Hello Readers!

One of the funniest things I encounter when talking to my classmates from my Precollege courses is witnessing how wide their eyes grow the second I say I commute from Connecticut.

It’s amusing to me how taken back some people are. Granted, it’s a long commute but I feel it’s worth it! I want to take the classes so the commute is nothing to me! For the most part I actually don’t mind!

As you could imagine, my day starts relatively early. Luckily I get to see the beautiful Autumn leaves on my car ride to the MetroNorth Brewster Station. I hope the vibrant leaves stay longer but it keeps getting chillier and chillier!

Once I get comfy on the train my ride varies from an hour 15 minutes to an hour 30 minutes. Fingers crossed there’s no delays or complications in between.

After arriving in Grand Central, I make my decision if I’d like to walk or take the shuttle and subway. Walking to FIT on a nice morning is one of my FAVORITE things. So obviously, unless it’s down pouring you bet I’m walking!

The second I step outside Grand Central my eyes always immediately glue to the crystal blue sky and reality wise, my nose twitches at the slight smell of a concoction of who knows what!

TIP: Don’t stand near a puddle

Walking often and coming from a big family, looking out for one another is never a second thought. To help out some of you who may be nervous about walking alone, I’ve accumulated some basic pointers to keep in mind!

• DON’T dangle your phone, money, or anything of value in your hands that could easily get snagged
• Pay attention to your surroundings; zoning out while walking along a bustling street can be dangerous and get you lost, we don’t want that!
• When checking out street talent, keep your bag in front of you
• Enjoy and take in the little things! From top to bottom the city is incredibly diverse, leaving you new things to see everyday!

On the way back from class to Grand Central, I love seeing the way the sunset fills each nook and cranny of the city.

Now let’s face it, who likes to sit on the train for over an hour, 9 out of 10 times crammed next to someone for usually the whole ride? Just about no one. Though, the pesky things about the commute will never cancel out the experiences I get at FIT. Besides, I get to be in the city I love and immerse myself in a class I enjoy, what could be better?!

What are some little things you enjoy about your daily commute? The bagel before class or the snacks & sunset on the way home? Leave them in the comments below!

Thank you for reading and have a wonderful day!

Emily

By the way, I also have a love for photography…photos by Em!