My name is Charlotte Lin, I am from Savannah, Georgia. This is my second semester at Baruch College. This picture was taken by me in 2019 when I went to Niagara Falls on the Canadian side. I chose this photo because I am one for exploring the unknown. Even if I know there are challenges ahead, I still dare to move forward. It was a big step for me to move from Savannah to NYC. Everything in NYC is different from the South, for example, public transportation. Down to the South, people need car to go everywhere they need to go, but in NYC, bus and subway can literally take you everywhere you want to go. The pace here is fast, so you can just commute anywhere at any time instead of driving around. It took me a while to adjust myself in NYC, especially on learning how to navigate the city. Every day of my life is a new experience and I do not know what will happen next. Just like in this photo, the current from the waterfall is pushing the boat back, but the boat still bravely moves forward. The fall is just like a new experience for the boat to explore, no matter the consequences. For me, the unknown keeps me curious and drives me to keep going towards the future. I made the right choice in coming to NYC because I got the chance to make some great friends, have a great time with my grandparents and found an opportunity to prepare for my future.
Spring 2022
