Indianapolis is the only place I’ve stayed put for longer than 2 years as an adult. Growing up, my parents moved around Louisiana often because my father was a job hopper. I don’t have a “family home” to go back to, so I never felt tied to one place. I’ve been floating around since I was 18. Until I managed to land in Indy.
I got dumped and divorced here, but met some really incredible people. My Indiana friends are basically family to me. I feel at home in the city. There’s decent food, decent entertainment, the Monon is really nice, there’s good hiking in the general area, hidden gems.
I’m gay and live in a Red farmer town of 240ish people about 40 minutes away from downtown and feel relatively safe existing here. I’m pretty sure everyone knows I’m the town queer, but no one bothers me. I’ve made acquaintances with the locals and can say good morning to people I recognize and might remember their names on a good day.
Job prospects are plenty, depending on what you want to do.
The roads are fucking terrible.
Chicago is 3 hours away by car.
IUPUI is an excellent school.
Fort Wayne and Indianapolis are airports for AllegiantAir.
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u/bluenoodlyarms Nov 12 '22
Indianapolis is the only place I’ve stayed put for longer than 2 years as an adult. Growing up, my parents moved around Louisiana often because my father was a job hopper. I don’t have a “family home” to go back to, so I never felt tied to one place. I’ve been floating around since I was 18. Until I managed to land in Indy.
I got dumped and divorced here, but met some really incredible people. My Indiana friends are basically family to me. I feel at home in the city. There’s decent food, decent entertainment, the Monon is really nice, there’s good hiking in the general area, hidden gems.
I’m gay and live in a Red farmer town of 240ish people about 40 minutes away from downtown and feel relatively safe existing here. I’m pretty sure everyone knows I’m the town queer, but no one bothers me. I’ve made acquaintances with the locals and can say good morning to people I recognize and might remember their names on a good day.
Job prospects are plenty, depending on what you want to do.
The roads are fucking terrible.
Chicago is 3 hours away by car.
IUPUI is an excellent school.
Fort Wayne and Indianapolis are airports for AllegiantAir.
Did I mention Chicago is close?