How do I washington DC? UPDATE

[Fayd]

This thread is about living and working in washington DC for an internship.

I recieved the offer letter (yay!) so now begins the planning phase.

The place is right next to a metro station that serves multiple lines.

I was looking at renting a dorm room at one of the universities near there (american springs to mind)... but they end their available rent time on aug 10th, where I need to stay for 2 more weeks or so.

I know very little about washington DC. Anyone have any suggestions?

update: I have arrived.

 

[mnewsham]

I would actually try to find somewhere in VA that is metro accessible, but that's just me (cheaper)

 

[Fayd]

I would actually try to find somewhere in VA that is metro accessible, but that's just me (cheaper)

like i said, i don't know anything about DC.

from what I can tell, i want anywhere close enough that's serviced by blue, green, orange, or yellow lines.

 

[steppinthrax]

like i said, i don't know anything about DC.

from what I can tell, i want anywhere close enough that's serviced by blue, green, orange, or yellow lines.

I just sent you a PM. Check your PM. I've worked in DC for more than 2 years now.

 

[Drako]

Stay away from the SE area if possible

I worked in the Washington Navy Yard area for a couple of years.

 

[mnewsham]

Stay away from the SE area if possible

That's a given :biggrin:

 

[Fayd]

That's a given :biggrin:

not to me it isn't. i really know next to nothing about the city.

 

[Printer Bandit]

stay in chevy chase (not that i know anything about the area, but just that the town's name is cool).

 

[mnewsham]

stay in chevy chase (not that i know anything about the area, but just that the town's name is cool).

That's a LOT of money, I doubt OP will want to spend that much.

OP, will you have a car or are you going to be relying 100% on public transit?

 

[Dankk]

Stay away from the SE area if possible

Why? (forgive my ignorance)

 

[SheHateMe]

Go on craigslist and find people in the DC area looking for roommates. You can't afford anything for only yourself on an intern's salary but you may luck out finding someone who needs a roommate.

Other than that, NOVA is pretty nice.

I live very close to the Blue Line.

 

[Fayd]

That's a LOT of money, I doubt OP will want to spend that much.

OP, will you have a car or are you going to be relying 100% on public transit?

public transit 100%

 

[mnewsham]

Why? (forgive my ignorance)

To put it bluntly, it is where the rich of DC have corralled the last of the poor african americans and hispanics. It is not the nicest of areas.

 

[mnewsham]

NOVA is pretty nice.

I live very close to the Blue Line.

I was going to suggest trying to find a room near franconia.

 

[Darkstar757]

Very ignorant comment. SE has changed a great deal. Just avoid anywhere in DC late at night and alone.

Stay away from the SE area if possible

I worked in the Washington Navy Yard area for a couple of years.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

DC is an expensive shithole to live in. Congrats on the new job. If you get super rich though, maybe you can enter politics and make new laws that allow you to not pay taxes!

 

[eits]

live in arlington or northeast dc... pretty cheap and safe. also, look for a secondary source of income.

 

[eits]

dc rules. haters gonna hate.

hard to find a city as beautiful with as many intelligent, educated people (elected officials are an exception).

 

[sjwaste]

Where in DC will you be working? That matters if you want a good recommendation.

 

[jagec]

How do I washington DC?

 

[vailr]

If you only need a place for "2 weeks or so", there's a Youth Hostel:
http://www.hiusa.org/washingtondc
address:
1009 11th Street NW
Washington DC 20001

 

[Fayd]

Where in DC will you be working? That matters if you want a good recommendation.

near l'enfant plaza metro station.

 

[mnewsham]

near l'enfant plaza metro station.

ahhh DOT is right down there.

Well you can basically look for anywhere that is near a metro station as l'enfant is fairly centrally located, no matter where you are on the system, at most you would need 1 transfer to get there.

 

[Fayd]

If you only need a place for "2 weeks or so", there's a Youth Hostel:
http://www.hiusa.org/washingtondc
address:
1009 11th Street NW
Washington DC 20001

when i say 2 weeks, i mean if i go the university housing route, they want me out by aug 10th. my school doesn't start back up till aug 24th or so. So i have another week or 2 of possible working.

sarah palin's advice not helpful. she clearly didn't washington DC well.

 

[Drako]

Very ignorant comment. SE has changed a great deal. Just avoid anywhere in DC late at night and alone.

And avoid SE at all times of day. Changed a great deal my ass, unless "by a great deal" you mean tripping over less used hypos, then maybe :biggrin: