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thank you so much, everyone! Your inputs are very helpful!

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+1 for Sho Nuff, though they might be sold out this close to Thanksgiving.

We got smoked turkey breast from https://www.shonufturkeys.com last year and it was amazing. They also have unsmoked turkeys and breasts.

Harris Teeter, Wegmans, Food Lion... Pretty much any big grocery store around here should have boneless turkey breasts available this time of year. And they're probably on sale if you have their store card. You shouldn't have to look too far.

There's a guy out here who sleeps in a bus stop, you might consider bunking next to him? Seriously though, I don't even think people rent out extra rooms in their homes for that cheap. Good luck though.

Thank you!! That sounds perfect

Realistically my best friend is renting a 1970s quality renovated one bedroom in a complex for $1780 + utilities. Under $1000 is a good budget for a room, maybe not the apartments near the mall that go for $2200-2500-2800 for two bedroom, but you can get a decent room in a family townhouse. If you have transportation you can look at basements/efficiency apartments/guesthouses in the Woodstock etc area but these most likely are going to be at least $1000-1200.

We’ve had success in previous years getting a turkey breast form Wegmans. One year we had one that was pre-marinated, leave it in the bag and throw in the oven. Easiest Thanksgiving turkey!

Just here to say I’ve seen him too at DDA, and he helped me a ton!

ETA, I think it was Dr. Kim… it was some man at DDA 100% but I can confirm the name if you want 😂 it’s been a few years…

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Reach out to the company you’re working for. We’ve had employees at our company host interns in the past. Best bet in that price range is to look for someone renting out a room or a basement for the summer

The other thing I might mention, my SO works with interns over the summer and housing has been a big issue in the area. It's unfortunate because it has been a cause of many people having to turn down internships.

Another issue is transportation. Not sure if you'll be arriving with a vehicle, but it's usually a must. We have buses throughout the County, but they won't necessarily get you where you need to go easily.

Check with the company you're interning with.

The dancers used to go to Columbia Mall to advertise when they were in town. I wonder why they're allowed to perform at huge venues when their shows are so obviously propaganda. I went to see them in Ohio and was so disappointed when the song was like "THE END IS NEAR!" Stupid cult crud.

For only three months, I would consider looking at long-term hotels like Residence Inn. That's what my sister did a few years back - had a kitchen, etc.

Might be a little pricier, but you don't need to deal with all the BS of getting gas, water, electric, internet, etc. for only three months.

Lol aren’t we all

Start looking on craigslist or like other people have said contact a college to see if you can stay in empty dorms

I'm sorry, but you're not going to find even a Studio apartment for $1,000. This area is expensive. On the lower end, you're looking at like $1,500-$1,600/month, and even that would be considered a bargain.

Your best bet is to rent a room from someone.

The intern my company had over the summer reached out to all the universities in the area, and I believe he said he had luck with umd and ended up in silver spring for a good price.

Check airbnb to see if there's any short term rentals

Reach out to the company that made the offer. Their HR department should be able to point you to resources. Best bet for that cost, is probably renting a room or looking outside Columbia. Maybe Burtonsville or Laurel?

Don't think you're going to find anything that cheap. You'll likely need to find a place to share with a roommate.

Just bumping this post in case anyone else is able to help or give suggestions. Things are starting to look a little better, but we are still temporarily in need.

Vanessa-LJ-0202 is my Venmo info for those who have asked.

Thank you everyone ☺️❤️