There is a lot to do once someone graduates high school. Many people like to change the way they have been living by living somewhere new. Living somewhere new can be a positive thing to do because it is an opportunity to start fresh like a clean slate. After graduating SHS, I should live in Chicago, Illinois instead of New York City, New York. Some things that I had to put into consideration about where I should reside were climate, living expenses, transportation, and entertainment.
The climate in New York City varies quite often. It tends to change on a daily basis so it is hard to tell what the appropriate clothing will be. “ New York is warm and sunny from May to October, followed by cold winters” (World Travel Guide). In the summertime,
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it can get hot and humid with storms. Temperatures can reach up to the high 80s, which is not the hottest but quite warm regardless. New York City is an attractive sight in the fall. The leaves turn all sorts of shades of reds, oranges, and yellows with comfortable temperatures. Snow tends to be common in the mountains and the interior part of the state ( World Travel Guide). The climate of New York City falls under subtropical which means it has hot humid summers and mild cool winters. (“Meteoblue”). The city of Chicago lies in between the Atlantic Ocean and Continental Divide. Chicago’s climate is typically continental with warm summers and cold winters. Sometimes there are frequent short oscillates in wind direction, cloudiness, humidity, and temperature. Spring and fall are considered to be the best times during the year to visit because of the moderate and pleasant temperatures (“ Climate of Chicago”). Lake Michigan is also a factor that plays a role into Chicago’s climate. The lake increases cloud coverage and the amount of precipitation that falls during the summer and winter times. It provides a mild change on temperature while increasing the amount of snowfall received in winter. Solar energy ( which is energy from the sun) is 3 to 4 times greater in early summer than early winter. Another consideration I had to make about where to live after graduating SHS was living expenses. New York City is a wealthy and pricey place to live in which makes sense that almost everything there is going to be costly. The average cost of living in New York City is at least 68.8% higher than the national average. And actually, the living expense in Manhattan, New York, is more than DOUBLE the national average! Housing is one of the big factors that require a lot of expense. “ According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the average rent for a two bedroom apartment is $1, 638 in the metro area” (“Smart Asset”). And for an actual home, the average price is $455,500. Food, along with housing, is something that is also going to be pricey. “ Groceries in New York cost between 28% and 93% more than the national average.” (“ Smart Asset”). Going out to eat at a moderate expensive restaurant would cost about $75. With that being said, Illinois has the second-highest property taxes. Chicago, Illinois is also the third largest city in the U.S. Housing in Chicago is somewhat costly as well. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is approximately $1,341 and for a studio (which is one room) is $1,078 a month. But let us not forget to mention the bills. Utilities such as heating, water, and garbage would cost about $121.16. A basic meal at a casual restaurant would be $12 average, which is not so bad. But, a dinner for 2 with a 3 course meal at a moderate Chicago restaurant is approximately $65.00 (“Smart Asset”). Besides considering climate and living expenses, I also had to consider how I would get to one place to another.
New York’s transportation system is said to be one of the best in the countries because of how big it is. A transit pass every month would be $16.50. Parking in New York City is twice more the rate of other cities like Los Angeles! The parking rate comes to about $533 per month. That sounds like an awful lot! And as for gas prices, it can only get higher from here. Gas prices in New York is close to 5-10% higher than the national average (“Smart Asset”). As for Chicago, a major transportation system are the Metra trains. Metra provides a convenient way to go uptown or downtown and to other suburbs (“ Trip Advisor”). Another significant way to get to and from a destination are taxis. (“Smart Asset”). Taxis are a quick go to way to get from one place to another although there might be lots of traffic. Sometimes they might even be expensive. One of the best factors of Chicago are its airports. Chicago has two airports; Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport. O’Hare is the main airport that serves Chicago. Chicago Midway Airport comes in being the second largest airport in Chicago (“Chicago
Traveler”). Even though I considered climate, living expenses, and transportation, I also had to consider the entertainment that can be provided. There are countless activities to do in New York City. A night out to a Broadway show, a stroll to the park, museums, and many other activities. But even a round of bowling in New York city can be twice as expensive than anywhere else in the country (“Smart Asset”). Or the price to watch a movie at the theatre is $14.00 average. Just like New York City, Chicago also has numerous activities to do. Every summer, Chicago holds the music festival Lollapalooza that attracts many people (“Smart Asset”). Michigan Avenue provides a variety of stores to shop at or to simply walk and looks around. Or you can take a picture of a reflective bean in Millennium Park. Navy Pier is a top tourist and local attraction for many people. A lot of concerts that are held in Chicago are taken place in places like Soldier Field and House of Blues. For people that like baseball, the well-known Wrigley Field is located in Chicago. It is also the second oldest ballpark in major league baseball (“Choose Chicago”). A Cub’s game is the third most expensive in baseball which might make White Sox tickets a better deal. (“Smart Asset”). As for basketball, to watch a Bull’s game the average ticket during 2014-2015 season was $82.33. There are more than 200 art galleries, more than 200 theatres, and countless boutiques (“City of Chicago”). Not mentioning all the shopping destinations that shopping lovers can go spend money on (“Choose Chicago”). Also in Chicago the well-known Willis Tower ( or used to be called Sears Tower) is located. It’s a magnificent view to look at being one of the tallest towers in the U.S. You can even travel up to the 103th floor of the building where it is a skydeck. It is made out of complete glass! You get to see everything from so high and the view goes for miles and miles. Lake Michigan is also a popular tourist destination especially in the summer time. Mostly on summer break is when more people start showing up at Lake Michigan after the cold, wet, harsh months. For those who like art, Chicago is home to about 200 different art galleries. Overall, I think I should live in Chicago, Illinois instead of New York City. Although New York City is quite appealing with its weather, sights, and diversity, I would rather much like to reside in Chicago, Illinois because of it’s location being closer to my hometown. Chicago is also somewhere I could picture myself enjoying to live there.
New Orleans, LA is not just a tourist spot; it is one of the Festival full places in USA. The people celebrate dozens of festivals, No matter the option is, - unique food, music, or the historic event, New Orleans is always stands to celebrate that. There are many festivals all over the calendar year. I will, describe them by month wise. Let’s join me, for the journey in New Orleans, LA.
Of course, I can only speak from own experience to date. I thoroughly enjoyed high school and had excellent teachers who prepared me for entrance into the new world of college. My family and I discussed and received information from many schools, some of which I was totally unfamiliar with. My parents knew this was an important milestone in my life and therefore, arranged for a trip east to visit campuses and classes. That is how I chose to travel from my North Dakotan home to MIT, halfway across the nation. I had many reasons, one of which is obviously that MIT is one of the top schools in the nation, but another is that it is in the city of Boston. I am from Bismarck, North Dakota, a midwestern town of about 60,000 which I love, but I knew it was time for a new place with new experiences.
In the early 1990’s the crime rate in New York City was astronomical. Every category including the eight nature index crimes were all on the rise if not extremely high already. Mayor Giuliani a former federal United States prosecutor was elected into office and brought with him a reputation of viciousness against crime. His campaigns lead to the appointment of Commissioner William Joseph Bratton to hold the position of police commissioner of New York City. Giuliani learnt of Bratton’s amazing crime reduction plan that helped reduce crime in two other cities. He requested him for the position as police commissioner for New York City and was appointed in 1990. Bratton had previously helped establish an innovative policing program in Boston Back Bay neighborhood and Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority. Using the same approach he would attempt to reorganize and help the New
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From 1785 to 1790 New York was the capital of the United States. New York has been in existence for a long time. Even though, the New York colony is viewed as not too beneficial, the colony was actually very helpful because of the Anti-British activity, diversity, and religion.
Gentrification is the keystone for the progression of the basic standards of living in urban environments. A prerequisite for the advancement of urban areas is an improvement of housing, dining, and general social services. One of the most revered and illustrious examples of gentrification in an urban setting is New York City. New York City’s gentrification projects are seen as a model for gentrification for not only America, but also the rest of the world. Gentrification in an urban setting is much more complex and has deeper ramifications than seen at face value. With changes in housing, modifications to the quality of life in the surrounding area must be considered as well. Constant lifestyle changes in a community can push out life-time
Yonkers is one of the most under-appreciated places in New York. However, the place is absolutely amazing. The amazing residents of Yonkers are some of the kindest people in the world. Some residents have achieved success in some of the hardest musical genres in the world. Even those residents who have not produced especially popular music have been very successful within their specific genres. Yonkers is a musical paradise full of the kindest people in the world.
College can be one of the most exciting and defining years in a persons’ life. Here students gain the knowledge and life skills necessary to transition effectively into the real world and into adulthood, with that, where you choose to spend this crucial four years of your life also determines how smooth that transition goes. As high school students your mind soars with ideas on where to go? What to major in? How close or how far away to go? This also includes the outside influences such as parents, friends, teachers, and colleges themselves, but how does a graduating senior make the right decision on where to go for maybe the most important four years of their life? Very often high school students are challenged with making decisions and plagued with outside influences that mostly say the same things “Go away!” however, is going away really the best option? All students can identify with the “What Now?” phase, after graduating, students begin to feel lost. (White) The security blanket is snatched away the moment they shook the principles hand and accepted the most anticipated piece of people in a college bound/ or work bound high school students academic career. Their diploma. That can be a lot for one student but even more when the student begins to weigh in on the costs, transition, and removal of boundaries that comes with going away to school. Sometimes staying home may be the best option after all.
New York City is one of the biggest and most influential cities in the world. With a visible impact over the entire US, and perhaps the entire world, New York stands as one of the two only cities in the world (with London) recognized by the Globalization and World Cities Network (GaWC) as an “Alpha + + city”, described as a city “vastly more integrated with the global economy than any other cities” (The World According to GaWC 2012). To this day New York City continues to grow and further expand its influence over the rest of the world, continuously attracting more businesses and workers to The Big Apple. Although New York is a world pioneer in countless industries, there are others that need to catch up, namely the waste and garbage disposal industry. The rapid growth of the city’s consuming habits and population has left the industry behind, leaving the outdated methods of collection and disposal trying to play a game of catch-up that is negatively affecting the city’s growth potential. For New York City to continue with its pattern of population, economic and influence prosperity and growth, the government and private sector must come together to change every step of the cycle involved (from the buying of the product to its last stop before being dealt with) to create a more sustainable and more long-term orientated strategy to fix this growing problem.
What comes to mind when someone mentions “The Big Apple”? Probably the beautiful skyline of New York City and the hustle and bustle of millions of people shopping around Times Square. New York City is a symbol of hope and freedom from people all over the world, and many people agree that it’s a place you should visit in your lifetime. Since not everyone is able to visit “the city that never sleeps”, people can learn much from it’s interesting history, famous tourist attractions, and it’s five famous boroughs.
The essay; ”Living with strangers,” written by Siri Hustvedt deals with the attitude of urban living in New York City. There are many different rules of living between the country side and the city and there exist many unspoken rules in all cultures and societies. Siri Hustvedt tells us that she grew up in the country side rural Minnesota were it was a custom to greet everyone you met or else you could be accused of the worst possible sin, snobbery. Then she moved to New York City in 1978. Here she discovered how unpractical it would be to greet every person she met. Siri quickly learnt the simple survival law of the New Yorkers: Pretend it isn’t happening. The title “Living with strangers” refers to the paradox that we are becoming more isolated while being surrounded by increasingly more people.
For many people around the world, New York City is an exciting and adventurous place, full of many experiences and opportunities. Traveling to New York City or even living in New York City is considered to be a dream to many. Many people come as tourists to explore what New York City has to offer. However, people often forget that New York City is considered home for many and not just a tourist site. The difference between those who live here and those who come as tourists, is that after living here for a long time the excitement for New York City begins to fade away. Joan Didion experienced this first hand and explains the change from being a newcomer to becoming a resident of New York in her essay Goodbye For all That. On the other hand,
The Big Apple has the world’s largest subway system, with hundreds of stations that are spread across the five boroughs. The subway is one of the cheapest forms of transportation and lets riders pay one price and get off when they please. Buses in the city also work the same way as the subway. In addition to many forms of public transportation, many choose to take on the city by foot. “New York is the most walkable large city in the US with 8,175,133 residents” (New York Neighborhoods on Walk Score). New York City’s grid like streets make it very easy to navigate around the city. Being able to walk to their destination instead of taking a form of public transportation saves an individual a great deal of money over time. For example, if someone were to take a taxi from Madison Square Garden to Times Square, they would end up paying around $10.55 to go 0.9 miles. Taxis charge $2.50 for an initial fare, $0.50 for every four blocks travelled, $0.50 for every minute idle, surcharges and then a tip on top of that. Even though taxis can be considered expensive, people can avoid this completely by walking, making NYC very accessible and
We are not longer a small band of travellers, we as a species have settled down across great lands, in which we have developed a notion of community. This idea represents home, in a literal sense meaning a physical location, while also representing the very heart of the community. This however, differs from across various populations and population sizes, but in major cities across the United States of America, we are keen to our imagined metropolitan community, for which we are willing to give up almost everything just for pride and self-esteem. This heart is often times the major sporting culture of a given city, for example the famous New York Yankees who hold the structural and imagery glue to bond and fuze the public and the social identity of the city resulting in the experience of communitas for the citizens of New York.
One common reason why people love/visit New York City is transportation. An example of this would be a taxi. Taxis are a great source of transportation because it can take you places, but you have to pay. Also, another example of transportation is the subway. The subway can take you to other parts of New York fast. The subway can be dangerous if you get lost or get off at the wrong station. The bus is also a good way of transportation. Many people take the bus if they don’t have a car. New York City has many types of transportation that