Living in Vegas
August 22nd, 2013 at 10:07:50 PM
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I spend quite a bit of time lurking on this board and I could use some help.
My wife has decided that she has had enough of my shit and wants a divorce. So I have decided I need to move. I have picked Las Vegas for my new home. A little about me I'm 28, a college student, and no kids. I receive monthly housing allowance for going to school. I am a sophomore civil engineering student at ASU.
My plan is to go to a community college until I can transfer to a university.
What I could use some help with is what neighborhoods are good area to live in. There would need to be a community college near by. It doesn't need to be within walking distance because I do have a car.
My wife has decided that she has had enough of my shit and wants a divorce. So I have decided I need to move. I have picked Las Vegas for my new home. A little about me I'm 28, a college student, and no kids. I receive monthly housing allowance for going to school. I am a sophomore civil engineering student at ASU.
My plan is to go to a community college until I can transfer to a university.
What I could use some help with is what neighborhoods are good area to live in. There would need to be a community college near by. It doesn't need to be within walking distance because I do have a car.
August 22nd, 2013 at 10:54:38 PM
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Martin,
I have no practical advice to offer on neighborhoods. However, been there, done that, not fun but turned out to be a time of opportunity and fortune for me. I hope it will be for you as well.
I have no practical advice to offer on neighborhoods. However, been there, done that, not fun but turned out to be a time of opportunity and fortune for me. I hope it will be for you as well.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
August 22nd, 2013 at 11:49:25 PM
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You sound just like me except no women puts up with my shit. Anyway I ended up on east Harmon next to the Hard Rock. It's pretty decent area and close to the strip. I dunno if you play for fun or for a living but it's always nice to be in proximity of casinos. I'm planning on doing the transfer thing as well in the fall.
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August 23rd, 2013 at 12:08:44 AM
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Personally, I'd stay at ASU as it's the best college option vs. the state you are thinking about moving to. And even worse, the best engineering program in Nevada is definitely not UNLV, unfortunately. It's the Wolfpack in Reno instead! :-\
Also, if the Wizard doesn't have his kids in private school I'd be surprised. Nevada is garbage for education.
Also, if the Wizard doesn't have his kids in private school I'd be surprised. Nevada is garbage for education.
August 23rd, 2013 at 12:48:53 AM
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Quote: djatcAnyway I ended up on east Harmon next to the Hard Rock.
I was always under the impression that area was kinda ghetto. I guess it's not though?
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August 23rd, 2013 at 5:29:15 AM
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on a scale of 1-10 its probably a 5. There are a lot worst places and certainty way better places. It seems Like DJ spends most of his time out in the casinos anyways. you can walk around at night in that aria with no problems. One bad thing, Near the HRH is the Harbor Islands weekly apartments they get a good amount of bad news people.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
August 23rd, 2013 at 2:03:06 PM
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Quote: Beethoven9thI was always under the impression that area was kinda ghetto. I guess it's not though?
It's not too bad. But then again I grew up in a pretty bad part of town and kept my head down. Also I'm not home much.
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August 23rd, 2013 at 11:08:02 PM
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Quote: beachbumbabsMartin,
I have no practical advice to offer on neighborhoods. However, been there, done that, not fun but turned out to be a time of opportunity and fortune for me. I hope it will be for you as well.
Thanks for the kind words.
I am actually not much of a gambler maybe a few hundred dollars a month. I just happen to like the vibe of Vegas. Its a melting pot of people. That and its sin city. Looks like I wont actually be able to leave until the spring due to school so I have some time to figure it out.
August 23rd, 2013 at 11:16:45 PM
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Quote: MartinARMTThanks for the kind words.
I am actually not much of a gambler maybe a few hundred dollars a month. I just happen to like the vibe of Vegas. Its a melting pot of people. That and its sin city. Looks like I wont actually be able to leave until the spring due to school so I have some time to figure it out.
That's fairly significant for a college student...unless you are talking about buy-ins/coin-in and not actual losses. And keep in mind, UNLV sucks for engineering compared to ASU. Hell, I'm a jobless engineer and went to a grad school way better than ASU (Illinois).
:-\
August 23rd, 2013 at 11:30:44 PM
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No, its losses. If you don't mind me asking what field of engineering are you in?
August 23rd, 2013 at 11:41:03 PM
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One thing I recommend before you move out here is to figure out the best ways to get free stuff by gambling smart. Lots of bars offer free food and drinks for people playing on their machines. It's not exactly advantage gambling but great for cutting out the food bill (you gain a few pounds though lol)
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August 23rd, 2013 at 11:49:30 PM
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Quote: MartinARMTNo, its losses. If you don't mind me asking what field of engineering are you in?
Chemical engineering. Good news for you is the job market may actually be good when you finish college! :) And a few hundred a month is a lot, unless you make/get more than I did when going to college. :(
August 23rd, 2013 at 11:58:47 PM
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Quote: tringlomanea few hundred a month is a lot, unless you make/get more than I did when going to college. :(
I agree, most people barely squeak by when they're in college (myself included).
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August 24th, 2013 at 1:35:03 AM
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Jobs are overrated.Quote: tringlomaneThat's fairly significant for a college student...unless you are talking about buy-ins/coin-in and not actual losses. And keep in mind, UNLV sucks for engineering compared to ASU. Hell, I'm a jobless engineer and went to a grad school way better than ASU (Illinois).
:-\
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
