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Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:42 pm
by J-Rod
well peoplez, I'm headed to the gym to lift, I'll be back on to join the discussion later
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:43 pm
by greygoose
breanne2011 wrote:cantwaitforuva wrote:breanne2011 wrote:no, not at all. It was just so hard to get myself to do that when I didn't even know if I would get in. I didn't want to jinx it, haha. Hopefully I'll get my acceptance info in the mail soon so I can start figuring out options. I think I'll be moving up in early August.
Why wait?
Haha, I know...but I'm planning on visiting my sister in Africa for 2 weeks in July, so I'll need some time after that to get my stuff together etc.
cantwaitforuva wrote:
We're crazy informative when it comes to housing. What do you think you'll be looking for? Alone or roommates? Pets? Walking or driving? Price range? What amenities are a must?
Excellent! I really wasn't even sure where to start. I want to live close to the law school, walking distance if at all possible, but mostly I want to live in an area where there are a good amount of fellow 1L's. I would be open to the idea of having a roommate, but since I don't know anyone I would probably feel most comfortable just getting my own place. I have a dog (around 35-40 lbs) so it would have to be a place where pets are allowed.
I'm not sure what the prices are like in Charlottesville, but I have a feeling it'll be cheaper than what I pay now for my apt in Atlanta. As for amenities, I enjoy running water, electricity, and cable. And friendly neighbors. Are most people planning on having a car? I'm most likely bringing mine unless parking is a nightmare and it would end up being too big of a hassle.
woodlands might be a good spot for you (they allow pets), quick drive (10 minutes) and nice "resort like" amenities. talk to j-rod, bun b and sialeeds as they will be living there in the fall, if you're interested.
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:44 pm
by cantwaitforuva
breanne2011 wrote:
Haha, I know...but I'm planning on visiting my sister in Africa for 2 weeks in July, so I'll need some time after that to get my stuff together etc.
Excellent! I really wasn't even sure where to start. I want to live close to the law school, walking distance if at all possible, but mostly I want to live in an area where there are a good amount of fellow 1L's. I would be open to the idea of having a roommate, but since I don't know anyone I would probably feel most comfortable just getting my own place. I have a dog (around 35-40 lbs) so it would have to be a place where pets are allowed.
I'm not sure what the prices are like in Charlottesville, but I have a feeling it'll be cheaper than what I pay now for my apt in Atlanta. As for amenities, I enjoy running water, electricity, and cable. And friendly neighbors. Are most people planning on having a car? I'm most likely bringing mine unless parking is a nightmare and it would end up being too big of a hassle.
Well I wouldn't wait to long if I were you, the best places do fill up kinda quickly. Some people are bringing cars some aren't. If you mean parking at the law school it's not bad, but if you live within walking distance you're not allowed to park at the school.
I'm not living within walking distance, so the other people will have to help you out there. I do know that having a dog will limit you a bit. I think Barracks West allows pets, is that correct? And I'm pretty sure Ivy doesn't. Let me check.
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:45 pm
by gladiator
Merging threads is definitely possible.
As for housing, walking distance would be: Graduate Centre, Jeffersonian, Arlington Court Condos/Townhomes, Ivy Gardens as your best options. As for pets, I think Grad Centre and Ivy Gardens would be out, maybe Jeffersonian too. If you're willing to pay $700/month rent to live alone, Arlington Court Condo 1 br/1 ba might be your best bet but I never checked into pet policies.
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:46 pm
by greygoose
ivy doesn't allow pets. the car is a toss up, most of us will bring ours. but, i doubt you'll have much trouble getting weekly rides to run errands, etc. we're a fun crowd.
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:46 pm
by cantwaitforuva
If you choose to live within driving but not walking distance you will have an easier time finding places with pets and the amenities will be nicer. There aren't any complexes more than 15 min. away. However, getting a 1br will cost quite a bit more then.
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:50 pm
by Da Stain
Arlington Townhomes, where I think I'm living, has 2BR townhomes, allows pets, has a yard with lawn maintenance included and is walking distance to campus and Harris Teeter
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Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:53 pm
by greygoose
breanne: you got to see kanye in person!...i'm very jealous
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:55 pm
by breanne2011
Thanks you guys!! This is good stuff, very very helpful.
EDIT: greygoose: I KNOW!! It was sooo ridiculous. It was completely random too, it was my friend's birthday so he had the VIP room booked for a while before they knew Kanye was going to be there, and it just so happened that he was right next to us. It was so awesome that he performed too.
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:57 pm
by The Agitator
And a future note, to get Agitator to wade into the thread, just make a post about a semi-dumb idea you're going to do
Hhah yea, sorry to only wade in here intermittently in order to criticize....going to South America for a few months, so I've been busy taking care of things so I'm ready for school immediately when I get back. It doesn't leave me too much time for TLS anymore.
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:58 pm
by shadowfish
cantwaitforuva wrote:and why do you want ugrad and law school to be in the same place?
I want to take some classes in different departments than law, and I'd really like it to be convenient. I'm glad to know their housing is grody, though. Thanks, guys, I feel a lot better about UVa now!
also ew ann coulter
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:00 pm
by Da Stain
The Agitator wrote:And a future note, to get Agitator to wade into the thread, just make a post about a semi-dumb idea you're going to do
Hhah yea, sorry to only wade in here intermittently in order to criticize....going to South America for a few months, so I've been busy taking care of things so I'm ready for school immediately when I get back. It doesn't leave me too much time for TLS anymore.
It's all good. My umpteen useless posts per day or your one useful post per week. You win. You always do. GOULET!
Enjoy SA if we don't get you in here beforehand.
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:01 pm
by The Agitator
I want to take some classes in different departments than law, and I'd really like it to be convenient. I'm glad to know their housing is grody, though. Thanks, guys, I feel a lot better about UVa now!
You should. I feel that Michigan and UVA are pretty similar in both rep for academic quality and rep for the student experience. But UVAs always about 15 degrees warmer....
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:03 pm
by greygoose
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:05 pm
by breanne2011
The combination of that picture and your avatar made me laugh.
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:06 pm
by greygoose
haha, to be honest...i'd hit it if i was really...really...really... desperate
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:09 pm
by cantwaitforuva
greygoose wrote:haha, to be honest...i'd hit it if i was really...really...really... desperate
have you read that ann coulter sex transcript? it's pretty funny, but i don't remember where i found it.
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:09 pm
by shadowfish
greygoose wrote:
AWESOME.
her face is a little bit masculine too.
breanne: welcome! I'd tell you to live in the Grad Centre with me, but I know they don't take dogs
There's a 2 br/1 bath townhouse on Arlington up on Craigslist, if you're interested in that. I hear those go fast, too.
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:10 pm
by Da Stain
I'd hit it if only because she's on TV.
It's a game I play, the winner finds a celebrity that you wouldn't sleep with, even if the only reason you're doing it is for the story.
I've already established, I'd sleep with barbara walters, because, dude, it's Barbara Walters.
Edit: Breanne, that's the CL link I just sent you. It's been posted regularly for about the last 3 weeks, but I expect it to move now that its May. And if you're wondering why I care so much, I want a dog around I can hang with (or walk around UG campus with....kidding,kidding!)
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:11 pm
by breanne2011
cantwaitforuva wrote:greygoose wrote:haha, to be honest...i'd hit it if i was really...really...really... desperate
have you read that ann coulter sex transcript? it's pretty funny, but i don't remember where i found it.
What?? I didn't even know that existed. Looks like I need to do some googleing..
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:11 pm
by greygoose
really?
diane sawyer!
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:13 pm
by Da Stain
She's got credibility. So, of course.
Tough One. Sally jesse Raphael?
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:13 pm
by cantwaitforuva
SgtBilko wrote:I'd hit it if only because she's on TV.
It's a game I play, the winner finds a celebrity that you wouldn't sleep with, even if the only reason you're doing it is for the story.
I've already established, I'd sleep with barbara walters, because, dude, it's Barbara Walters.
Edit: Breanne, that's the CL link I just sent you. It's been posted regularly for about the last 3 weeks, but I expect it to move now that its May. And if you're wondering why I care so much, I want a dog around I can hang with (or walk around UG campus with....kidding,kidding!)
Elizabeth Taylor
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:14 pm
by greygoose
with or without the glasses?
edit: Elizabeth Taylor no doubt about it...
id have this pic in my head
Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:15 pm
by breanne2011
SgtBilko wrote:I'd hit it if only because she's on TV.
It's a game I play, the winner finds a celebrity that you wouldn't sleep with, even if the only reason you're doing it is for the story.
I've already established, I'd sleep with barbara walters, because, dude, it's Barbara Walters.
Edit: Breanne, that's the CL link I just sent you. It's been posted regularly for about the last 3 weeks, but I expect it to move now that its May. And if you're wondering why I care so much, I want a dog around I can hang with (or walk around UG campus with....kidding,kidding!)
So you want to use my dog to pick up undergrads? Appalling. j/k. But, I must say, his success rate with girls is pretty high. Too bad I'm not a single guy.
EDIT: Barbara Walters?? Seriously????????