So you’ve moved out of your parents home and have so far managed to sustain yourself on sandwiches, buttered noodles, and table-scrap leftovers from family visits. Unfortunately, that jar of peanut butter doesn’t have all the nutrients needed to keep a human alive. So, it’s time you learn how to cook! If all you can […]
With over 20,000 students, the University of Pittsburgh is a major part of Steel City’s identity. Restaurants, bars, and retail are oriented toward the student demographic, especially in student-heavy neighborhoods like Squirrel Hill and Oakland. Entire streets are basically given over to providing off-campus housing for Pitt students. It can be hard to know where […]
Last week, we highlighted five off-campus apartments perfect for Pitt students. We covered everything from luxury high rises to modest campus bungalows, but by no means did we exhaust the supply. Fortunately for students, there are hundreds of great options for off-campus living within a few blocks of Pitt’s campus. Whether you’re looking to live […]
Being a college student can be disorienting. You’re on your own for the first time, with brand-new responsibilities and distractions — parties, extracurriculars, attractive fellow students — on all sides. It can be hard to be an adult… or at least a collegiate adult. Sometimes you need a little help, or at least some commiseration. […]
Shadyside is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Pittsburgh for homeowners and renters alike. The compact neighborhood in the east end is charming and retail-heavy, with both large national chains and local shops lining Walnut Street and Ellsworth Avenue. Its historic mansions and tree-lined side streets give it a quiet, residential feel, despite being […]