Tessel Grubben, NYU, post #1, Arriving in NYC
Hello!
My name is Tessel Grubben. Not so long ago I arrived in the city that never sleeps: New York. I am currently studying at New York University and will be doing so for the coming few months.
Before I arrived I didn’t know what to expect. And even on the plane flight here, I think I still didn’t fully realize where I was about to go. It wasn’t until the uber driver drove me from the airport to my residence in Brooklyn and we passed all the skyscrapers, amazing buildings and bridges when it all started to sink in: New York was going to be my home for the coming time.
I am staying in a student residence in Brooklyn Heights. I have to share my room with two other girls, one American and one from Australia. That was definitely something that I had to get used to, because having two roommates equals no privacy. However, it is also really fun and a true American experience. My residence is at a walking distance from my faculty which is perfect. Besides the convenience, I also really like living in Brooklyn. It sometimes feels like a cosy, seperate village on the egde of a huge city. It is perfect for escaping from the hectics of Manhattan. Nevertheless, If I do want to go into Manhattan, it is only one subway stop away. And on top of that, the Brooklyn Promenade, which is at a minute walk from my dorm, provides the very best view over the New York skyline.
The first few weeks have passed by so quickly, it is unbelievable. I had one week to settle in and get used to my new environment before my first classes would start. So during that week and during all of my free time between classes and on the weekends I have been trying to explore New York City as much as I can. Yet there is still so much more left to see and do. My list continues on growing. Luckily I have three more months to go, so no rush!
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