Having an internship in NYC is pretty exciting on paper. It looks all glamorous and chic, and at times you feel like Carrie Bradshaw or Andy from The Devil Wears Prada. However, after your first week, the initial appeal begins to fade a little and you soon learn to dread commuting to your internship in the city. Here’s a brief rundown on how my commute usually ends up going.
The Feeling When You Sleep Through Your Alarm
Having to Rush Through Your Morning Routine
Waiting for the Shuttle
Just Making Your Train
The Anxiety When You Can’t Find Your Ticket
Going Through the Tunnel and Losing Service
When You Reach The Station and You’re Power Walking to The Subway
The Feeling When You Have Insufficient Funds on Your MetroCard
Balancing on a Moving Subway Car
Ignoring the Crazy People on the Subway
Nearly Missing Your Stop
Maneuvering the Busy Sidewalks to Your Internship
Arriving at Your Internship
Realizing that You Have To Commute Home at the End of the Day