Living in D.C. Q+A: Where to Live, Best Restaurants, Is It Safe

[@courtney2262]

There’s plenty of young people in NW unless you live closer to MD. Pretty much it has the most nightlife out of all of DC. U st, Adams Morgan, Dupont, etc

[@elisabethhuijskens]

North of those areas is 100% what I was referring to.

[@robostripez]

Wonder content! I’m a grad student from New York and I hope to work in DC and move to the area next year!

[@johnawhitev]

Why did this video come out the same day I arrived in DC?! I was fresh off the 8 hour train ride yesterday! Such a cool place!

[@elisabethhuijskens]

Amazing!! Welcome to DC!! I’m glad you’re enjoying it!!

[@klaudiak6615]

This video is so informative! Would love more💞

[@ayoubbidari4078]

21:05 UPDATE. Kintsugi is closed permanently for business

[@really...8359]

so helpful, i’m moving to dc for grad school and i’m from the dmv, dc is just such a different vibe than suburban dc haha.

[@elisabethhuijskens]

Congratulations on your move and grad school!! You are going to love it!

[@mayakeeley8018]

This was a super helpful video - I’m about to move to DC from the UK so this was great to watch! Thank you xx

[@elisabethhuijskens]

Congratulations on your move!! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@muhammadalihanif9153]

Hope you will like DC

[@Kirbylite56]

Great info. Thanks for the video!

[@elisabethhuijskens]

It’s my pleasure! 🤍🤍🤍

[@ceciliadore9769]

Love this video, thanks for sharing! Good luck with new house, looking forward to that content!

[@elisabethhuijskens]

Thank you so much, Cecilia! That means so much to me!

[@priscillathomas5205]

I’m in grad school at American right now! Loving DC so far ❤️but want to move closer to SW DC

[@elisabethhuijskens]

Ahh love that for you!!! You definitely won't regret moving closer to SW!!

[@miathaicha22]

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[@elisabethhuijskens]

Thank you, Mia! I love you so much! 🤍🤍🤍

[@handel781]

We Love Washington DC from Iran 🇺🇲❤️🇮🇷

[@sithokozilemaphumulo7994]

Literally about to move to DC from South Africa so this was really helpful ✅ Thank you 🥰

[@elisabethhuijskens]

I’m so glad it was helpful for you!! I hope you love living in DC! 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@mohamedmenni5802]

Hello i realy like your video i m living from NYC to DC this summer i want just to know about safety and jobs is it easy to get jobs and if they pay well like in New york ?

[@sambreaux5723]

If I may ask, what did you study at AU? My husband and I are planning on moving to D.C. for grad school and he has heard the same things about GW being just for the name and tends to be less about the staff and how well they prepare you, but his subject will be Psychology and I’m not sure if that is the same for all programs. He hadn’t considered AU, but may now!

[@elisabethhuijskens]

I studied Communications for Social Change and Advocacy. AU is worth the consideration! I also asked several people in the work force in DC before I made my decision if AU is as reputable as GW and everyone was like 100% yes!

[@Breanna_Unmasked]

My boyfriend was born and raised in DC but I'm from Baltimore County which is much more suburban and car dependent. He keeps trying to get me to move here and I want to.....but omg driving in this city gives me so much anxiety. He can't relate because he's used to it, but I'm having such a hard time finding a compromise. I'm looking in Alexandria but its so expensive (we want to buy a house eventually), and I've looked in the surrounding Maryland suburbs which I find more comfortable for myself, but the traffic to commute to DC is so bad. I'm looking at NoMa and Capitol Hill as potential options and I'm just starting to come to terms with not driving anymore unless I'm visiting family.

[@thepinkblush119]

Red Heads are cool!🥰😍

[@texasmarshalls]

Recommendations for apartments close to American Univ Law school?

[@elisabethhuijskens]

Yes! I lived in 5333 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20015 - and LOVED IT. Intentionally lived there because it was close to AU. AU Law is just around the corner. 🤍 Congratulations! 🍾🎉

[@user-bq2ni9io7q]

SW (Navy Yard) is great but oh so expensive. Better make more than 90k a year.

[@elisabethhuijskens]

Actually, I don’t make that much and lived there for 3 years. There are a lot of options.

[@user-bq2ni9io7q]

@@elisabethhuijskens I've lived and worked there for nine years. Navy Yard is expensive. Good on you for your budgeting skills. I was considering moving back as I've a high paying offer in Georgetown but I have e tbeen there for three years (been working in Qatar). Any recommendations for apartments in Navy Yard?

[@washingtondc9290]

Navy Yard is Southeast

[@elsiemares1924]

What are your thoughts on NoMa? Is it a good place to live for young professionals?

[@DP-oi9nd]

I dont think ive heard any u street or adams point places yet...or h street

[@elisabethhuijskens]

This is not an all-inclusive guide. Check out any of my other 50 videos. :) PS -- H Street was mentioned.

[@elisabethhuijskens]

And U St actually LOL

[@로린-f6d]

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[@jazlynleonardo6215]

Hi sorry to bother you but is DC great opportunities for medical career here?

[@Coldesttodoit]

Very!

[@JessicaRoseHood]

Great video! I'm moving to DC in August and this definitely helped me. I was considering more northwest DC like dupont or logan circle, do you have any opinions on that area? For context, I am a recent college grad starting my first job (which will actually be outside the city but I want to live in DC proper) Thanks so much!!

[@lowusua2416]

As one who has lived in Pentagon City (Arlington, VA), Capitol Hill (NE), and Columbia Heights/U Street area (NW)- I can say that I LOVE NW. Dupont Circle and Logan Circle are both great- very central and walkable to other neighborhoods like Adams Morgan, Foggy Bottom/ Georgetown and U Street, TONS of restaurants, bars, etc. So overall great. Just depends on what you're looking for.

[@JessicaRoseHood]

@@lowusua2416 thanks so much for the advice!! I so appreciate it :) what are your thoughts on Arlington? Looks like they have some really nice apartments but it’s definitely out of the main action areas

[@lowusua2416]

@@JessicaRoseHood I loved Arlington because it was super close to the city and also close to amenities like Target, a good grocery store, the metro, a mall. But, I didn't really go out in Arlington. I went into DC because that's where my life really was. So, again, it's about priorities. I had a car when I lived in Arlington and also was across the street from the metro so it was fine. But, after a late night, you'll definitely rack up those Uber/Lyft costs because metroing at night on the weekends is not awesome. But, there are some great areas like Clarendon and Courthouse that are great on their own if you have friends in Va. It truly just depends on your priorities.

[@JessicaRoseHood]

@@lowusua2416 Thank you so much for all the great advice!!

[@elisabethhuijskens]

Hey Jessica! I agree with Lindsey!! DuPont / Logan Circle are really fun. I lived a little north of there and it was a little too slow for me. But where you looking would be really fun!

[@ericnewton3000]

Very helpful video, you told us to follow you on IG but I didn’t see it :(

[@ayalewdessieabebe]

I'm planning moving to Washington d.c. from Seattle Washington I wanna find Ethiopian girls some there. Lots of Ethiopians living there. I don't know nobody there it's a new start wish me luck 🤞✈️🛫

[@syckindahead]

Founding Farmers is touristy?🤔 Good to know

[@elisabethhuijskens]

Yes, but so good! Worth it in my opinion.

[@sithanbrathnathidachan6791]

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[@dlf4298]

Hey I've been Cambodia, went to ankgor wat

[@cristhoferserrano4459]

Hello I’m 20 I live in New Jersey I would like to study and live at Washington D.C.

[@elisabethhuijskens]

That’s awesome! I hope you get to make the move soon!

[@MusicNiceEveryday]

🌷 Hello my friend 🙋‍♂️🤝🙋‍♂️🇨🇭 Very Very good video. Super like 👍👍👍

[@elisabethhuijskens]

Thank you!

[@kinggabriel]

😍😍

[@01olracman]

Dc smells like a sewage, never go there unless I have to

[@ebonknight630]

Toxic masculinity doesn't exist, i'm sorry lady, but you were misinformed.

[@blahbl1090]

Nah you were

[@UlanKG]

too much makeup girl

[@elisabethhuijskens]

I WAS indeed doing my make up for YOU, so I’ll scale it back next time 😉

[@ROGANSMITH]

@@elisabethhuijskens There is nothing wrong with your makeup. Do not listen to that person. And you don't have to change for viewers. Good video.