Northwestern Law Class of 2014 Forum

[homestyle28]

I don't know what to do--I really want to attend NU, but I got a full ride to UIUC. I'm just going to have to sleep on this a bit. I said I'd do anything to attend NU, but wow, that's a shitload of debt. (Insert deep breath here.)

What if we have lots of pot luck dinners? Or like a bake sale?

Also I make a meaaaan brownie. This idea has got potential.

I would imagine a stand on Mich. Ave staffed by LS students, selling lemonade and baked goods would do some bank...I'm in.

[SMA22]

Down for a bake sale, big time.

Fuster--totally there with you re quitting. I was definitely looking forward to some playtime this summer

Anyway, I'll be checking out apartments next weekend in Streeter for those of you who are interested and will post some photos. If any of you guys want me to check someplace out for you, let me know.

[Bumi]

Anyway, I'll be checking out apartments next weekend in Streeter for those of you who are interested and will post some photos. If any of you guys want me to check someplace out for you, let me know.

I'd love to know what the price/quality/size situation is. Are you looking at 1br? Studios?

Definitely check out the challenges/questions thread for ideas of places to see where a lot of students live.

[cubswin]

Down for a bake sale, big time.

Fuster--totally there with you re quitting. I was definitely looking forward to some playtime this summer

Anyway, I'll be checking out apartments next weekend in Streeter for those of you who are interested and will post some photos. If any of you guys want me to check someplace out for you, let me know.

Does this mean you've decided against becoming a townie?

[SMA22]

Anyway, I'll be checking out apartments next weekend in Streeter for those of you who are interested and will post some photos. If any of you guys want me to check someplace out for you, let me know.

I'd love to know what the price/quality/size situation is. Are you looking at 1br? Studios?

Definitely check out the challenges/questions thread for ideas of places to see where a lot of students live.

Size is a huge concern for me, as I have an apartment full of furniture right now and also have a dog that needs space to roam around. I'm going to be looking at both studios and 1 bedrooms; I live on the N. Side now, but I'd prefer to at least start off near campus for my first year.

I guess the majority of the 1Ls traditionally live in Streeterville, and by 3L many have moved into cheaper hoods. One of the current students told me a lot of people live in Uptown. I personally lived there for two years and would never move back--safety was a bit of an issue up there, at least from a girl's perspective. I'm guessing a lot of people are also out in Wicker Park and Lakeview.

[homestyle28]

Anyway, I'll be checking out apartments next weekend in Streeter for those of you who are interested and will post some photos. If any of you guys want me to check someplace out for you, let me know.

I'd love to know what the price/quality/size situation is. Are you looking at 1br? Studios?

Definitely check out the challenges/questions thread for ideas of places to see where a lot of students live.

Size is a huge concern for me, as I have an apartment full of furniture right now and also have a dog that needs space to roam around. I'm going to be looking at both studios and 1 bedrooms; I live on the N. Side now, but I'd prefer to at least start off near campus for my first year.

I guess the majority of the 1Ls traditionally live in Streeterville, and by 3L many have moved into cheaper hoods. One of the current students told me a lot of people live in Uptown. I personally lived there for two years and would never move back--safety was a bit of an issue up there, at least from a girl's perspective. I'm guessing a lot of people are also out in Wicker Park and Lakeview.

that's what I've heard.

[SMA22]

Anyway, I'll be checking out apartments next weekend in Streeter for those of you who are interested and will post some photos. If any of you guys want me to check someplace out for you, let me know.

I'd love to know what the price/quality/size situation is. Are you looking at 1br? Studios?

Definitely check out the challenges/questions thread for ideas of places to see where a lot of students live.

Size is a huge concern for me, as I have an apartment full of furniture right now and also have a dog that needs space to roam around. I'm going to be looking at both studios and 1 bedrooms; I live on the N. Side now, but I'd prefer to at least start off near campus for my first year.

I guess the majority of the 1Ls traditionally live in Streeterville, and by 3L many have moved into cheaper hoods. One of the current students told me a lot of people live in Uptown. I personally lived there for two years and would never move back--safety was a bit of an issue up there, at least from a girl's perspective. I'm guessing a lot of people are also out in Wicker Park and Lakeview.

that's what I've heard.

Yeah, both are happening areas and affordable. I am in Lakeview now, and it's affordable and a nice area. Lots of friends in Wicked Park...

[SMA22]

Down for a bake sale, big time.

Fuster--totally there with you re quitting. I was definitely looking forward to some playtime this summer

Anyway, I'll be checking out apartments next weekend in Streeter for those of you who are interested and will post some photos. If any of you guys want me to check someplace out for you, let me know.

Does this mean you've decided against becoming a townie?

My father used to have a saying--God created hell on earth, and he called it Urbana Champaign...

I know, I shouldn't be mean about it, but I did my four years in a college town for undergrad--definitely not the best fit.

[Flustercluck]

Anyway, I'll be checking out apartments next weekend in Streeter for those of you who are interested and will post some photos. If any of you guys want me to check someplace out for you, let me know.

I'd love to know what the price/quality/size situation is. Are you looking at 1br? Studios?

Definitely check out the challenges/questions thread for ideas of places to see where a lot of students live.

The prices are steep in Streeterville, but the way I figure it, if I'm taking out 77K in loans for year one alone, I might as well pay an extra 3-4k to live near campus.

I actually checked out (listed in order of cost) 860 DeWitt, Lakeview Plaza, McClurg, and 420 Ohio when I was there for Diverse Admit Weekend. Didn't get a chance to check out Onterie or The Streeter (Both out of even my adjusted my price range) but if anyone has questions feel free to fire away...

Basically price/quality/size are all directly correlated in the order they are listed, although McClurg definitely had the best gym/rec center.

If anyone has any more specific questions feel free to ask...

[Flustercluck]

[quote="SMA22]Size is a huge concern for me, as I have an apartment full of furniture right now and also have a dog that needs space to roam around. I'm going to be looking at both studios and 1 bedrooms; I live on the N. Side now, but I'd prefer to at least start off near campus for my first year.[/quote]

As far as size goes, 860 Dewitt has huge one bedrooms. Trade-off is that it's definitely one of the older buildings in the area. Lakeview Plaza's units were a little tight if you have an animal. 420 Ohio has good size convertables and one bedrooms, and actually is very dog friendly, I'd definitely recommend checking it out...

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[SMA22]

[quote="SMA22Size is a huge concern for me, as I have an apartment full of furniture right now and also have a dog that needs space to roam around. I'm going to be looking at both studios and 1 bedrooms; I live on the N. Side now, but I'd prefer to at least start off near campus for my first year.

As far as size goes, 860 Dewitt has huge one bedrooms. Trade-off is that it's definitely one of the older buildings in the area. Lakeview Plaza's units were a little tight if you have an animal. 420 Ohio has good size convertables and one bedrooms, and actually is very dog friendly, I'd definitely recommend checking it out...[/quote]

Thanks, Fuster There's also a condo building on Ohio that's known for being very dog-friendly I'm going to look at. We shall see...

[homestyle28]

[quote="SMA22Size is a huge concern for me, as I have an apartment full of furniture right now and also have a dog that needs space to roam around. I'm going to be looking at both studios and 1 bedrooms; I live on the N. Side now, but I'd prefer to at least start off near campus for my first year.

As far as size goes, 860 Dewitt has huge one bedrooms. Trade-off is that it's definitely one of the older buildings in the area. Lakeview Plaza's units were a little tight if you have an animal. 420 Ohio has good size convertables and one bedrooms, and actually is very dog friendly, I'd definitely recommend checking it out...[/quote]

What's a 2 bedroom go for in that building? Any idea?

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I want to say the one bedrooms were like 1400-1500, I'll got all their info so I can double check. If I remember correctly their one bedroom was like 1000 sqft...

[Aine]

Down for a bake sale, big time.

Fuster--totally there with you re quitting. I was definitely looking forward to some playtime this summer

Anyway, I'll be checking out apartments next weekend in Streeter for those of you who are interested and will post some photos. If any of you guys want me to check someplace out for you, let me know.

Please do post photos!! That would be wonderful!!

If you get a chance, or if you see one, can you post a photo of one of the "convertible apartments?" I have no idea what they actually look like inside and the floor plans confuse me...

Otherwise I'd just love to see more photos of all these buildings everyone is discussing. I only know of McClurg and Onterie, and I've only see what I can find on the Internet. Any pics would be great.

[SMA22]

Down for a bake sale, big time.

Fuster--totally there with you re quitting. I was definitely looking forward to some playtime this summer

Anyway, I'll be checking out apartments next weekend in Streeter for those of you who are interested and will post some photos. If any of you guys want me to check someplace out for you, let me know.

Please do post photos!! That would be wonderful!!

If you get a chance, or if you see one, can you post a photo of one of the "convertible apartments?" I have no idea what they actually look like inside and the floor plans confuse me...

Otherwise I'd just love to see more photos of all these buildings everyone is discussing. I only know of McClurg and Onterie, and I've only see what I can find on the Internet. Any pics would be great.

Be glad to post photos--sometimes the model looks like one thing, and you get there and think, no bueno... My ex had a convertible apartment, they aren't too bad usually. You can open the wall up for a full studio or close it for the one bedroom feel. If your bedroom looks like my bedroom, you'd keep it closed... Dog toys and clothes everywhere...

[src42]

This thread is fun today. I'm getting excited about NU...wish I could move sooner!

[Aine]

Be glad to post photos--sometimes the model looks like one thing, and you get there and think, no bueno... My ex had a convertible apartment, they aren't too bad usually. You can open the wall up for a full studio or close it for the one bedroom feel. If your bedroom looks like my bedroom, you'd keep it closed... Dog toys and clothes everywhere...

Thanks so much! I'm still not even sure how I'm going to get an apartment from abroad, but this will be a step in the right direction!!

[homestyle28]

This thread is fun today. I'm getting excited about NU...wish I could move sooner!

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[SMA22]

This thread is fun today. I'm getting excited about NU...wish I could move sooner!

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[Flustercluck]

This thread is fun today. I'm getting excited about NU...wish I could move sooner!

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[manyu]

Anyway, I'll be checking out apartments next weekend in Streeter for those of you who are interested and will post some photos. If any of you guys want me to check someplace out for you, let me know.

I'd love to know what the price/quality/size situation is. Are you looking at 1br? Studios?

Definitely check out the challenges/questions thread for ideas of places to see where a lot of students live.

The prices are steep in Streeterville, but the way I figure it, if I'm taking out 77K in loans for year one alone, I might as well pay an extra 3-4k to live near campus.

I actually checked out (listed in order of cost) 860 DeWitt, Lakeview Plaza, McClurg, and 420 Ohio when I was there for Diverse Admit Weekend. Didn't get a chance to check out Onterie or The Streeter (Both out of even my adjusted my price range) but if anyone has questions feel free to fire away...

Basically price/quality/size are all directly correlated in the order they are listed, although McClurg definitely had the best gym/rec center.

If anyone has any more specific questions feel free to ask...

Is 860 DeWitt most expensive, or least expensive?

[Flustercluck]

Anyway, I'll be checking out apartments next weekend in Streeter for those of you who are interested and will post some photos. If any of you guys want me to check someplace out for you, let me know.

I'd love to know what the price/quality/size situation is. Are you looking at 1br? Studios?

Definitely check out the challenges/questions thread for ideas of places to see where a lot of students live.

The prices are steep in Streeterville, but the way I figure it, if I'm taking out 77K in loans for year one alone, I might as well pay an extra 3-4k to live near campus.

I actually checked out (listed in order of cost) 860 DeWitt, Lakeview Plaza, McClurg, and 420 Ohio when I was there for Diverse Admit Weekend. Didn't get a chance to check out Onterie or The Streeter (Both out of even my adjusted my price range) but if anyone has questions feel free to fire away...

Basically price/quality/size are all directly correlated in the order they are listed, although McClurg definitely had the best gym/rec center.

If anyone has any more specific questions feel free to ask...

Is 860 DeWitt most expensive, or least expensive?

Least-ish... that is to say, their one beroom is slightly more than some of Lakeview Lakeshore Plaza's, but it's 1000 sqft versus 700 sqft for Lakeshore

[VulcanVulcanVulcan]

Anyway, I'll be checking out apartments next weekend in Streeter for those of you who are interested and will post some photos. If any of you guys want me to check someplace out for you, let me know.

Pls do post some photos. I heard that the most students live in McClurg? What is that like?

[ArghItsBlarg]

So, yeah, no scholarships for me. I was a sad panda.

However, through circumstances which I don't yet feel privy to share in public, but which I will simply describe as "unprecedented and awesome," I've been offered a substantial scholarship if I transfer into the Accelerated JD program.

This, however, means that I'd start full time school in the middle of May, something I was definitely NOT prepared to do. We're making some serious reality checks right now.

[homestyle28]

So, yeah, no scholarships for me. I was a sad panda.

However, through circumstances which I don't yet feel privy to share in public, but which I will simply describe as "unprecedented and awesome," I've been offered a substantial scholarship if I transfer into the Accelerated JD program.

This, however, means that I'd start full time school in the middle of May, something I was definitely NOT prepared to do. We're making some serious reality checks right now.

There was another TLSer who got a nice offer to do this...sounds appealing in many ways.