I am considering moving from CA to OK. (still in the plan formulating stage). I'm wanting to go to college up there (and must be there at least a year to avoid the out of state tuition fees), but I have never moved that far before and don't know where to start. How do I go about finding a job, apt. etc? Any suggestions on how to get things together and moving forward would be appreciated.
2006-10-27 15:31:15 · 7 answers · asked by yama 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
Just so happens I live in Oklahoma about 30 miles in either direction you can find two major colleges.... I would suggest you contact the school you want to go to and ask for some surrounding area information... there should be a counselor on hand to help you receive that info... also you can pull up the local newpapers on line and check out information on that also.... Jobs and places to live are plentiful in our newspaper...hope all goes well for you and you enjoy oklahoma as much as i do.......good luck
2006-10-27 15:37:48 · answer #1 · answered by mercy me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would help if you know people there? If so, ask them what apartments cost, if they know of what the housing and job market is there. you can look up the town on the web and go to the chamber of commerce. They usually have a lot of info there. If you get the name of a local paper you may be able to look at the ads on the net , some charge now though. I'd try. You can also do job searches and use the town as a place you want to work. Save money and have enough to not have to stress out before you go. Th job thing might be hard depending on what you do? You could talk to the college counselor there as though you might enroll now and find out of they have free info, connect with the employment office in that area and register when you know for sure when you are moving. Take only the things you can't replace unless you have a lot of expensive furniture. Just having someone you could stay and pay rent to for a while would be the best way to get your feet on the ground. Good luck.
2006-10-27 15:48:03 · answer #2 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest moving out there. Find a friend or a relative and see if you can stay with them til you get a job. You are young enough to find a job easily. At that distance it will be tricky to find a job unless you agressively mail/email resumes. Once there find a roomate to share an apt. Find another young woman you can trust. A bad roomate can make your life a living hell. After you've worked for a year you can enroll in college and you will be familiar with the town. Find someone out there you can trust. Talk to people you know perhaps contact someone through your church/religious organization or association that you belong to.
Get out there first. If you can afford it visit the place/town you;ll live in and you can get a better idea if you like it or not.
Take care! Good luck!
2006-10-27 15:41:15 · answer #3 · answered by Ahab 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you want to go online to www.apartmentfinder.com get an idea of what you will be paying for rent. Maybe even look on google, careerbuilder, or craigslist to find jobs. Are you moving furniture or are you looking for a place already furnished?? Sometimes students get together rent out a house everyone gets a room and split utilities. Do you have a dependable car? Insurance? I would even look up a moving checklist so that you will know what to expect.
2006-10-27 15:40:27 · answer #4 · answered by Ms. Q 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would first try to find a home near the college you want to go to. as for a job look at jobs sites
2006-10-28 21:15:59 · answer #5 · answered by Mike C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look at these sites for great moving info and resources
http://www.moversplace.com
http://www.movingcompanyweb.com
2006-10-31 04:06:04 · answer #6 · answered by cmjz1313 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
load up your car and get going
2006-10-27 15:37:54 · answer #7 · answered by acid tongue 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋