Area around WashU

JrBill89
Tue, 24 Apr 2007 21:15:41 +0000

Im a current high school senior from St. Louis (SLUH) and I am deciding between Tulane in New Orleans or WashU, where I would play football.
Among all things, I live in the neighborhood north of WashU on Washington Ave, which is roughly 5 blocks north. I live one block from the famous Loop area frequented by WashU students and I have been a “Loop Rat” local for over five years and I work there.
WashU is in the perfect location, a full campus in a city environment. YES, there will be crime anywhere, and St. Louis is the most dangerous city (apparently). However, much of the crime takes place in the rougher areas of the city. A student at WashU is not in danger as long as one doesnt venture into the wrong areas.
I have been raised in the Loop (which is probably the “roughest” area aroudn WashU) and have never really had any problems. However, there is occasional excitement. People who shun WashU due to crime are uninformed, St. Louis is a great city and WashU could not be located in a better area.
Fun fact: WashU is located in Clayton, University City, and St. Louis city.