feelings about New York City

When I hear the word New York City many thoughts come to mind. The first thing I think of when someone is talking about the City is Time Square. i can just picture the image of bright lights, different sounds coming from every direction, and the numerous amount of people walking around. Other things that come to mind when thinking about the city is all of the main tourist attractions that New York is know for; such as Broadway, The Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Central Park, etc. New York is also know for other aspects such as their fashion, food, night life.  Another aspect i think about is all the different cultures living in New York City and how it is said to be one large melting pot of people. At the same time i believe the City is segregated in a way when it comes to certain neighborhoods. some neighborhoods are know for the crime and poverty while others are know to be upper class. Even though I have gone to the City multiple times through out my life there is still so much I don't know about. I am excited to learn more about what each borough of the City holds and to open my mind to different cultures and experiences. Growing up on Long Island i believe that experiencing the city through this class is going to show me a different perspective of how people live.