<p>are there a lot of recreational drugs at cmu?</p>
<p>lbtg=lgbt?</p>
<p>I want to know about not recreation drugs, but drugs for doing school work. Because I DON’T want to, but if it’s a big thing, I’m going to feel really pressured.</p>
<p>No. There are no drugs on this floor except for 2 people out of around 20-30. They keep it secret 'cause we mostly look down on drug use.</p>
<p>thats cool… what about pittsburgh in general? are there many drugs in pittsburgh compared to other large cities?</p>
<p>ive never really lived in a city so i do not know how populaur drugs are in average large cities</p>
<p>I don’t want to be racist but there are a few homeless African Americans down in Pittsburgh and one time one was singing and making quite a ruckus so I believe that was due to drug use.</p>
<p>Other than that, I don’t think there is much drug use. Downtown Pittsburgh is filled with U.Pitt kids usually and Pittsburgh itself is one of the safest cities in the U.S.</p>
<p>^That might have been alcohol.</p>
<p>Not the way he was shaking…Also I deal with drunk ppl a lot…</p>
<p>Maybe under the influence of alcohol he thought that he could do belly-dancing. (Don’t mind me, its a queer denial phase and will hopefully pass soon.)</p>
<p>Unless things are alot different than they were a generation ago, there are drugs on all college campuses, including CMU. Also, there are drugs in the city of Pittsburgh, in Schenley Park, in the neighborhoods surrounding CMU, and everywhere. Although Pittsburgh is pretty safe, assaults and robberies do happen. You need to be aware when you go out.</p>
<p>PS - The panhandlers in town and on the north shore can sometimes be quite aggressive. Better to give them a wide berth. Those who sing or play instruments for a donation are usually safe, though.</p>
<p>Yes, all college campuses have drugs and all cities have crime but Pittsburgh is much safer than where I’m from in Northern VA. </p>
<p>I don’t know about north shore but downtown Pittsburgh is very safe. I’ve made hundreds of visits down there by myself and have never had any trouble with anyone (and yes I’ve made the 3am drunk McDonalds walks so don’t just blame it on it being daylight). I took a bagger downtown at 5am after the Pittsburgh Steelers riot and had nothing to be afraid of. </p>
<p>I meet or see an avg of 2 homeless people everytime I walk downtown and they do usually ignore me or hold out their hands. Occasionally they open their mouths and ask for some money but it’s always safe and Pittsburgh police roll by every few minutes. The homeless people are pretty passive and the most active they get is when they are on some kind of drug and are screaming/singing nonsense.</p>
<p>My friend comes from an affluent New Jersey neighborhood with almost 0% African Americans and when he visited downtown Pitts it was a bit of a culture shock but he soon realized that he had nothing to be afraid of either.</p>
<p>I love Pittsburgh, too. I was mugged once (in broad daylight), and I know others who were too. It happens. Ususally the victim is somewhere he shouldn’t be, or doing something that is just plain stupid. Just stay alert and be careful, rather than walking around in a happy trance…it is good advice for everybody living in a city environment.</p>
<p>That sucks; did all the students around you just stand and watch? Or did you have your wallet in your hand and the guy just grabbed and ran?</p>
<p>No, I was in a public restroom in Point Park during the Three Rivers Art Festival on a Sunday afternoon, when I was mugged by two young girls. My cousin was mugged as she tried to get into her car in Oakland. Several Pitt students have been beat up recently by Schenley High School students. As I said, it happens. </p>
<p>No doubt, someone from a larger city will find Pittsburgh to be small potatoes. But those who have never been in a city should know to stay out of dangerous situations. Pittsburgh is not Mayberry. It never hurts to be cautious.</p>
<p>Late edit: Having not followed up on the news and not knowing the outcome of the investigation, I guess I should say that Pitt students were “allegedly” beat up by high school students!</p>
<p>Dude, way to scare me.
Does it help if I’m with a girl, a guy, or a group at all times?
(including going to the bathroom -which in that case would be a girl-)
Because… then I’m never ever going anywhere alone
***lives in suburbia…</p>
<p>I certainly don’t mean to scare anybody. I live in suburbia, too. Pittsburgh has awesome cultural amenities and it is worth taking advantage of them. </p>
<p>Here’s what I’m trying to say. Don’t be afraid, but be cautious. For example, it would be better to go to public restrooms (not at school, though) in pairs. It is best to avoid bar areas at 2am. It is better to not walk next to bushes. When you walk alone, don’t wear headphones that prevent you from hearing what’s going on. Avoid secluded areas and walk with intention. Don’t engage in conversation with panhandlers. Be aware of who is around you when you go to the ATM or enter your car in a parking garage. After cultural or sporting events in town, go home when there are still lots of people around rather than waiting until 2am. If you intend to ride the (excellent) public transportation during off hours, get a schedule and know when to expect your bus. And since this started out to be a drug question thread, obviously avoid drug sale areas. </p>
<p>All of these are just common sense things. In fact, you will be safer if you are just aware of your surroundings, but there is absolutely no reason to be afraid. Overall, this is a pretty safe city. Enjoy your time at CMU and in Pittsburgh. Both have a lot to offer!</p>
<p>^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^</p>
<p>aka… all big city’s can dangerous learn to deal with it :)</p>