So you've landed an internship - Fabulous!
Now the biggest question on your mind is: Where to live?
The first thing you should do is calculate how much you can afford. For some, mom and dad will foot the bill, for others a student loan may help with the cost - whatever the case, you should know what you have to work with before beginning your search. (I'll be writing a post about how to raise some money next week).
Next, do some research on the city you'll be interning and try to find out about the different neighborhoods. Here are some resources for different cities:
Once you have found a few neighborhoods that you think would be ideal for you, check out the housing options available.
Renting a room or subletting an apartment:
Your best resource will be Craigslist. Under the housing section you can find great places that are updated often - so set up an RSS feed if you want to swoop in before anyone else does.
University Housing:
Many colleges throughout the US offer Summer housing for interns and may even include a meal plan. Here are a few worth checking out:
- New York City - NYU
- New York City - Columbia University
- Chicago - The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
- Atlanta - Emory University
- Los Angeles - UCLA
While you're checking out housing options, make sure to keep in mind how long it would take you to get to your internship. Google maps has a good tool for estimating commute time for driving, public transportation and walking - check it out.If you have any specific questions leave a comment and I'll try to point you out in the right direction.
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