Nine months ago, I arrived to Riverside from my country. For the first time living outside my country, it was a little hard on me to adjust with the American live; however, after quite short time living here, I could use to Riverside live. I could say that Riverside is a very nice city for me for several reasons. First, it is a very quite city, and that is nice for study, and find a good environment to focus in what I am here for. Since I have lived in a big city whole of my life, it is a good opportunity to change my life style. For example, back home, I could not focus in my study since there are many things interrupt me such as; appointment with family, entertain with friends and other things. On the other hands, in Riverside, the environment is really appropriate for study and everyone is studying everywhere; in the school, in the library, in the coffee shop or even in the gym. Second, Riverside has a strategic location in California. It is almost in the middle to all the important cities and areas in California; moreover, the weather is very suitable during the whole year. I can spend a wonderful time during the weekend visiting Los Angeles or San Diego, for example. Even thought, San Francisco or Las Vegas far by only a couple hours only .Finally, I do not spend a lot of money here compared to what are my friends in other big cities in California, like Los Angeles or San Francisco, spend. For example, the housing is cheaper that other cities, and the transportation, and all the other services as well. In conclusion, Riverside is a nice, quiet, and safe city. The people here are so friendly. I am so lucky to live in this city and I would like to stay here the whole time during my study in America.
I totally agree with you, Mazen. I had came from Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, which it is very noisy and alive. On the other hand, Riverside is kind of a quite city. Although I have been in Riverside for only two months, but I am already enjoying my stay in it. Also, it is a really suitable environment for studying, where students are found in every place. People in Riverside are so friendly and welling to afford help at anytime. Moreover, Riverside is kind of a mid level city in expenses. Almost everything is affordable for the students budgets such as, rent, grocery, gas and other stuff. Riverside has a lot of delicious restaurants with variety of food categories. For example, Italian food, Mexican, Chinese and American. Also, I have been in some restaurants that afford Arabic food like Kabab and Humos. In addition, there are many historical places in Riverside. For example, the Mission Inn and Riverside Fox Theater, where the first showing of the 1993 film Gone with the Wind took place. Furthermore, at the entrance of Riverside from the 60 freeway sits Fairmount Park, which has many species of birds. Finally, Riverside is really a place worth to live in.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with you. I have been in Riverside since Oct 2009, and I found many things. Riverside is not the beautiful city in CA, but the features, which Riverside has it, made me feel comfortable here. The important point is Riverside is quiet; also, it is located close to cities which have a beach or nice building. In addition, Riverside has many nice cities that I have visited. Finally, I have to month left, I'm going to go bace to Saudi Arabia. I will miss Riverside
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