Submitted by ChickenRelevant4046 t3_z84pzh in RhodeIsland
Would you recommend someone to move to Rhode Island? I am from the Midwest (Indiana) currently pursuing my BSN in nursing. I’ve always found Rhode Island fascinating. I’ve watched videos of course of the good/bad things about the state, but curious as to how the residents themselves feel about it. I plan on possibly picking up an assignment there when I’m eligible for travel nursing to catch a glimpse of what it’s like.
boiler49 t1_iya0xlu wrote
I’m a Hoosier who moved to RI last year. The cost of living here is outrageous compared to Indiana, but I think Rhode Island makes up for it. The beaches here are amazing, I went several times this summer. I live in Providence and it’s cooler than any city in Indiana. Providence has a larger city feel while being small enough to walk to almost any point in the city within 30-45 minutes. My favorite thing though, and I think the biggest difference from Indiana, is how quickly and easily I can get to a lot of cool places. I’ve taken the train to Boston a few times and to NYC. I’ve driven to Cape Cod for a short trip, and we’re also a weekend trip away from the Berkshires, the White Mountains, the coast of Maine, etc. I love that driving 3-6 hours here can get me to some place really cool, while 3-6 hours from most points in Indiana can pretty much just get you to another part of Indiana. There are just a ton of cool things in this area.