I have lived in the Poquoson for fifteen years. The small town life may be for some people, but it’s not for me. I plan to move away from my hometown after I graduate from school and am ready to make my way in the world.
One reason that I have chosen not to live in Poquoson after graduation is that my career will not allow me to live in a small town environment. I plan to have a career in international relations or law, and my ultimate goal is to work for one of the branches of the United Nations. If I were to live in Poquoson that would be much harder to do than if I lived in a larger city like New York, Boston, or Washington D.C. As my career will require a lot of traveling a big city would be a better place to travel out of than a small town. This is especially true for the international travels I will be taking.
If I do decide to go into law or something internationally oriented I will need some familiarity with other cultures. However, with a small town like Poquoson that is almost impossible. In my town there is not much racial or ethnic diversity. If I am going to travel the world then I need to be exposed to cultures that aren’t present in Poquoson.
The main reason that I have decided not to live in my hometown is that I love big city life. When I visited New York City, Boston, and Washington D.C. my favorite thing to do was to walk around the city. I enjoy the business of the city and the fact that there is always something to do. The best thing about big cities is that every time a person leaves their home they see someone and something new. Big city life seems like a very exciting life to lead, at least it seems that way to me.
Although I can’t say for sure whether or not I will live in my hometown after school, I am pretty positive that I will move to a big city like New York, Boston, or Washington D.C. Even though I want to live in a big city, it doesn’t mean that after living there for years I might not come back home to raise my family.
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It sounds like you have made a well-thought-out decision to move away from your hometown after graduation. Here are the reasons you mentioned for not wanting to live in Poquoson and wanting to live in a big city instead:
1. Career Opportunities: You mentioned that your chosen career paths in international relations or law would not be easily achievable in a small town like Poquoson. Living in a big city like New York, Boston, or Washington D.C. would offer more job opportunities and networking possibilities in those fields.
2. Travel Convenience: Since your career might require frequent traveling, living in a big city would make it easier to access international travel options and connect to different parts of the world. Big cities have major airports and transportation hubs, making it more convenient for your job.
3. Cultural Exposure: To be successful in international relations or law, it's important to have exposure to different cultures. Living in Poquoson, where there isn't much racial or ethnic diversity, might limit your ability to gain a deeper understanding of other cultures. In a big city, you would have more opportunities to interact with people from various backgrounds and learn about different cultures.
4. Preference for Big City Life: You mentioned that you love big city life and enjoy the vibrancy and excitement that comes with it. Walking around cities like New York City, Boston, or Washington D.C. brings you joy because of the constant activity and the availability of new experiences. The dynamic nature of a big city resonates with your personality and interests.
It's great that you're open to the possibility of returning to your hometown after living in a big city. Sometimes, our preferences and priorities can change over time, especially when it comes to raising a family. Remember, the decision of where to live ultimately depends on your personal goals, interests, and the opportunities available to you.