Any advice for someone who will soon be living in the city for the first time?

[gregr507]

I'm getting ready to graduate from college in May and will be starting medical school in the fall. I'm attending IU school of medicine in Indy, and will be getting an apartment in the city (not sure exactly where yet) sometime before school starts. I have a glock 19 and plan to apply for my ltch within the next few weeks.

I guess what I'm wondering is... Is there anything I need to keep in mind living in the city? Any potential situations I may be unaware of? Areas/behaviors to avoid? Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I'm used to suburban and college living, and don't want to be caught unprepared living in the city. Thanks in advance

 

[LPMan59]

avoid the east side and lafayette square mall lol

carry everywhere it's legal

 

[LPMan59]

and btw, congrats on getting into med school. dont forget us non-physician healthcare workers when you're out; we're not as bad as some of your attendings make us out to be.

 

[IndyMonkey]

Walk with your head. that will keep you out of trouble.

 

[gregr507]

and btw, congrats on getting into med school. dont forget us non-physician healthcare workers when you're out; we're not as bad as some of your attendings make us out to be.

Thanks! I will keep that in mind. Although I've got quite a long road ahead of me til that point haha

 

[UncleMike]

When I'm in Indy I try to hold my breath as much as possible.
The smell from the crap in the State House could gag a buzzard.
Mike

 

[LEaSH]

Indianapolis is still one of the safer cities for its size.
If your smart enough to study medicine, you'll be fine.

 

[K_W]

Indy isn't "bad" but some areas are worse than others. IMHO, The further from The Circle the better.

 

[Electron don]

Basbeaux Pizza

World class pizza in Broad Ripple. Also one place downtown. My brother got me hooked on it when he went to med school. Hang in there. You don't really need to sleep.

 

[AFA1CY]

Any advice for someone who will soon be living in the city for the first time?

Don't live in the city!

 

[Eddie]

Don't live in the city!

Best advice so far.

 

[Bapak2ja]

Best advice so far.

 

[MoparMan]

Don't live in the city!

^^^^^THIS^^^^^

 

[DCR]

Everyone has their favorite part of the city and reasons why, so I don't want to start one of those discussions. It sounds to me like you want to be close to school. Consider living near an I-65 exit, like say Lafayette Rd. You can get to the campus and park in about 15 minutes. There will still be questionable areas to live and you'll have to check it out.

Also consider far western Marion County or one of the western burbs.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Really? I have several friends that live downtown Indianapolis. I find it enjoyable and very secure (of course, I have lived in Chicago and DC).

Where will you be living?

Congrats on med school. I'll bet mom's happy!

 

[infidel]

of course, I have lived in Chicago and DC.

I don't see how this relates Kirk.....those are the safest cities in the nation because nobody carries guns there.

On the bright side: you will be that much closer to the 1500 after you move!

 

[Denny347]

Born, raised, work in the City. I live/work on the east side (oh the horror!!!!) Safety/comfort will depend on what you are willing to pay.

MANY IU med students live just off campus at Lockfield Gardens. Worth a look.
Sexton Companies: Apartment Homes For Rent, Corporate and Short-Term Apartments

Gardens of Canal Ct. Another great complex across the street from IUPUI that many students live.
Sexton Companies: Apartment Homes For Rent, Corporate and Short-Term Apartments

Next door to them is Canal Square Apartments, equally nice.
Downtown Indianapolis Apartments for rent at Canal Square Apts Managed By Barrett & Stokely

Also on the canal is Canal Overlook
Canal Overlook Apartments

These will all allow you to walk to campus rather than drive and find a parking spot.
I figured you wanted REAL help rather than opinions on living in Indy.

 

[Hotdoger]

Everyone has their favorite part of the city and reasons why, so I don't want to start one of those discussions. It sounds to me like you want to be close to school. Consider living near an I-65 exit, like say Lafayette Rd. You can get to the campus and park in about 15 minutes. There will still be questionable areas to live and you'll have to check it out.

Also consider far western Marion County or one of the western burbs.

West street exit is backed up every morning.

 

[gregr507]

Born, raised, work in the City. I live/work on the east side (oh the horror!!!!) Safety/comfort will depend on what you are willing to pay.

MANY IU med students live just off campus at Lockfield Gardens. Worth a look.
Sexton Companies: Apartment Homes For Rent, Corporate and Short-Term Apartments

Gardens of Canal Ct. Another great complex across the street from IUPUI that many students live.
Sexton Companies: Apartment Homes For Rent, Corporate and Short-Term Apartments

Next door to them is Canal Square Apartments, equally nice.
Downtown Indianapolis Apartments for rent at Canal Square Apts Managed By Barrett & Stokely

Also on the canal is Canal Overlook
Canal Overlook Apartments

These will all allow you to walk to campus rather than drive and find a parking spot.
I figured you wanted REAL help rather than opinions on living in Indy.

Thank you, this is VERY helpful! I've been looking for this type of info

Also thank you to those who congratulated me on med school, I'm very excited (and nervous).

So it sounds like Indy is pretty safe in general. That's good to know. I think I generally use pretty good judgment, so I'm not too nervous, just curious if there was anything I should be aware of!

 

[mrmarky]

be aware,, and you'll be safe in Indy,,, butt don't bend over for the soap in Bloomington,,, it's soap on a rope ,, and it's tied to the drain!