Living next to a university campus offers a plethora of benefits. Young minds bring fresh vitality to the community, mature trees and historic buildings dot the landscape, and countless learning opportunities are right at your fingertips.

Washington’s certainly the center of attention around the globe, not only surrounding the political environment, but for commerce, real estate, and quality of life, too.

Thinking of the right place to live in Washington DC is a difficult task. With thousands of choices and countless neighborhoods, it is almost impossible to narrow down your choices. Luckily, Chancellor's Row makes it easier. Located a short distance from Catholic University and the Brookland Metro, EYA has begun building town homes that are outstanding in both construction and price. I spent a day walking around the building site, checking out the sales office and experiencing what it would be to live there. It was much easier than I thought. The full color model prints allowed me to see the exact layout of each town home model. The miniature mock up of the community allowed me to see the view and angle of my potential home.

If you really want to step back into time and do some shopping at the same time, then Union Station should be your stop. Just three stops from Chancellor's Row at the Brookland/CUA Metro station on the red line, Union Station is a masterpiece of design that has served countless travelers over the years. Before airplanes became popular, it was trains that moved the masses throughout the country and Union Station was built in 1908 to serve as a gateway to the nation's capital. Back in 1908, The station covered more ground than any other building in the U.S. and was the biggest train station in the world.

While Cafe Sureia does serve tea, they really offer a lot more. Just a few blocks from Chancellor's Row, Cafe Sureia is located on the 12th street corridor in Brookland. This little gem of a shop offers free Internet access, lovely desserts and the constant rhythm of jazz that plays at a slightly elevated level.

A short walk to Metro from Chancellor's Row and you have easy access to the entire city. Five stops from the red line Brookland-CUA Metro stop is Gallery Place/Chinatown and that's where I visited today. As I exited the subway, the Chinatown arch rose before me. It is ornate and yet huge in size, brilliant in color and reminiscent of the rich cultural heritage that it represents. To either side of the arch is an array of restaurants, some chinese, some not. I am tempted to step in and grab a bite but I keep walking. With the Verizon center down the block, a variety of stores, bars and restaurants are positioned to serve the thousands who come to witness the both sports and entertainment. The hardest lunchtime decision is deciding what to actually eat, a decision I will save for later.