Areas/Neighborhoods in Santiago

Hey Guys,

after spending the summer here in sosua, i have the strong urge to move somewhere else, somewhere a bit more "normal", it doesnt really help me staying here in learning spanish. i was thinking about santiago, but unfortunately i havent found to many infos about santiago.

i'd be especially interested in a short description or some help of the districts/neighborhoods (i of course used the forum search).

i am looking for something lively to live with some bars/cafe's/restaurants, also frequented during the day, not a top-notch high rise/gated community in the middle of nowhere. university nearby might be a plus, as the area surrounding universities are typically a bit more crowded.

if someone has contacts to real estate agents (on top of the forum rentals) i would appreciate receiving the contact.

thanks a lot,
christian

Nice, Thank you Guys for your help.

i think i will take a car at the end of the week and spend on day over there.