Mixed Feelings
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4/14/2018
I have mixed feelings about Poughkeepsie because there are equally as many things I love about that town as there are things I hate about it so I'm just going to write a pros and cons list based on what I love and hate.
Things I love:
1. The attractive and woodsy scenery.
2. Poughkeepsie is home to some of the best schools in the country (Dutchess Community College is one of the best community colleges in the country and Vassar College is one of the best private universities in the world).
3. Close to New York City (which is probably the biggest plus for me).
4. The autumn season is gorgeous here.
5. It is very affordable compared to other places close to the New York metro area like Long Island, Westchester, and North New Jersey (although that is starting to change).
Things I hate:
1. It's kind of a lackluster place to live. There's really not that much to do here.
2. While the setting is attractive, most Poughkeepsie neighborhoods are pretty sketchy and run-down.
3. It's very tricky to get around if you don't drive. You really need a car to live here.
4. Very high violent crime rate. It's not exactly the safest place to live for women and raising a family there is not recommendable.
5. Even though Poughkeepsie is very diverse, too many people there are still very intolerant of other minority groups.
Jessica | Fontana, CA