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How Living 5 Years In New York Changed Me as an Immigrant — Part 1
I always say if you like the US in general, you will love NYC, and if you don’t like it, then, you will probably hate it. New York City is like the US under a magnifying glass, which may heat you up if you are not fit for it.
New York City is one of the densest, most intense, and most cosmopolitan cities in the world, often named as the concrete jungle or the melting pot, and for a good reason. In the last few decades, it is also sometimes referred to as Silicon Alley.
Why concrete jungle? It is the place with the most people per ft2. It is where the first steel construction and elevator technology were developed, which allowed the capitalist the embrace the opportunity to raise highrises. A great example is the Flatiron building, which is still a monumental building.
Another one is the Brooklyn Bridge. Over 25 people died building the bridge which connects Brooklyn with Manhattan. It is where only the best survives and thrives while the others are used to build that wealth.
