I miss the city like no other. Yes, it's a struggle and a hustle, but it's so rewarding. Every single time I place my groceries in the back of my car and drive home I remember walking from Grand St. in Soho to Whole Foods on Bowery then taking the F train to the 7th Ave, 9th St stop in Park Slope so I could walk downhill instead of uphill to my apartment... or the room I rented in that apartment. LOL the struggle IS real but I appreciate every single lesson I learned in NYC.

WAH I want to live in NYC so badly! Your place looks so, so cute!

i hated new york in my first 4 months, but after 1 year i started to love it.... the city itself have a lot of things to offer...New York thought me how to be independent, emotionally detached, strong and smart! try living here guys... no harm in trying...

Totally agree with you on how people expect you to know what you want to do. I hate being asked by older adults what Im going to do in life.

A month ago I moved from Southern California to NY for graduate school and I have started to really like NYC. At first, I wasn't happy because I felt lonely and there were lots of inconveniences. I knew no one, everything was so small(rooms, bathrooms, shops, markets,etc), traveling 10km took ages, it was no longer safe to wear flip flops/thongs,etc etc. However, once I started meeting new people(thank god for meetup sites/apps and friends of friends), I started feeling better about the place. I love that the subway is 24/7(I can go out drinking! :D), there is cuisine from all over the world, there are people of all backgrounds, people move quickly, there is always something new to experience, etc. Lol I am going to miss NYC when I go back to SoCal for winter break

I moved to NYC two years ago and every time I leave to go visit some other place, I always want to come back !!!

I love how you are so honest with your viewers. You're personality really reflect what kind of person you are hardworking, kind and always striving for the better. Totally a great role model!!👍

I really want to move to NYC, and after watching this i want to do it now! Also love your makeup! x

As an Australian wanting to move to NYC..I have a few questions: namely, what type of visa are u on? How did they accept u for the internship if you were an Australian graduate(assuming they only take American grads). Did you get the job instantly after the 3 month internship ended? And did your employer help with the visa process. Thanks!

this is why you're one of my favorites, you are so genuine and carefree, not to also say, you have such a bubbly and happy personality :) Would love to bump into you one day on the streets of nyc!

Omg this is the best story! I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel. Living the dream girl...presenting, journalism, videography. It's so awesome to hear that you hopped right into it. I hadn't realized what my real passion was until after spending my entire 20s being a flight attendant, so watching you follow an adventure that ties your passions at what I think is a young age is really awesome. Yay for you!

The last part of this especially rings true for me. I loved this! I live in Kentucky, and people don't ever even imagine traveling to NYC on a vacation let alone living there. They get married, have kids, then save money and buy a house, get divorced, all while not working in any field they're actually passionate about. I love finding people (especially through my KZfaq channel!) who relate to living a life you're fully committed to and passionate about. This video is now marked in my favorites so I can come back & visit it

this is the first video i've watched from you and I LOVE YOUR PERSONALITY. also probably the longest youtube one on one talk video i would have ever watched but i couldn't leave this video.. I LOVED IT

You are a great motivational speaker. I am a native NYer who now lives in the Caribbean, and I found your tips/insight spot on. NY is a "dirty" city which we share with rodents, but it's a melting pot where you can meet the most wonderful people and experience what it would take years of travelling to enjoy. Good luck! Love your videos and collaborations. Mara

I moved to Singapore! The cleanest city on earth! No 'grets.

This is probably the most informative video I have found...I'm studying in England and hoping to find an internship over in NYC in a couple of years

I struggled so much when I first moved, and still struggling! glad I wasn't the only one who felt this way. Nonetheless, super grateful to be here! :) Thanks for the vid.

loved this ! thank you :) i've always wanted to move to NY so this was helpful. I'm Malaysian and I just recently moved to Singapore for work. Thanks for the honest insight and I love your humour.

I got way more info, entertainment, and advice out of this video then I originally expected. This is the first video I've seen on your channel, subbed! I've seen some other NTD channels that I've been enjoying which was how I stumbled across you.

Hiiiii Just stumbled across your channel today and I love your content and you!! This is probably the 10th video I've seen thus far today!!!

you are one of my favorite youtubers!! so honest and fun to watch!!

Thank you! Just moved to New York City, and started my internship in the PR/media industry. Life has been quite messy in NYC and trying very hard to grasp it!!!! Thanks for the video, exactly what I need to hear right now!!!

I was searching youtube for a NYC guide and watched your film to find out that you follow the principles of falun dafa, truthfulness, compassion, forbearance :) you also work for NTD, that's great. falun dafa hao! all the best from vienna!

just found your channel, love how genuine you are!! xx

Thanks so much for being honest about your journey to New York. I watch Off the great wall and was so excited to see your video in my recommendations. 💕💕💕

I'm from Staten Island, New York, which is a borough of nyc and it's actually very suburban and quiet, so not every part of nyc is dirty and full of hustle and bustle and we don't even have a subway here lol. However, I do commute to Manhattan for college and everything she is saying is true. There are rats in subways, it does smell like pee, etc. but when you are just walking through Manhattan it truly does look beautiful.

it was cool to hear your story! i m from australia too!! goodluck with everything!

Just discovered your channel! Despite this being a 19 min video, it was so enjoyable to watch haha makes me miss the grind of NY. You're so lucky to live there!!

This is such a helpful and inspiring video. I am on my last year of college and I am having so much trouble picking a place to go and live after college. NYC is on, if not first, second place on the list. I would love to hear more about your life experience in NYC.

I really appreciate your honestly. I feel like other youtubers really do glamorize how it is to live in NYC, and I love that you told it as it is.

be truthful, be compassionate, and be forbearing! luv it!

Just found this channel and I'm so thankful for it! Love your personality and honesty. I want to come to New York for college and the honesty and down to earth view you have is so helpful. Hope you have a great day :)

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I really adore your view in life :) and also pleasse make the apartment tour video! I love the way you decorate your space.

I love your apartment ! You guys made it work ! It's super cute.

Pro Tip: Get married before moving there. You will not find love in NYC.

your so independent and inspiring, I live in a small town in mass. but new York isn't vary far away now we got an Amtrak to go there. thank you for showing your what seems to emulate to me, fearless determination to live your life and make your dreams and aspirations come true, I hope you the best, I'm an artist n going to school for my degree I inspire to become a court room sketch artist, I just wish I believed I am going to b able to do that.

Found you through Off The Wall channel and glad I did because Im absolutely loving your channel :) New subbie xo

life goals!!! I'm from Australia too and I've wanted to move to New York for so long now, I love your makeup btw :)

I like this video of you just talking with us. This was very informative and interesting to watch. I learnt more about you and NYC. :)

I can totally relate as a person who lives in NYC haha. I don't know if you remember me but I'm the girl who interviewed you that one time from FIT 🙊 it's so awesome hearing your take and what you've learned so far while living in the city

I just discovered your channel and I love it! You are so pretty & love the way you tell stories! Keep up the good work! xo

Girl, Thank you for all the things you said in this video!! Exactly what I needed to hear!

I just got to the end of the video. It made me miss NYC soo much. But this video was so inspiring. It definitely made me click the subscribe button (which I don't know why I hadn't already) anyway keep up the great work!! some random girl is proud of you :-)

I appreciate how real this video was! Subscribed!!

Thanks for being honest. People try to show only the finer things avoiding the reality. It was refreshing seeing it from this perspective. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I'd love to go to NYC. I moved to LA and even though I love the weather and the beaches, I find it kind of fake. Los Angeles is a huge pretentious overrated parking space. Not only are the people fake but the city itself. In NYC people are real, they might seem rude but I would rather someone is rude but honest then seemingly nice but then you find out they are totally fake (like in Los Angeles).

I moved out of nyc last year and already making plans to move back next year LOL I missed ny too much, garbage and all

I loved this! So helpful 🤗💜🙌

I'm from a small town in a country going through a huge economic crisis now called Venezuela, which is located north of South America, but my dream since I can remember has always been moving to new york. I work hard to achieve it, and after college I would like to make this great adventure. Thanks for sharing your experience, gives me much hope.

I've always wanted to move out of Australia. This video is really motivating me to do so!

Omg love you.. subscribe & first notification I hit.. you are so brave.. I been living in the same state my whole life

Love your energy! Great video!

this video is so real. i love you. subscribed! ❤️💕

I just saw your Chanel last week and been obsessed in watching your videos especially your makeup tutorial and recommendations. We have the same skin tone and I'm Asian as well so buying makeup products outside U.S. became so easy thank you:)

The intro is sick, listening to this music with these beats headphones is hitting my creative Nero paths keep it coming.

This was very helpful and inspiring because I plan to move to New York in January to continue my film career. Thanks so much ! 😁

I recently just moved to New York also, and i can relate to this video sooo much. Youre hilarious girl

I love how honest you are! I've always wanted to go to NYC and try not to have movie expectations of NYC, haha! Your video is giving me life lol. I'm visiting NYC this December and I'll be there for a week through New Year's Eve too so ahh I'm excited! Thanks!

thank you for being real! its not easy living away from your family and friends, this video inspired me to keep moving forward :)

One thing I’ve got to say is; Your are the amazing truthfully person I ever seen.❤️

I LOVE this video! It's so inspiring because I'm moving to a new city and this totally reassured my decision. Thank you for making this video ❤️

I love how real, yet aspirational, you are. Yes girl i say aspirational because whether you fell into NY or not you had the guts to stay and make a life for yourself in a city that isnt as perfect as it seems. Inspiring me to live and work overseas before settling down :)

Great video and great tips!!

Welcome to big cities. I lived in London for 3 years, it's almost exactly the same as NYC, busy, dirty and super expensive. However, I like the lifestyle in big cities where there are many exciting things to do, so I choose to live like this.

as someone who lives just outside Manhattan, its dirty. im always amazed how bad i feel i need a long shower after im there all day. the subway is definitely the worst part though. Your very honest, i liked your video!

Saw your channel and I was interested on watching your videos coz Im also from New York. Ive been living here for almost 2 years now. I live in Upper East Manhattan. Yeah, your right, definitely expensive for a studio apartment. Mine is $1750 with all utilities included. For me, my meals are not a problem as I am working in culinary department. I agree with the mouse issue, even in my apartment there is. Subways are just crowded during rush hours. Yes its expensive here but there are a lot of opportunities for you to learn and feed your mind. I still love New York and blessed that I am here

I love how practical you are!

Subscribed! I hope all of your content has such a great vibe!

Love the honesty!! Thnx

Omgosh if you did daily talks/podcasts or the like I'd definitely tune in LOL, I love the way you talk and express things :) this was also very informative bc I'm preparing to make the move (from NJ, not even far tbh) in the next year, thank you!

Great video! I can tell you're a positive and happy person!keep going! Can't wait to see more great video from your channel~

I love watching your videos!! Keep them up!

Hi love, I just subscribed! I totally agree and laughed when you said don't ask for directions in a nice manner. I just came back from NY and people are so rude! I bumped into a guy in the grocery store and I said "oh I'm sorry," then the guy just looked at me and walked off. . .. On the streets I said "Bless you" to someone who sneezed and they just walked off. It was so strange to me. I couldn't wait to return to Colorado lol

Great video! Loved your "principles" so true honestly.

Always love ur videos! Learn something from them ever time I watch them!

This video shows up on my KZfaq news feed and this is indeed my first time watching you! I admire everybody who leaves their comfort zone to grab something they want. I myself did something similar - leaving my good job in HK after 4+ years and move to London now. It has been almost one whole year which I simply cannot believe it! I went to the Big Apple a few times and I can totally imagine the difficulties you addressed (so glad that I don't have to deal with croach issue in London #disgusting!) I agree that there are times that we have to push ourselves to get what we want, everyone is different and I am glad to know others stories on KZfaq, we're not alone. Keep up the good work :D Stay hungry, stay foolish! xoxo

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Thanks for this such enlightenment ☺️

"be the best version of yourself" is one of my quotes! you totally stole it! haha i actually just quit my job so i could try to start my own software company. i'm ABC and also in NYC! cheers

This really helped me because I’m considering moving there.

pretty spot on overview of what it's like to move here!

lol Awesome video. I've been in Brooklyn for about a month and I'm learning the same things but I LOVE IT. My suggestions.... Want to move to NYC? Just do it and enjoy the ride. Prepare for no sleep, long days and nights, and the most random things in life. Oh an madd rats

"Life gives you lemons, and life also squirts the lemon in your eye sometimes!"

So glad I just found your channel. You're a gem!

Thanks so much for this video. I'm currently at New York on holiday

You're so beautiful! Stay strong and keep kicking ass Felicia!

daisy buchanan from the great gatsby said, "and I hope she'll be a fool - that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool" and I always analyzed that to be negative.. but I definitely agree with your take on being foolish. I love it. thanks for being you, felicia! you've inspired me so much and I'm so happy I stumbled upon otgw bc of that (:

''rats on the train'' LOL OMG... I stumbled upon your video randomly and you gave a nice and honest presentation of NY. I have a family friend who said the same things! I agree with you on ''being truthful and not portraying an image of yourself that you're not, especially on YT.'' It takes a bold person to do that. hats off.

Your eyebrows are perfecttt. They're exactly the shape I want!

I love your philosophy, and hearing you talk is somewhat soothing!!

Thinking about going to college out there but don’t know what to expect .

THANKS FOR KEEPING IT REAL!

Great video, answered a lot of questions I had :-)

oh, i like this video, just like talking to us and sharing experience, i did learn something

i really appreciate this video! those 19 minutes went by so quick. thanks so much for the given infos :*

I came across this video by chance and i really enjoyed it.. very very inspiring!!! :)

Omg I love your videos!!

YOUR ACCENT!!! love it

Great advice on living in NYC! Just a quick notice, the shortcut for Asian Beauty Secrets in the description is linked to China uncensored channel.

Hey thanks for this video! I'm a university student, majoring political science, living in a small (actually its big, just not that known lol) country in Asia. Ever since I was 18, I've always wonder how it feels like to live in such big city. But I never actually know what I'm going to do when I get there, or how do I actually get there? But then I bumped into this video of yours and I realize that MAYBE, one day I'd found an unexpected opportunity to get there just like you got through that internship thing. Thanks for letting me know that chances will come eventually if you just keep doing your best at what you're doing. Okay this is a long ass comment with broken english (I'm sorry) but anyway thanks and maybe see you in NYC in.. 5 years?:)