Moving from a farm area, small town or a suburb, etc. there must be some significant changes made to our lives. What are some of them you have experienced. What are they good, bad, or indifferent, tell your experience in length.
2006-11-05 09:26:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Sociology
Big cities are fast, hustle/bustle, discurteous, snobbish, people don't have time for you, everyone is in a hurry to go nowhere, no one says hi, good morning, excuse me etc, etc, Crime is rappant everywhere..costs are out of site especially for rents. you need to taxi everywhere because your car will get stolen or smashed up, subway is dangerous alot of muggings.. Now the good fun, alot to see, places to go (if you can afford it), alot of mixed cultures...Nice places to visit but not to live. Been there done that and will take the suburban or semi-rural life any day..and this is from a guy who thought NYC was going to be paradise..was I ever mistaken..been back many times to visit on weekends but thats it...Lived in LA never again, Dallas never again, San Antonio never again, Orland never again, boston never again...I will visit, shop but then it's home..Good luck to you on this one..and It is just my opinion.
2006-11-05 09:38:13 · answer #1 · answered by flashrtp 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
having lived in both i can tell you there is indeed a significant difference. there are certainly more opportunities in larger cities and i think because of that people in cities are more cultured and typically (NOT always) more educated. their priorities, focus tend to be a bit different and I find the lifestyle completely different. i chose to not have children. i don't think the city is the optimal place to raise a family, where a rural area may be better to do this. however i would lose my mind in a rural area. i never felt as though i fit in and in fact felt like i was from another planet when living in a small town. i think it's a matter of finding where you fit and stick with it. there were some very lovely people there....we just had totally different views on life.
2006-11-06 02:09:51 · answer #2 · answered by bella36 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I moved from suburbia to NYC for 5 years. I cannot even begin to tell you the excellent changes that happened in my life. City life is probably not for everyone but even so, I think one must experience it for a little while, if for nothing else than to appreciate a slower paced life. For me, city life was exciting, freeing, motivating. You learn independence, you learn street smarts, you learn to be fashionable, you learn to make new friends, better conversation skills. Hopefully you get a great job, you hang out with successful people. You learn who is real and who is not. You learn to appreciate more things in your life -- family, friends, good weather, having enough living space. Moving to NYC was the BEST decision I ever did, but I'm glad to be back where my roots are. I think about the city all the time and LOVE the fact that I lived there. Visiting is fun, definitely not the same, but I always feel I left a small piece of myself there and going back is always so bittersweet. It's a wonderful life.
2006-11-05 09:33:01 · answer #3 · answered by ca_kerri 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have always lived in the suburbs. when I started at OSU i moved into an urban area. I like the fact that I can walk downtown and see all the different museums and different shops, sports areas, government building. I like living in an accessable area to the downtown
Before I would go downtown to our city at home, but that was just to go to a special place. I could not go easily or walk there like I can now. When we would go to downtown from the suburbs it would take about 35 min and then you have to find a place to park it was a hassel.
2006-11-05 09:38:14 · answer #4 · answered by Wicked 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Country life is a bit boring, and sheltered, whereas city life is hectic. The more people you interact with, the more aware you will become of the ups and downs of humanity. I've lived in some of the worst neighborhoods..and witnessed the worst scenarios. I've also lived in small towns, and sadly enough..witnessed the same scenarios plaguing the streets that do not see it coming.
2006-11-05 09:36:30 · answer #5 · answered by 35 YEARS OF INTUITION 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on the city. Having lived in both Chicago and San Francisco, I would say the former is a real city, while the latter deserves it's nick name, San Franpsycho.
2006-11-05 11:03:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I have always lived in Urbadn areas from one city I think the city I am in now my by the smallest between here and Raliegh, NC.
Anyway, I think living in the city makes you more alienated from the earth.
2006-11-05 09:29:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
my experiences opened my eyes ot arts ansd culture that i never knew existed...also, the diversity of people amazed me...i never imaginined there were so many perspectives out there...in a small town, everyone pretty much thought the same way.
2006-11-05 09:28:57 · answer #8 · answered by moluvsmark 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bad---no space,no adventure,no friends(not there when you need them the most), buy every food items including veges,rents,work like a slave.
2006-11-05 09:32:12 · answer #9 · answered by ron 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋