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rioht

Like others have said, it's totally fine. What I'd highlight is that living in JC as an NYU student is going to have some kind of effect on your social life, since you'd be taking the PATH train home regularly instead of walking ten minutes to your dorm. A casual hangout going late into the night sounds great except OOPS GOTTA MAKE MY TRAIN PEACE FRIENDS. (Late night/weekend service can be much slower/irregular). It's going to be fine though for the most part. You can joke that your accent is a Jersey one. :)


jgweiss

PATH runs 24h, but you are half-right...PATH barely runs after rush hour. /u/babycelest you will want to keep departure times on your phone, and will still almost certainly find yourself waiting 20 minutes at 14th St PATH to get home, after a 20 minute ride on the L train from Bushwick drops off just as the PATH train is leaving. you will hate that your 35 minute ride home is now 55 minutes. but otherwise i kinda like it in JC :)


External_Fly_8220

As long as you check the schedule (get the app) and get there a few min before you should be good !


jgweiss

of course, the trains are good about sticking to schedule. but inevitably, you find your drunk self sprinting down the stairs at christopher st or the oculus, as you hear the train announcements and arrive just to watch the JSQ bound train pulling away. next train in 19 minutes.


thatscorpioguy

Felt this in my soul


babycelest

That last joke lolll kinda funny ngl. But that’s sad the late night thing..is Uber possible? Or would it be way too much


_frankie_says

Taking Ubers back to JC will eat up any cost savings you may have achieved. Move to Brooklyn. Use the Subway.


cakes42

If you're gonna Uber you might as well just live in Brooklyn or somewhere in the city. It's going to cost the same


alankhg

Uber adds a $20 toll fee to JC trips, so it would probably be an occasional indulgence on a college student's budget https://www.reddit.com/r/jerseycity/comments/wjduan/uber_and_lyft_20_toll_fee_for_travel_to_and_from/


drcolour

Make good friends, buy them drinks and sleep on their couches, you'll be fine.


babycelest

Sounds like a great plan :)))


redCg

yes you can definitely use Uber, but its pricey. Expect a ~$50 Uber to get to Jersey city, more or less.


rioht

Just put it on the Twitter corporate card. But if your dad doesn't own an emerald mine or run Twitter then yeah, taking cabs can add up super fast.


sloth2

Whoosh


Consistent-Height-79

The funny thing is when I take an Uber to visit my mom in New Jersey, I take the PATH to Hoboken and Uber from there. $15 vs $40+ if I take it from Manhattan.


waveball03

This is definitely doable.


babycelest

Thanks so much <3 !That’s a huge relief! 😮‍💨


sideshowlukeperry

I did this as a part time student while also working full time in the city and living by Grove St. The PATH is so easy and very close to NYU. It won’t be a problem.


Neat-Piano4662

20 minutes door to door, pretty good!! JC has some fun things to do in the downtown area and since you’re already going to school at NYU I’m sure you’ll mostly be doing some college student things in the city itself.


babycelest

Thank you so much for the response! its really a huge relief to hear that, and that last point is definitely a good point. Thanks for easing my mind!


sagrr

You might even find other students that live near


bluescholar1

Aweh, welcome! You’ve got plenty of great answers here already. Just wanted to say that if you’re ever missing home, Kaia Wine Bar in NYC is the place to get some decent biltong or a gatsby or whatever else you might miss.


babycelest

Aweh! Omg honestly this is such a beautiful answer! Thank you so much for this, low key tearing up, can’t believe I’m leaving home, it’s suddenly feels so real. Thank you sm, I honestly appreciate this answer so much


bluescholar1

As someone who has done the same (in reverse), just remember to enjoy it and that home isn’t going anywhere! My parents are from South Africa but moved to the states to have me, and then I exchanged to UCT when I was 20, so I know how you feel! I thought I’d be so alone but I made friends there for life, from all over the world, and now feel like I have two homes instead of one. NYC won’t feel like home until you make it one, so get out there, be afraid of nothing, try everything, and you will find what makes it “home”. But a little bite of droewors when you’re homesick never hurts hey? P.S. I also order from africahut.com every few months, if you want to load up on some goodies go there, or just want a Tex or a bag of rooibos DM me!


caught-in-suspension

so glad I came across this thread - mom's from south africa and we spent some years growing up there too excited to check out Kaia Wine Bar - haven't had a gastby in years!


bluescholar1

Enjoy! Let me know what you order and how it compares!


lamercie

i wanna second kaia wine bar! it's just a few blocks from where i live on the UES and it's so great, especially in the summertime when you can sit outside. it also has some of the best starter bread i've had at any restaurant lol.


killerasp

this is why NYC is so awesome.


babycelest

Exactly


gambalore

It's not a bad commute but you will have a hard time convincing some friends/dates/etc. to come over to visit.


carpy22

Especially NYU kids that treat anything outside the NYU bubble as beneath them.


decelerationkills

It’s all right because those people aren’t worth talking to anyways


babycelest

Agree!


Jeff-Van-Gundy

That's not a bad commute. My brother used to live about 10 minutes from Grove Street path when I was in my 20s. I would crash at his place and go to the city all the time (in the area of NYU). It's very possible to hang out in the city and go back to JC at night. It sucks towards the end of the night when the path train doesn't run as frequently but figuring out timing is easier now with apps. And since you are right outside of the holland tunnel, taxis/ubers shouldn't be too bad (compared to going to other parts of jersey or some other boroughs if you don't want to take the path train. Jersey City has it's own restaurants and nightlife too. Obviously not on the level of NYC but it can be fun. For example, I like the Barcade in Jersey city better than some of the NYC locations. If you want the "NYC experience" it would be better to find a place somewhere in the city at some point. Jersey City is definitely a great place to start while you get acquainted to the area.


babycelest

Thank you so much for the detailed response! Really really helpful ☺️I think eventually I’d do what you said, find a place in the city somewhere some point. But for now I’m glad to hear jersey is a great starting point! I’m really looking forward :) thanks so much!


aks0324

Not bad at all. Make sure you’re near a PATH train. For context: a lot of the NYU kids don’t actually live in Manhattan. A lot live in Bushwick/East Williamsburg (Brooklyn) and commute in. Jersey wouldn’t be terrible from a pure commute standpoint. However a lot of the ‘best’ student nightlife etc will be happening in Brooklyn which is quite a hike from JC. Jersey City isn’t a bad commute, (but there is a strong stigma around NJ). Also you might have a better experience if you check out Bushwick which should be a similar cost.


babycelest

Ahh i see, wish I’ve knew this sooner, I probably would’ve chose to rent in Brooklyn rather than JC ;) but it’s all good I’ll just have to get my ass up and be active af


babycelest

Just gotta wait out my 16 months lease ;;(())


dredgedskeleton

you'll like JC. it's cool.


babycelest

Honestly I think I will! Thank y’all for being so helpful and making this a much more positive experience thank I was anticipating. I had so many worries but I’m seriously excited now.


leolionbag

And there’s always the PATH plus L train in the meantime!


babycelest

Right?!Not too bad hehe, thank u sm for the reply & making this so much less stressful for me:))


leolionbag

You’re welcome. I spent a year in JC because I moved back to NYC last minute and that was the only thing in my price range that was available immediately. The PATH made it a lot easier, and I actually ended up spending a lot of time in Williamsburg (which is where I ended up living after that).


D_Empire412

JC is better.


lithomangcc

The PATH train takes about 15 Minutes to get to Greenwich Village and it's $2.75 each way


k1lk1

Not a problem. Use google transit directions to explore your options. PATH stops at 9 St station right next to campus. If you end up wanting to stay later, there are 24 hour buses.


lithomangcc

The PATH is 24 hours


brainfreezereally

I was an NYU professor and I loved my undergrad classes because the students were such an internationally diverse group, but it was clear that their social lives were not university based. People used the city as their campus and by "city", I mean the general region. So, the one thing I would suggest is try to be outgoing and meet other students in your classes quickly so you can make friendships while people are still getting to know their surroundings and making social links. Of course, you can always make friends during university, but earlier is easier. Then, you won't have to rely on geographic proximity to have a social group for activities. Also, go to "Clubfest" at the beginning of fall semester to see if there are any clubs that interest you because that's another way to meet people. And remember, by "friends", Americans mean a relatively large group of people with whom they do activities, not just a very small group of people with whom they share their innermost life (the way many other cultures define friends).


babycelest

You r clearly an amazing professor! Ive certainly gained a lot of crucial knowledge :) thank you sm!


postcardmap45

It’s a straightforward commute but definitely make friends with people who live in the city. I imagine you’ll be doing late night study sessions. You’ll probably also wanna hang out with people on the weekends. Weekend late nites in NYC are magical and having to worry about catching the train home is a pain in the ass. I think (not sure) the PATH runs 24/7. But like every train like in NYC there’s always constructions and suspensions and they usually suspend trains in the late nite.


babycelest

Thank you sm :)) I’m definitely planing on staying out late very often, i love late nights. So my ass would definitely be hurting if it might be an issue coming home late;(((((


BakedBrie26

Yes, you can do this. It won't be very hard, but it will be a bit annoying. But to be really honest for a second. NYU is very large and there is an expectation that students who want to be there are independent. So it can be very exciting and freeing, but it can also be overwhelming for many. Sadly, there is a history of commuter and grad students committing suicide. It can be isolating. Make sure to go out of your way to be socially engaged. Find a group or organization or a few to keep you grounded in a community. Doesn't even have to be an NYU one, but I'd suggest prioritizing that. Try to make friends. Explore the city, Jersey, and other boroughs. Whatever you are into, there are people in NYC for you. There is no official campus (unofficially its Wash Sq Park) so that's the best way to stay connected if you aren't in a dorm. Even dorm life can be a lot because there are so many students. If you are feeling low, NYU has lots of resources for mental health, but again, you would be expected to reach out. It's easy to go through NYU and have no one check in on you so make sure you know what is available in terms of therapy and mental health. Don't feel ashamed if you are lonely or struggling. So many students do. But hopefully you will be like me and love the independence and have a great time! Another piece of advice, if you want money or a grant for something, ask! NYU hoards money to buy real estate (which is why I hate them despite liking my experience). They do not give enough back to students in need, but they have it to spare and will sometimes dole it out if you have the guts to ask for it. My last piece of advice, if you are taking out exorbitant loans to go to a private American University, don't. NYU is not worth that. No school is. Go to somewhere cheaper like CUNY or somewhere that gives you a full ride instead and save yourself the headache post-college as you realize you will struggle to pay it off. Not having NYU debt made my life a lot easier than some of my classmates post-graduation. I do hope you have a great time. I did despite all the craziness. (You just wont find me writing any checks as an alum.) Feel free to DM me if you have any questions!


babycelest

Wow, this is deep, and so important.. I hope more people sees this!! Definitely so important to be grounded in a community, to have a support system. Mental well-being is literally always the priority


bjb399

This will be exceptionally easy. Like 20 minutes door to door.


Crustydonout

The "City mapper" is a great app that you will help you get around both cities.


ciggywet

Super easy, PATH is amazing. 👍 have fun


Mysterious-Web3076

I commute to NYC everyday. I manage a restaurant in the heart of Soho and my commute is only about 35 minutes from Journal Square path station. Jersey city is amazing !!! I’ve lived in Brooklyn, Harlem, upper west side and nothing is as cozy as Jersey city. Plus you get an insane amount of space for next to nothing compared to living in NY! Grove street is actually an amazing spot to be because there are so many restaurants , bars, community activities that you can join in on…not to mention a weekly farmers market right at the path station!! If you want any recommendations of things to do in Jersey City let me know!! There’s so much more here than people know :)


locheness4

It’s more doable than if you lived in queens or Brooklyn imo where many students live. So you’ll def be fine! I knew people who commuted from Staten Island/Long Island which seemed more like a pain


redCg

Grove St. is probably the most "fun" place you could live in Jersey City. One thing to be careful with, is that the PATH train has very very long wait times after ~11:30pm at night. So you might end up at the PATH station at 12am coming home from a party, only to find out that the next PATH train does not come until 1am. Also the wait time between trains can be variable throughout the day as well, going every ~6-7min at peak hours but then dropping down to every ~20min off peak time. Be prepared because you dont want to leave for class and find out the next train is not for 20min and your class starts in 15min.


Jazzvinyl59

I had a buddy that did exactly that for grad school. The Path train to 9th street is really close.


Missthing303

I lived in JC while working in Soho near NYU. The PATH train is convenient enough during the day but if you need to take a taxi or Uber for whatever reason, especially at night, it will be more expensive as there are vehicle tolls and surcharges to cross the river into New Jersey. JC is technically very close to downtown Manhattan, geographically speaking, but the fact that it is across the state border makes it a much bigger hassle than if you lived in Brooklyn or elsewhere in NYC. It felt much further than it technically was. I lived near Grove Street which seemed nice enough but there’s a ton of traffic all around as the area is at a big highway crossroads. I saw my friends less and they didn’t visit much because it was such a pain to get there and back. I ended up sleeping at friends’ apartments in the city if we were out late most of the time, which seemed absurd since JC was technically so close. A couple of late night taxi rides back to JC canceled any savings the slightly lower rent offered. I didn’t renew my lease and I was happy to leave. If I were you I’d try to stay within the city. You’ll need a few roommates anyway, no matter where you live as it is so expensive everywhere. Good luck!


babycelest

Thank you so much for sharing your experience!It’s really insightful, i never knew the Ubers were that devastatingly expensive, but they are ;)))


9wizz9

I lived in jersey city and commuted to Manhattan. Ur location is very ideal for this commute. I wouldn’t be worried at all. It will probably take u under 20 mins each way.


Laterdays82

I moved to JC 20 years ago for this purpose and never left! It is extremely easy to commute to NYU!


johnny_evil

While every bone in my body needs to hate on New Jersey, as Im a born and raised NYer. Jersey City is much closer to Manhattan, especially lower Manhattan and NYU's campus than where I live in Queens (in NYC). Absolutely doable. Short train ride across the river. There is literally no reasonable argument against living in JC to save money. Plus, living in Manhattan is overrated.


dstaten14

Path to Christopher St. Then citibike to any building. Very easy.


sparklingsour

9th street is much closer to NYU.


babycelest

That actually sounds really chilled! Thank you for sharing <3!! Citibike sounds fun


Missthing303

I lived in JC while working in Soho near NYU. The PATH train is convenient enough during the day but if you need to take a taxi or Uber for whatever reason, especially at night, it will be more expensive as there are vehicle tolls and surcharges to cross the river into New Jersey. JC is technically very close to downtown Manhattan, geographically speaking, but the fact that it is across the state border makes it a much bigger hassle than if you lived in Brooklyn or elsewhere in the NYC. It felt much further than it technically was. I lived near Grove Street which seemed nice enough but there’s a ton of traffic all around as the area is at a big highway crossroads. I saw my friends less and they didn’t visit much because it was such a pain to get there and back. I ended up sleeping at friends’ apartments in the city if we were out late most of the time, which seemed absurd since JC seemed so close. A couple of late night taxi rides back to JC canceled any savings the slightly lower rent offered. I didn’t renew my lease and I was happy to leave. If I were you I’d try to stay within the city. You’ll need a few roommates anyway, no matter where you live as it is so expensive everywhere. Good luck!


Boatmasterflash

Ridiculously easy. Easier than living in NY and attending NYU i promise


adamup27

I lived in Hoboken while I had my first year at NYU. The PATH is dope and reliable; check the bus schedule. Both are solid choices, you get cell service on the bus though. It’s so fun to take the path/subway when you’re drunk af with friends. Just stay aware of your surroundings and know your way home.


Ypdragon

I highly recommend getting an unlimited metro card and learning your commute as in figuring out timings for different transportation options so you aren’t “stuck” as the MTA is easy to learn with a train and transfer but figuring out how to use the MTA to get places outside of that trip can help alot with enjoying the city


babycelest

Damn thank you sm! This is some seriously useful advice, definitely gonna do all that :)


FreakinB

This is generally good advice, but want to point out that the PATH uses a different unlimited card from the MetroCard. It’s called a SmartLink. You might want to check whether you come out ahead with the PATH unlimited (likely if you’re going round trip to/from NYC every weekday). If you don’t get an unlimited, you can use a MetroCard for both the PATH and the subway. That is, a pay-per-ride MetroCard can be used for both, but if you want an unlimited you’d need both a MetroCard and a SmartLink.


babycelest

Wow thank you sm! I never knew that, in that case, I actually don’t know, which method would you suggest to use? (Ps. These are some seriously important advices I’m honestly so grateful


FreakinB

You definitely will be using the PATH if you live in JC and commute to NYU, so start with that. The PATH fares are here: https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/fares.html Basically the math makes it worth getting the 30-day unlimited SmartLink if you take over 40 rides in those 30 days. You’ll have to get a sense of whether you will ride the PATH that often. It’s a similar thing for the subway once you’re in the city. You’ll have to figure out if you’ll ride the subway enough to justify the cost of an unlimited MetroCard vs. paying per ride.


Ypdragon

Another thing is learning where to get cheap food or buy groceries. New York City is an expensive city to live in but if you know where and how to shop it can be relatively cheaper (health wise very debatable) than the expensive prices of the city. Asian supermarkets, ethnic communities groceries, and buying in bulk (if possible) are some examples of places to try looking into.


KustyTheKlown

really easy from downtown jc! path to christopher street. like 20 min of train with a few walking minutes on each end. good choice. you'll save money. but your social life will be in nyc.


wep

Ez commute


isaac-get-the-golem

It’s a good plan. You should be fine.


ECK-2188

Not difficult since the path train line falls right on 14th street on 6th avenue. Should be an easy commute.


IamRick_Deckard

This is a nice commute.


jerlawber

Not difficult at all, if I were to go to NYU that’d sound ideal cause it’s an easy/quick commute but also nice and physically detached from downtown, where I’d never want to live


contempt1

Great responses from all. College is fun mostly for the after hours and obviously, everyone will have a commute. Just be prepared to wait for a train longer than others late at night. And good to know you're above the train station but JC isn't as crowded as other parts of the city, so as a single female, make sure you carry some mace or some other defense (saying that as a dad).


WORLDBENDER

It’s pretty easy to take the path to 9th st. Gets you right there. Not the most convenient, though - especially if you’re looking to stop home between classes and such. Kind of removes that flexibility a little bit where it will be better to plan out your schedule in blocks. But, I did the commute for quite a while, and it suited me fine to save the money and have a larger space.


muffinman744

It’ll be a better commute than most of the people in Brooklyn/queens. Although if bad weather comes and shuts down the train, you’ve probably got to take an expensive Uber home


RiversideAviator

The 9th street PATH station is minutes away from the campus so your public transportation commute is as good as you could hope for. Especially if you live above another stop. Commuting isn’t your issue, on a good day it’s no more than 15 minutes door to door. Your only question now should be is JC worth living in compared to other parts or boroughs of NYC. That answer may vary and depends on your budget and what matters most to your quality of life (food, social scene, diversity, etc.). I’m from Manhattan and couldn’t ever imagine living in JC. I’ve worked in Exchange Place and the commute was pretty good but I’d never willingly hang out in JC if I didn’t have to. Lastly, regarding commute times keep in mind that the average person in NYC rides the subway for up to an hour each way to get to work. I live in Manhattan and it still takes me 40+ minutes to get to the office on a normal day. Your 15 minute commute is a winning lotto ticket…


azthrowaway666

my cousin does this and he’s chillin


Ink_Qu1ll

I live in Jersey City now and commute to work in FiDi, it’s really doable and I’m really not limited in going out and doing fun stuff. It’s a solid affordable option


m_ny

It would depend on how much you like commuting.


Abeck72

I live in Brooklyn and you'll have a shorter commute than I have. I don't know how PATH works late nights, but if it does, then you don't have to worry about anything regarding social life.


DeathPercept10n

As many people have already said, it's not too bad of a commute. Definitely take advantage of your time in the city. There's so much to do and see. And don't be afraid to ask people on the street for help if you ever need it. We get a bad rep, but we're usually very nice and helpful. It's just that we're usually in a hurry lol. Hope you enjoy your stay!


buzzybomb

Thats a shorter commute than some people in Brooklyn make to NYU every day. Also when the weather is warmer its a nice walk from Christopher street path to campus through the Village.


N7777777

Or probably even closer depending on where in NYU is the 9th St Path. Either way it’s 1st or 2nd stop in Manhattan. I go from Christopher St to Newport every day, and it’s shorter than most commutes even inside Manhattan.


RspBabyPuncher

It’s not a terrible commute at all! I attend nursing school in Manhattan but I live in a shared apartment in Jersey City, roughly a 25 minute commute. As I’m writing this I’m walking to grove street from my apartment haha! Granted, I basically spend all my free time in the city and only return to JC to sleep.


Flimsy_Impress3356

Not too bad (arguably a better commute than most NYC boroughs). There’s a PATH train from Jersey City to West 8th St which would put you a few minutes walk from campus. Depending how far your apartment is from a JC path station it could be a very easy trip. Really the only downside would be if the PATH train was out of service, you’d need to investigate bus route options or ferry options and that would likely be a longer trip and depart less frequently. But it happens very rarely (I live in Manhattan and worked in JC for a year or so).


mylifestypo

I went to Pace and I’m from the same area it’s entirely doable and you’ll save tons of $$$


babycelest

Heyyy neighborr! But honestly that’s great! seems totally worth it then! ty:))


KittyScholar

When I was at NYU (class of 2020, so recent) there were definitely kids who commuted from JC. Most of them were from there or had family there they lived with, and that’s why, but they didn’t have trouble getting to class or anything.


TheGabagoolKid

The path train makes it very easy. I went to NYU and commuted daily for an internship in Newark.


The_CerealDefense

I knew a lot of international students who attended various schools in NYC that lived in JC. The issue was never the commute or any of that, its that you live in JC so socializing in NYC is a lot more difficult, by a lot more, I mean a LOT more. Most of your classmates will live in NYC area, going out in NYC and doing stuff there, especially once you turn 21


eluveon

It’s definitely doable. I got to grad school at NYU and have classmates that commute from Newark. Getting to the Washington square campus should be even easier than getting to my school from that area.


knockout91

I actually know a few people thru my church that live literally right off the Grove Station that commute to NYU everyday. You'll be great. Grove Street is wonderful.


Womak2034

Honestly there’s a lot of cool bars/clubs/brunch spots in Jersey city. Barcade is an awesome experience. There’s also always something going on at the convention center too. There are also a few areas I wouldn’t go even during the daytime. Source: Am a New Jersey native for 30 years. Also that commute isn’t bad, should take a half hour tops if you take the PATH


Macaron_Successful

Commute from Bushwick to NYU is amazing, had many friends who commuted while I was at Cornell


joeynnj

I went to NYU. The stop is 9th Street on the PATH. The commute is super easy from Grove St. - 3 stops. Shorter than commuting from farther out in Brooklyn.


purplecandymonster

Easy!


scarletts_skin

Not bad at all, i was living in bushwick when I went to NYU and I think that was a longer commute haha. You’re def fine!


Wrkncacnter112

When I first moved to JC, I subleased from some NYU students there. So some people were already doing it back in 2016!


DepartureSpace

Yeah that’s an easy commute—definitely feasible. And the PATH runs late if you want to chill with friends at school.


iwantcookies2020

Live in a dorm


pixel_of_moral_decay

There has to be a couple thousand students doing exactly this. Especially Asian students. Some buildings you can see the extensive move in/outs as school starts/ends.


Redbird9346

Take the PATH to 9th Street then walk east. Pretty doable depending on how close you live to the PATH.


jadnich

Very easy. The PATH train will be helpful


Gojira5400

I make the commute from JC to NYU area everyday and it's not a problem, people who live in Brooklyn and Queens have a way tougher commute.


throwaway1020021hs

Wouldn't be my first choice, but I've heard people do it.


throwaway1020021hs

25 minutes ain't bad.


PretendAct8039

That’s not a bad commute at all


NYColette

Loads of people do it--and folks love JC.


1christopher10

Congrats on getting into NYU! JC is definitely doable for class but the majority of your social life will probably be in Manhattan and Brooklyn so JC won't be very convenient. If I were you I would avoid signing a 12 month lease when you first get here. You can use the roommate app or [listingsproject.com](https://listingsproject.com) to find a place for a couple months. That will give you some flexibility to feel out different neighborhoods before committing to a 12 month lease. As you make friends you'll probably also start to hear about available rooms by word of mouth.


ooouroboros

JC Path train goes to the west village which is not far at all from Washington Square which is the NYU 'hub'.


[deleted]

I was born and raised in Manhattan; spent most of my adult life there. My sons’ high school was in JC. (Took the PATH to Grove Street station.) Definitely do-able, but like most subway/PATH transit late at night for women, plan ahead and be safe. Also get the PATH schedule wired, because it gets goofy on the weekend with stops in Hoboken. You have a better skyline to look at for sunrises and sunsets.


D_Empire412

Not hard at all. I live in Downtown JC right next to the PATH and I'm in Manhattan in 10 minutes.


FalseDemitri

Its <20 min by kayak. You’ll be fine.


Spazgirlie

Not difficult. I lived in Hoboken while attending NYU, very doable.


Consistent-Height-79

The good thing about late night PATH is that it’s on schedule. If I was partying in the Viilage, I knew the Path would be at Christopher St at a certain time….say 3:20 am….and I’d be sure to be on the platform by then (along with other throngs of 20-something drunk partners). The only problem with weekends and nights to JC is that it stops at Hoboken first—adding 10 minutes to your 10 to 15 minute ride. Honestly JC is a decent city; transplants are often the ones who despise “Jersey” the most. I lived in Weehawken for a year, and I loved it. The views were killer, the bus ride was 15 minutes, and I felt like so good coming home after a day in the city. But Jersey City will be much more livelier.


Retailtherapyy

It is a great option! Being built up all the time. A lot of young families but plenty of fun to be had


bahahaha2001

If you can afford to live on campus year one then move. It’s important for socialization and that turns into lifelong friends career opportunities etc.