I figured out where I wanted to live in the US after living abroad0

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• July 3, 2026

Growing up in a small Midwestern town, I always dreamed of moving to a place like New York or Chicago after graduating college. I wanted to be at the center of everything that made these places so attractive, from the endless entertainment options to the seemingly abundant career opportunities. However, after studying abroad in Santiago,