I live in Connecticut, but my 21 year old daughter is doing a college internship in Columbia SC from May 26 - July 8. She will be working at NHC Healthcare - Parklane on Parklane Street. Does anyone know of a good place to stay at a reasonable rate? I got a few leads from Craig's List, but I don't know anything about them or the area.

Any information or leads wil be appreciated.
Thanks
Mike

 

I'll ask around. I have some friends that go to USC, and my mom works downtown as well. However, I am only somewhat familiar with Columbia.

 

If she's hot, I have an extra room.

(Sorry, I know, it's your daughter)

Columbia has several good places to choose. She may want to do a little searching around physically so the Best bet is to either drive down early and line it up or be prepared for a few days in a hotel.

 

While she is pleasant looking enough, she is not what I would call "hot", so I guess the extra room is out. Thanks for the feedback anyway. She is looking into a sublet on Edisto Avenue near the USC campus. Does anyone know the neighborhood?

Any sublets will be more difficult to get if she waits until she's down there, so she pretty much has to take something sight unseen. That's why I started this thread in the first place. Thanks for any responses at all.

 

I'm a Carolina alum and currently own a house in the Columbia area. You should just buy my house for her. Once she gets a taste of South Carolina and USC, she's going to want to transfer anyway.

On a more serious note, Edisto Ave. is nice, as far as I've gone up it. I've only been a few blocks up though, from the 5 Points area. 5 Points is the college bar area. It's a lot of fun, but there are some pretty scary parts, so be sure to warn her of that. The side she'd be living on is mostly-safe, but stay away from the MLK Park area.

 

Another option she might want to consider is subleasing at one of the University-centered apartment complexes. They're typically fully furnished and some even include all utilities for under $500/month.

Edisto Ave should be fine. In the 5 points area, common sense rules apply...don't be walking around the seedy areas alone after dark, etc.

If you need any more info about the area, let me know. I went to school at USC and have lived in columbia for the last 7 years.

 

Damn dude, That's your daughter, I admire your honesty though.

 

I wouldn't take $10,000,000 for my kid, but I wouldn't give a nickel for another one.

After 21 years of parenting, you learn to call a spade a spade.

Thanks for the replys.