New York City: The City That Never Sleeps

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Welcome to New York City, the city with abundant career opportunities, lively culture, and America’s finest public transportation system: basically the ultimate package for the perfect student life.

New York City is one of the best places to launch your career. Whether you are still in school or have graduated, having the right network in New York City can jumpstart your career. Many individuals who are successful in their professions have spent time living in New York.

If you want to be at the top of your industry, whether you’re pursuing work in finance, public relations, sports management, fashion, advertising, or marketing, you might aim to live in New York at some point. One of the best ways to connect with companies there is by studying in NYC, ideally in a program with a co-op, internship, or other work-integrated learning opportunity.

Learn more about popular career paths in the United States on our blog.


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You’ve probably people call New York “the city that never sleeps,” and it’s true! There is so much going on that you could try something new almost every day.

Once you meet other students and locals, you’ll connect to more events and activities than you’ll think could exist in one place. There are parties, concerts, athletic classes, and much more; essentially, anything you can think of, it’s happening in New York! Keep your eye out for discounts or free days, whether you want to watch a play or buy groceries. New York is a great city but can be an expensive one, too.

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Additionally, New York City is home to America’s finest and largest public transportation system. As a result, fewer than half of New York’s households own a car! As a student, you can get anywhere you need to go quickly, safely and quite cheaply. Depending on where you’re headed, you might travel by bus, subway, train, or a combination of the three. Remember to look into ways to save on your transit fare! No other state has such an efficient public transportation system. Lastly, NYC is the safest largest city in the USA to live in, specifically if you’re living in Manhattan.


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