois
* Coon Rapids, Iowa
* Louisville, Kentucky
* Mendon, Massachusetts
* Beatrice, Nebraska
* Santa Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico
* Eugene, Oregon
* Houston, Texas
* Ogden, Utah
* Arlington, Virginia
* Washington DC, Bellevue, Brewster and Seattle
Thanks to anyone who takes the time to read this and answer! :)|||Chicago is very cold in the winter, but it has the best public transportation of any of the other cities you listed.
Santa Fe is beautiful (I've never been but have seen pics), but I'm sure their public transportation is lacking.
Anywhere in California, without a car, you cannot live there. You NEED a car in California.
Probably Chicago is your best bet. If you had a car I'd advise you differently.|||I don't know what type of weather you would prefer. You need a big city for good urban transportation and for access to nice living areas. I would choose Chicago first despite it's frigid winters, it is a wonderful city and easy to get around in. Then I would pick Arlington Virginia for its wonderful weather but I don't know about transportation in the city, it's a small city at best. California is always good but I don't know those cities. I would stay away from Miami, Atlanta, Iowa, Kentucky and Seattle (awful weather). Stick with Chicago, Virginia and California.|||Miami would be my #1 pick, because its warm has an airport and a great nightlife. Plus, there are tons of beaches, shopping and malls.
You will be about 2 hrs from disneyworld, 3hrs from Tampa and 3hrs from the Florida Keys. Plus there is historic St. Augustine.
Basically, you can't get bored in Miami.
Chicago is obviously a big city, but it is cold if you like that.
Atlanta should also be pretty nice and close to the airport. Houston is also warm and by an airport.
Some places you listed sound a bit more rural, but if you like country living, go with them.|||not driving limits your options. chicago, and dc would be your best 2 options as the public transportation systems are the best of the list.|||I've been to about half of these places, and not all of them are truly "cities" in the commonly-accepted sense. Unless you are a huge fan of cold weather, freezing rain, hail, bone-chilling winds, ice and snow, I'd avoid places like Connecticut, Chicago, Coon Rapids IA (how did it get on the list anyway?), Mendon MA, Louisville KY, Ogden UT, Washington state, Beatrice NE, etc. My top recommendations (having been to all of these) would be: Miami FL, Atlanta, GA, Santa Fe %26amp; Albuquerque NM, Houston TX, Arlington VA, and Washington DC. My top personal choice would be Santa Fe. The city is absolutely gorgeous with an incredible blend of cultures. Santa Fe Trails is their public transit system, and although it is under-utilized it offers multiple routes throughout the city with pickups about every 20-30 minutes. The weather is mild and bearable, even though it snows a bit in the winter. The nearest larger airport is in Albuquerque, which is a drawback, but the pleasures of Santa Fe outweigh the small inconvenience.|||First of all you should know that Arlington, Virginia, is just across the river from Washington, DC; consider them the same place.
That said, of your list only there (Washington/Arlington) and Chicago fulfill your parameters of being close to major airports AND have a good public transit system, AND are vibrant cities with broad cultural and intellectual activities, Seattle would be included if it had a better public transportation system. Atlanta might be included except that its desirable neighborhoods and depth of cultural variety are limited.
Mendon, MA might be included if it were located closer to Boston or Providence (Mendon, MA?? How did Mendon get on your list?? Unlike all the rest of your list I cannot think of any university or medical institution or scientific establishment or anything similar that awards grants that exists in Mendon!!)|||Louisville KY because it is the best combination of safe and affordable while having a great night life. The 'Ville has one of the best park systems in the nation.
If you don't drive you'd really like living in The Highlands or Crescent Hill. Old Louisville (btw Downtown %26amp; U of L) is the largest Victorian Historic District in the US and has incredible architecture and bus routes everywhere
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I would choose Chicago first. But that is just me personally. People flock to Chicago to see all the sights (including concerts, sports games, museums, Shedd Aquarium - the best aquarium I have ever seen), etc. Chicago also has an excellent transportation system and has O'Hare airport and Midway.
Sante Fe and Albuquerque are wonderful places to visit as well. If you are into a free spirt type of thinking and love creative art work you are in the right place. Down to earth and friendly people. Warm weather doesn't hurt either.
Washington DC is beautiful. Home to the Smithsonian Museums, The White House and Capital, not to mention all the history and monuments there. DC also has some great clubs and restaurants. Good transportation system there too. Can almost always find a cab and not too expensive (which really surprised me)
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