Living in a Big City Essay

“we keep moving forward,opening new doors,and doing new things,because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths” - Walt Disney. I’ve had three big moves in my life that had been hard for me, but not as much as this recent big move to San Antonio. It was a sunny, humid day in Edinburg, Tx and I was texting my best friend Mariela while she was home sick when my Mother texted my brother, sister and I that we were moving to San Antonio. I instantly became so full of anger…

daydream about what I was going to do when I go back to Maine to see my family and friends. Professor Jason never seemed to notice that I wasn’t paying attention, then again, there is over 60 adults in my class all trying to get by to make a living in this big city. It’s only a quarter after seven when the professor decides to dismiss the class to move on to our next block, I had the next hour off before I had to attend…

“Home is where you make it”- Joe Dirt. As a child I grew up in a country setting. We lived near small towns but not in them. I did not particularly like living in the country, so when I moved out, I chose to live in a small rural town. I like living in a small town because it seems to be safer, easier to get around, and much cheaper than big city life is. A huge factor that determines where I live is safety, for I have two young children. In the small rural town, I live in currently we do not…

after graduation? Should I remain in New York City or relocate to Los Angeles? Located at opposite ends of the continental United States, Los Angeles and New York City remain the two most popular and obvious options for those who love life in a big city. They both allow you plenty of options for work and entertainment and have the infrastructure to support nearly any passion and inclination you may have. At the end of the day, they are both big cities with so much to offer but are drastically…

I lived in White Plains, New York and living there was unique, in that owning a vehicle was obsolete. I was able to walk to the store, the park and to school. The ability to walk everywhere gave my the opportunity to build relationships with my whole community and to many, it may come as surprise that even with living in a big city most of the people living within it knew each other. Even though I come from a culturally distinct country and lived in the city that never sleeps I can only call…

Nieto, is in charge of the foreign relations of Mexico. He is pro trading and a supporter of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Mexico is the Spanish-speaking country with the most population in the world. With over 123 million people living there as of 2017, Mexico is stated as the 10th most populated country. In both South and North America, only the United States and Brazil have a bigger population. In the last century, Mexico's population grew rapidly from 38 million in 1960 to…

it is much like New York itself. Colson Whitehead highlights little moment that define the Big Apple. He takes you on a free trip, landing you right on the map of New York City. Whitehead writes a love letter sent to everyone who has set foot in the city once, twice, or a thousand times before, doing an excellent job of finding yourself catching sentences that you can identify are from the most populated city in the United States. Perhaps, making that the most interesting aspect of this novel.…

ww2 is described as one of the most prosperous economic times In American history. With victory and money under their belts, Americans wanted to pursue the American dream. In the 1950s the American economy was on the upswing. Many people escaped the city to live in the suburbs. Housing were more affordable in the Suburbs. The U.S soldiers coming back from Korea and World War II sparked the economy and helped make the American Dream a reality during the 1950s. They had tired of war and life in…

things the city has to offer, but at times people will not fully appreciate it. New York is a place in which people can find many opportunities and have a chance for a fresh start. As a New Yorker, and living here my entire life there are some things that I will often take for granted. However, after reading E.B. White’s essay and understanding his point of view on New York and its residents, it has made me reconsider many things about living here, and to appreciate the wonderful city I live in.…

out of cities and established new communities, creating a distinct suburban culture; however, the movement did not continue forever. Indeed, in recent years the trend has reversed itself - people, particularly from younger generations, are flooding into some of the United States' largest cities. Many of those immigrating to the cities are Millennials, many of whom are not satisfied living in the smaller communities of their childhoods. While such growth is, of course, beneficial to cities, it…