MSSM and NYC!

Mark Burnett

One of the great pleasures of living in New York is being able to step off of a busy street and into the serenity of Central Park. It is truly New York City's greatest asset. After class, I like to boulder Rat Rock or Worthless Boulder, play sports in the East Meadow or go for a jog around the reservoir. I can also be found fishing for striped bass with some of my classmates at many of the parks along the Hudson River.

Manhattan has always been known for its chic, high-end restaurants in and around downtown. Yet, I've found some of the best food in the city just a few blocks away in Spanish Harlem. No matter where you go to eat, each plate seems to be made with the same passion that fills the community.

At night, there is something for everybody in New York City. Right outside of Manhattan is the borough of Brooklyn whose young and artistic crowd has supported a growing music scene that has made the community one of my favorite hangouts.