Oh, New York City. It’s a feeling; an utmost overwhelming sensation that is bound to spread chills through our bones like wildfire upon our arrival. I’ve luckily traveled to this wondrous place a handful of times, and from my first visit at the age of 8, I was amazed. I didn’t even realize how unbelievably epic it was at the time. I came to learn that New York is a mecca for culture, and for possibility. It is a place that refuses to dull its shine, and definitely never sleeps. I’m looking forward to walking the streets and observing and appreciating the people around me. People who have come from all walks of life, and call this city their home. I’m so excited for us all.

Alyssa Blackman.