I moved from a town of 8,000 people to New York City — here are 9 things I do and don’t miss about small-town life

Erin McDowell

August 21, 2019 4:48 PM

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I miss not having to rely on public transportation or Uber

Moving from a small town in Connecticut to New York City came with its challenges.
I soon began to realize that there were things I really missed (and didn't miss at all) about small-town life.
Here are 9 things I do and don't miss about living in a small town, compared to living in New York City.
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After growing up in the rural town of Woodstock, Connecticut, where the population is approximately 8,000 people, I admittedly couldn't wait to move to New York City , the most populous city in the country. I looked forward to everything living in a big city has to offer in the realm of food , entertainment, nightlife, job prospects, and more.

Moving from a town of 8,000 people to a city of 8 million residents did, however, come with its challenges.

I soon realized that there were certain things I missed about small-town life and other things that made me never want to go back.

Here are 9 things I do and don't miss about small-town life after moving to New York City.

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