Anyone from tampa, florida?? Options

[*icecreamisyummy*]

any cB members from tampa, florida??? i'm planning on moving down there in summer and go to college over there and ill most likely have my own apartment. any tips???

[*mzkandi*]

PLACES IN TAMPA YOU WANT TO AVOID LIVING:

Suitcase city (I forget the name of the street) but it's near the University Mall. And not too far for the University of South Florida. It's called Suitcase City because of all the Mexicans that live here and it's all known for it's illegal immigrants. I use to volunteer in this area and I never experienced any problems and most of the people who live are very friendly but a lot of crimes does take place and it's one of those places you may not feel so comfortable being around at night.

Nebraska Ave - Notoriously known in Tampa as a high crime area, full of prositutes and drug dealers. I still remember my first time coming to Tampa and a cop pulled me and my family over and warned us to stay away from that area. If you watch Court TV and they are showing something that happened in Tampa , Nebraska is almost always associated with it. Lately though because of all the police enforcement crime has gone done significally since I've lived here.

West Tampa - This is near Ameria and some parts of MLK. My best friend lives in this area and I actually don't think it's all that bad. Alot of people give a bad rep because it's mostly a black and hispanic community and when crime does happen some comment that it's because of the people who make up this community. But I like this part of town. It's probably not an area you want to stay in if want to be close to the school you're going to. It's not near to any colleges.

I stay in Carrolwood, which is near Citrus Park. Yes, all located in Tampa. You'll have to get use to the different names in certain parts of Tampa. It's a little confusing at first. Also, alot of International Academy of Art and Design students stay in this area because it's in pretty close distance from the school.


I've heard of the International Academy of Art Design, I almost went there. Have you visited that school yet? It looks sooooo good. I also have a co-worker who is majoring in Interactive Media and she loves it. Their financial aid office will really try to work with you to make sure you can afford to go there and they also have a lot of scholarship oppurities. From what I hear there Graphic Design program is really good. I've seen some of the student work and it's great plus that have a very good job placement rate.They get more job offers than people graduating. They also help with on campus housing (and have housing in very close distance to the school) and set it up so your financial aid helps pay for your housing costs. The only thing is the school is really expensive.

I know a lot of people who go to HCC but I can't really say much about the school. I know there are about 5 or so different locations in the Tampa Bay area with the most popular ones being the Dale Mabry and Ybor campuses.

The University of Tampa is another expensive, private school but it's an excellent school to attend if you choose to go there. And it's campus is really beautiful.

I only like going to Orlando to visit, not stay. I don't really like the city (and those damn toll booths!) all that much.