you are SO welcome! I always loved when my friends and I would discuss in full transparency how we were making it happen, because it really does make you feel less alone. I'm glad this helped :)

Thank you, Bridgette!!

Thank you, Elleda!!! I'm so glad the videos are helpful. I will definitely make one about college and the transition.

Thank you!!! I'll be doing an update soon :)

Oh my gosh TOTALLY!!

Just cook at home…Easy Solution

@@northern179 you still have to buy the food haha

Thank you Monique!!

Oh my gosh stop!! :)

Thank you, Patrick!

This is a GREAT channel. I just subscribed.

I was actually surprised in the opposite way. I live in a smaller city. Here when I tell people I want to live in NYC they say, "It's so expensive!!!!" But $1800 for one month of survival? Here in this smaller city I rent a tiny, disgusting apartment for $520/month (the lowest rent I could find). My utilities cost around $80/month. I must have a reliable car to get to work, dance classes, etc. so I lease a simple yet reliable car for $287/month. That car requires car insurance which at the lowest rate I could find comes out to $108/month. With all the driving to work, dance classes, etc. and with sometimes needing to buy extra food during those days of running around my gas comes out to about $70/per month and my food comes out to about $300. Then of course there's the tampons, unexpected doctor's visits, Mom's birthday present, etc. lol, which ends up being about $1-200/month. I typically spend $1500/month just to live simply. Granted it would be challenging to earn another $300/month to reach that $1800 goal but it's less of a gap than I thought. I'm sure everyone's experience is different though! Also I still of course have a ton of respect for her because even making any money while auditioning is extremely tough and budgeting as well as just surviving in NYC in general is a whole thing in itself!

@@Mike-sj9si Keep in mind, $1800 is likely with 2-3 roommates.

@@ayannacharity Yup! Every apartment I've had has been a 3 bedroom apartment. The one I am currently in I actually share with 4 people because 2 of them are a couple, so they share a room. To live alone it would be WAY more expensive!

@@melcabeyvlogs @ayannacharity Ah yes good to keep in mind! Thanks! I was thinking about how the studios I found on streeteasy.com during the pandemic were still $1500 at the lowest so I wondered about that. Here my apartment is insanely small, gross, and (compared to other apts in my city) cheap but living alone truly is a luxury. Plus I of course expect NY apartments to be a thousand times smaller and grosser while still costing at least twice as much. Still interesting to know it's possible to at least have a roof for around twice as much as what I pay for my roof rather than like 10x as much. 🎵 I don't need a roof🎵

@@melcabeyvlogs really, hmm now with having 2-3 roommates are you typically sharing a bathroom as well?

I would love to do that! Organization is honestly my favorite, haha.

that's AWESOME! I'd love to check your art out!

@@melcabeyvlogs thanks Mel. If you’d like to see some of it check out @Brogna_Arts on Instagram or KZfaq

I'm glad the video helped!! There are lots of different kinds, all you have to do is google "Babysitting Agency NYC". Some that I know of are SmartSitters and CuratedCare

Hi Maya! Eating gluten free isn't that difficult in NYC. You'll be able to get what you need at grocery stores, and as for eating out there are such a wide variety of options! You can find almost anything in NY. Lots of quick grab and go places like Dig Inn, Sweet Green, Chopt, etc. have gluten free options as well as most restaurants.

PS: eating healthy is more expensive here in Brazil as well

PS 2: I loved your new haircut

You're welcome!!! :)

Hi Annachiara! I have a close friend from Australia, and I know somewhat of how things were for her. Basically, you are able to work any non union job or cruise job, however in order to work an equity job (broadway) you will need to be approved for a green card. I know of a few people who booked a broadway show but had to turn it down because they were not approved for a green card. It definitely takes time! I know that an O1 artist visa is what most international people have, so check into that!

I live in a three bedroom/two bathroom apartment, and one room is split by a couple. So all together it is about $3500 a month! You are so welcome :)

Audition season is considered to be from around January-April, where most regional theatres are casting their big summer seasons. Apart from that, auditions still happen year round for Broadway and national tours! Honestly I’m not sure of the percentage 😂 every year I’ve booked 1-2 jobs after going to 5 auditions per week for 4 months 😅 some don’t book any, some book 5 and have to turn down some, and it differs year to year depending what the shows are at certain theatres

@@melcabeyvlogs thanks for answering. That's a lot of auditions! It's a shame that you have to work so hard for the auditions but you, mostly, don't make any money from them.