Anyone who's tried making the move to independent living knows that it can be stressful and confusing, testing one's patience, finances and knowledge of D.C.'s many neighborhoods. Eagle staffers and students share their experiences about taking that next step off campus and into adulthood.
From Campus to Columbia Heights Kristen Powell, the Scene's managing editor, decided to leave campus for respite and a change of scenery, moving from an apartment on Massachusetts Avenue to a row house in Columbia Heights.
Breaking Out of the Tenleytown Bubble Iliana Berkowitz found the vibrant city experience she was searching for, first in Columbia Heights and now in Mt. Pleasant. The neighborhood's proximity to convenient bus lines, nightlife and other extracurricular diversions more than makes up for the commute.
Stuck in Chevy Chase David Grossman currently lives in Chevy Chase and dislikes the neighborhood's distance from campus and diversion. A former resident of the Shaw neighborhood, Grossman misses the days when he could walk to Ben's Chili Bowl for lunch and hop on the green line to catch a Nats' game a few Metro stops away.
From France to Tenley Campus Ali Goldstein, The Eagle's Arts editor, discusses the trials and tribulations of transferring form life in Lille to finding the right residence to fulfill her dual desires for independence and connectedness.
Perks of Living in the Berks As managing editor for news, Jen Calantone spends a lot of time on campus. She enjoys the Berks' location just blocks from AU, but she's searching for a larger house to accommodate her and a few more roommates.
Former RA, Graduating Senior Seeks Affordable Housing Graduating senior Tony Romm has experienced it all. From living in campus dorms as an RA, finding off-campus housing fit for a busy student and searching for a soon-to-be working journalist's digs, Romm's perspective on housing covers the bases.
