Moving in the Summer
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3/14/2006
I love the comments made here, and I can understand where they are coming from. I have lived in North Carolina, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, and Illinois. The schools in SD are rated well. I can imagine that any racial problem would get more publicized there than say here in the Chicago area where it is a weekly occurance. For example our local Jr has about a stabing a week, but you won't see it in the papers because they accept it as the norm. I figure that a racial problem in SD would be a big deal as it is uncommon. Racial problems in IL happen every week.
The small town feel in any city has its draw backs. People have a tendency not to move around. We have found that certain cities are family heavy and since they and their family have lived there since the dawn of time they do not relate to outsiders. This has happened in nearly every move we have made and it happens to be stronger in smaller communities. I don't think it is truly intentional, they just already have an established life. They take a brief glance at the newcomer and dismiss them.
As for nothing to do. I would disagree as there is plenty to do. No this is not New York or Chicago and comparing them is just silly. I grew up in Cedar Rapids, I found that there was plenty to do dispite friends who have visited with me stating it is boring. If you want a fast paced "fun" environment, I bet SD is not where you should be. But a nice place to raise a family safely, with decent school and a good variety of things to do it is.
We will be moving to Sioux Falls this summer. I hope to be able to become part of the community that is there. My husband is accepting a professor position and I hope to be able to connect through Church and other avenues.
-Julie
Julie | Warrenville, IL