I grew up in the small town of Raynham, MA. This is about 45 minutes outside of Boston in southeastern Massachusetts. Growing up in a small town definitely has it’s advantages. I know every road and every path in my town. I was able to ride my bike all over town without a helmet as a kid and my parents never had to worry. I recognize almost every person I see in my town, so there is a certain type of intimacy. Coming to the city for the first time was a bit overwhelming. Being so close to the city, I had been here before a few times but usually just quick trips or driving through it. But living here is a whole different experience. Everything is so big and hectic. The way I learned to navigate around the city is more or less the same as I still do today. The most prominent way is using the prudential center as a sort of “north star.” If I find myself somewhere in the city and I’m not sure where I am, all I need to do is look up and find the prudential center and then I will know exactly where I am. Also after a while I learned the T system. The T used to be so confusing to me it would have been easy for me to get lost, but now if I can find a T station, I can find my way home.
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