Many people dream of moving to a big city. Much of the time, when they finally achieve their dream of moving to New York City, there is a bit of a culture shock. When living in NYC, there is a lot to get used to. There is much more hustle and bustle, and a lot less space. Here are a few tips on how to adjusting moving to the big city!

1. HOW TO ADJUST
LIVING IN A BIG CITY
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2. FROM A SMAL TOWN
THE THE BIG APPLE
Many people dream of moving
to a big city. Much of the time,
when they finally achieve their
dream of moving to New York
City, there is a bit of a culture
shock. When living in NYC, there
is a lot to get used to. There is
much more hustle and bustle,
and a lot less space. Here are a
few tips on how to adjusting
moving to the big city!

3. JOIN A CLUB
It’s important to find something
you love to do by joining a club,
If your hobby is gardening, join a
community garden. If you love
music, find a favorite local band
to see a show. One of the best
ways to make a city as big as
New York feel more like home is
by finding something that you
love to do through the club,
team, or community.

4. NEVER FEAR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Driving a car might fly in a small town, but it’s a whole other story in a big city. Most
of the time, taking the subway, train, or bus is much faster, easier, and cheaper. It’s
important to get a feel of the land and learn about the city by public transit. It helps
whenever you get lost and adjusts you to the routes you need to take.

5. Say Hi to Your Neighbor
One of the best ways to make a big city feel like
home is by getting to know your neighbors. In a
bigger city, some people like to keep to
themselves.
You don’t have to sit and play Scrabble with them
every other Friday, but simply saying hello and
introducing yourself to them is a great first step.
This might not lead to you making best friends, but
it’s always nice to be friendly with your neighbors
to build a stronger sense of community.

6. Take Time to Explore
The big city will seem big and scary at first,
and it will be easy to stick to the places you
know right away. Try not to get in the habit
of only going to the places you know. The
city is big enough to find a new adventure
every day. Find new favorite spots and you
will fall even more in love with the grand
New Your City.