Itâs officially college move-in season, and we want to say âWelcome to Emerald Cityâ to our new arrivals at UW, Seattle University, Seattle Pacific, Seattle Central College â and anyone else starting a new educational chapter in the city.
We understand that starting school is a lot of change. Our ultimate City Guide can help students out in their first few weeks â and give visitors a cool cram session. Soon, youâll all be navigating the Emerald City like a pro.
đ Getting settled
- Unwritten rules of Seattle | If youâre moving in from out of town, hereâs how to quickly blend in with the local population.
- Seattleite 101 | Looking to register to vote, learn more about local history, or sign up for a Seattle Public Library card? This is a good place to start.
â Caffeine + snack breaks
- Seattle coffee shops | Luckily for last-minute crammers, coffee is kinda our thing.
- Lunches for $15 or less | We know youâre on a budget, so check out these places for a low-cost meal when cafeteria food just isnât hitting it.
- Our favorite restaurants | Or here are some really good recs for when the ârents come to visit.
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Discovery Park is where we would go to stand and wave as we watch our lover depart on their long-term sea voyage.
Photo by @mowaryn
đ¶ Let loose
- Local music venues | Need to shake off those pre-exam jitters? Catch a show.
- 25 glorious parks to enjoy | Fresh air and exercise can be excellent de-stressors.
- Late-night activities | A bar isnât the only place you can have a little fun late in the evening â check out these other spots that wonât require you to fork over an ID.
Students â we hope your next four years are wonderful + you come to love Seattle as much as we do. Faithful readers â help us welcome the new arrivals by sharing this article with a friend.