UConn PhD student choosing between Storrs vs Hartford— worried about isolation vs commute
Hi,
I’m an incoming international PhD student at UConn Storrs and I’m trying to decide between Knollwood Apartments and and a newly built apartment in downtown Hartford that opened this year. I’ll be moving with a small dog, and I currently don’t have a driver’s license.
I’ll probably only need to go to campus about twice a week, so I’m wondering whether it’s better to prioritize:
- living closer to campus in Storrs or
- having a newer/more comfortable apartment in Hartford
I confirmed that Knollwood currently does not have renovated units available, so I’d especially love to hear from people who lived in older/unrenovated apartments around Storrs. Was it manageable long-term, or did it start affecting your quality of life?
I care more about:
- feeling comfortable at home
- safety
- not feeling isolated
- pet-friendly environment than nightlife/partying.
Any honest advice from UConn grad students or people familiar with these areas would really help. Thanks!