Originally Posted by AcesHigh

I was hoping for DFW Base, but the card's didn't pan out that way so I opted for ORD 145.

I will say this about Chicago.

I visited there for the first time last year. I absolutely loved it. Of course you'll have your hood's, every city has them.

But on the upside, it's a youthful city, plenty to do, a great art district and people were relatively friendly.

I have friends that live in Chicago (Downtown, Southside) and not everywhere in Chicago is a bad place to live.

My suggestion, if you can't afford it on your own, find a classmate and see if they want to room with you. There's always a way man.

Another thing you gotta remember is that this is the aviation regional industry man, things can change at the drop of the hat.

You gotta go into it thinking that as well so you're prepared and not let down.