Living in a small town vs a big city8

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Living in a small town vs. a big city
It is true that some people prefer to live in a small town while others
prefer to live in a big city. Since I am a student and since my
educational institutes were situated in big cities, it became a
necessity for me to be a part of these cities. This may not be the case
when my
academic demands will be over and entirely depends on the
circumstances. I would like to further illustrate my reasons as
follows
No one would deny the fact that it is the need that forces a person to
choose his area of preference for staying. In this era where there is
much competition to achieve the very best every parent would love
to be in a big city because the benefits which they derive from such
a place would be much more than what a small town can offer. First
priority will be for a better job, that too in a reputed firm which can
offer them high salary to meet their demands. Such institutions or
firms will definitely be in a big city and hence they would prefer
being there. Moreover they will be in a position to look for better
areas of work which might not be possible if they are in a small
town. In my case, my father is working in a reputed Medical
College in Kerala and his work has definitely influenced our stay in
a big city like Trivandrum.
Second priority will be their children`s education which has now
become an inevitable part. Big cities can provide them with the best
educational facilities like schools, colleges, tuition centers, coaching
classes for competitive exams, academic counseling centers etc
which might not be present in a small town. I would not say that
small towns do not have schools or colleges but the wide array of
facilities that a big city can offer might not be available in a small

town. Coming to my case, I was fortunate enough to enjoy the
facilities that a city could provide. During my schooling, I used to go
by bus which is the cheapest mode of transportation in our city.
Moreover I could benefit myself from the tuition classes and
coaching centers and also I came to know about the different
opportunities that a student has in front of him. Because of all that I


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could get an admission Post graduation in a Deemed University in
Mumbai and now I am again enjoying the nicer aspects of life. I
would like my children also to enjoy the beauty and life of big cities.
Next thing which I find very important is the fast and efficient
communication facilities in big cities. The Internet cafes and other
related places where one can easily access is really a boon to the
people of big cities. This is one way by which we can
communicate with the rest of the world and browse the recent
developments and happenings which is not only interesting but
also informative Its not that they are not present in small towns, but
the adequate numbers and the availability of such places according
to our convenience is a matter of importance. Being a science
student, I was fascinated by the bundles of information that is in
store in the different websites and I am happy that I know how to
access and make use of such knowledge we gain from them.
There are also problems when we talk of big cities, like pollution,
shortage of living space etc which might not be a matter of fact in
small towns. Moreover it is believed that those who stay in small
towns have better knowledge of their neighbors and they would help
each other in times of necessity. In big cities, where people do not

have time to work or sleep, they are least bothered about their
neighbors and their problems.
Once my educational period is over, I might have to stay in a small
town, or in a big city.

As I have already mentioned the preference of stay is decided by a
large number of factors. In this world, where everyone is busy after
their work to lead a better life, I personally feel that a persons
preference depends on his need, his/her attitude towards that place,
the benefits that he/she receives and last but not the least, personal
satisfaction and mental peace. Of course we cannot deny the fact
that certain problems are associated with both big cities as well as
small towns. I have always been benefited by living in big cities, but
would not mind to live in a small town if situation demands. So, I
would rather conclude by highlighting the point that it is not the


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place that matters but its our way of living that helps us to be a
better person which in turn makes our place a better place to live in.