Journal 56: Big Apple

I have always wanted to live in a metropolitan city that connects that can fulfill my wish of connecting to the world. Living in a global network for me is like experiencing different cultures at the same time. You can choose to whether assimilate with a particular culture or learn important life lessons and even establish your inclusiveness or tolerance of cultures and concept different than yours. I believe attending a university like New York University will educate me to become a well-rounded adult in many ways. First of all, the experience of a cross-cultural society is not one a person can encounter ever day. Living in a society like this enables me to have a broader sight of the view. Seeing the diversity of different people, cultures, and ways to handle situations can enable me to be more tolerant to different opinions and help me develop more diverse techniques to a variety of situations. In my opinion, learning is not just from a text book or in school. The environment is also important in which people absorb the information they experience every day subconsciously. Thus, interacting with exotic people is like reading different genres of books. Each book has a specific topic you can learn from and is important. Learning from these books can help you adapt to any environment you arrive fast. In conclusion, a cross-cultural society is like a bridge that leads me to a world of broader opportunities.