New year, new questions.

I left #uonyc17 with a new outlook on the city I had always idealized. I left feeling like working and living in New York City was a scary but attainable goal.

One year later, that dream is coming true, and I’m moving to Manhattan in June. This time around, I’m excited but the feeling is different. The upcoming week feels less like an open-ended adventure and more like a testing ground. 

What can I learn to help me in the next stage of my life? Will the people I meet become long-term friends and connections? Will New York City ever begin to feel like home?

I’m excited to find out.

Rachel Benner ✨