HOST INTRO: New York City is a unique place that is called home by many from all backgrounds. Baruch College, CUNY is a place that welcomes everyone from students in state and beyond, allowing for an experience that is atypical to the one we may think of when “college experience” comes to mind. Host Andriana Kourkoumelis speaks to fellow Junior and Economics major Jasper Alday who explains his favorite things to do as a newcomer to NYC from Texas.
AMBI: Students speaking in room 7-160 in the Newman Vertical Campus at Baruch College.
TRACK: I am here with student Jasper to learn about his experience as someone who grew up in the suburbs of Texas living his life as a college student in New York City. He is a junior that is pursuing an Economics degree, and is involved in organizations like USG on campus. He has lived in both Manhattan and Brooklyn, and explains his favorite pastime on his day to day.
AMBI: Outdoor noises in Flatiron of cars, leaves rustling, and people speaking.
ACT: JASPER: A bit bizarre of a hobby that I have is just walking around the city aimlessly, I really like exploring different neighborhoods, each neighborhood in NY has a very distinct character, and like different types of people as well.
TRACK: Jasper learns a lot from his walks about various neighborhoods that he may not have been introduced to otherwise, and expresses the therapeutic aspect to the simple act of observation. He describes Texas as suburbia, being completely different from what we consider customary while living in New York City. Further, he touches on the accessibility of public transportation.
AMBI: The sound of a train approaching at 14th Street.
ACT: JASPER: Texas has a very awful public transportation system, also I was in the suburbs. No one really took advantage of public transportation it was pretty much nonexistent. I pretty much would have had to drive everywhere if I was still living in Texas. I definitely prefer walking in the city as opposed to driving.
TRACK: Jasper will continue to further explore the city as he resides and studies here, and hopes to learn from this hobby in his daily life.