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The average income in the area is well below the national average making Chesapeake quite a cheap place to live: that helps those student loans go a lot further. But perhaps the most important advantage that Chesapeake has as a place to go to college is that there are many colleges there: with eight universities and more trade and vocational schools, there's a high concentration of students amongst the 200,000 inhabitants. This means that the student life outside the classroom, the extra-curricular activities, is vibrant: which is, after all, one of the most important things about the college experience, over and above the simple book learning.
A Little About Chesapeake:
Chesapeake is recognized by Money magazine as one of the best cities in America. Chesapeake universities are in the center of the region known as Hampton Roads and Chesapeake colleges are in the midst of the largest international business community south of Washington DC. The city's growth in recent years and thriving economy bode well for those who want to work while attending Chesapeake schools.
Everything in reach
The area also boasts several waterfront parks and attractions great for relaxing. The Intracoastal Waterway passes through Chesapeake and the sprawling Northwest River Park features an extensive trail system, camping, picnic shelters, an equestrian area for horse owners, fishing and more. Chesapeake schools are centrally located within minutes of the Virginia Beach oceanfront and 40 minutes from Colonial Williamsburg and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Award-winning Chesapeake universities feature everything you want in a big city school with a small town feel. The city's motto, "Where everything is within reach", says it all.
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