Landing in a completely new culture is not difficult as it may seem. This first month has been pretty intense but full of enthusiasm for exploring a new city. Looking for a place to stay, meeting new people at the office, understanding how New York works, small things that made time flew.<\/p>\n
Two days after my arrival I started working in MQarchitecture<\/a>. Week by week I am assuming more and more duties. I have the opportunity to work on different scales in very interesting projects. I love my walks to Central Station through Park Avenue after working hours. Despite theatres, museums and buildings are closed due to the lockdown, I have visited a lot of places (from outdoors!). Empire State Building, Central Park, New York Public Library, Times Square, Wall Street, World Trade Center, Brooklyn Bridge\u2026<\/p>\n After the first two weeks, I have found an apartment located in a good neighborhood, only two stops away from Columbia University and half an hour from my office. My roomies are super nice and the place is close to the Hudson River. I am lucky to be in a place so close to open air and space in a quite dense city.<\/p>\n Like so many other places worldwide, Coronavirus has paralyzed the city. This is the third week working from home. For now, we could go for a walk or take some fresh air but other activities are not allowed. It is strange living in a city full of life as NY and finding now empty its streets.\u00a0ArchitectUS<\/a> and the Chamber of Commerce<\/a> have given us information and advice about the effects of Covid19 and how to act during the lockdown here in New York and we are following the Government recommendations.<\/p>\n We should be positive and optimistic in these hard moments. Days are longer and longer, and summer is just around the corner. I am sure this Corona nightmare will be finished soon.<\/p>\n Stay safe!<\/p>\n