WELCOME TO DC! Honestly the best advice is to not worry so much - it’s a great city and you’ll get along great. My second-best advice for any young person moving to the area is 1. It’s 100% worth it, especially when you’re young, to live in DC proper. A lot of new folks look at Falls Church, VA on the map and think it’s so close. It’s quite far by area standards and you’ll rarely make the trip into the city. There is so much to do and see and so many people to meet from a huge variety of backgrounds. Save Virginia and Maryland for when you want to settle down and have kids. 2. Housing is very expensive around here. As a young professional/grad student, living with a roommate or seven is just part of the culture.

As a fellow Trinidadian, this is the comment to pay attention to. I love this neighborhood, but there are nearby areas to watch out for.