Submitted by XIFOD1M t3_yjje62 in jerseycity
BromioKalen t1_iuo83cg wrote
I hated the first year I moved here. I also moved from the west coast and figured I made a massive mistake, but I did end up making a lot of friends and keep in mind that if you signed a year lease, consider it an exploratory period until you decide what parts of town you like or if you'd rather be in the city. Don't consider it as a mistake or something you need to get out of. A year goes by pretty quick. I have been here 13 years now, and yes the first year was rough, but well worth it.
XIFOD1M OP t1_iuo8gzk wrote
Thanks for the words. I appreciate it. A year just feels so long right now.
kippster93 t1_iuob08v wrote
It goes fast. Use the year to get some experience on your resume, explore and before you know it a year will be gone. I moved to Miami (I know sounds amazing but...) I had a similar freak out upon landing/living there. Felt I'd made a huge mistake. Ended up spending two years and while it never felt like home it was an incredible experience that I definitely don't regret.
mookybelltolls t1_iutxuae wrote
Join the Journal Square Neighborhood association. Lovely people. They have a speaker every month that might be arty, history or local issues. I find its a great way to meet people. Park your car in union city and pay so you dont hassle with it. Ride a bike around town or take VIA. Your best park is Pershing Field Park. You can get some green time volunteering there with the Pershing Field Garden Friends.
I dont know but your alumni association might have a chapter here. Get on the list for the Hilltop Association, too. They are on the eastern side of Journal Square. They have a facebook site. The city site has local parties, get togethers, new rules etc. I dont know your interests.
The local Sierra Club has many hiking, canoeing and naturalist tours. There is a group for everything here.
promisingyoungahole t1_iuozqg1 wrote
Hey, what did you do to make friends in town? 😅 I’m in my first year of hating it here and I’m struggling
mookybelltolls t1_ius7b9d wrote
I assume you mean jc. Which neighborhood are you in? Everyone here is lonely in some way.
promisingyoungahole t1_iutk8ji wrote
I’m in the heights specifically!
mookybelltolls t1_iutunua wrote
Ok I understand. The Heights has neighborhood associations. Are you near the East side of the Heights? More South or North?
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