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Care Concept World Scholarship: Saskia's 11th report: The first weeks in New York City

Arrived in New York City

I adjusted well to the new city during my first month here and already feel at home. Even though things are rather unusual due to corona restrictions and the city seems to be a little upside down, there is still enough to explore. Preferably through walking, the New Yorker way.

Corona in New York

Because New York City was hit hard in the beginning of the pandemic, you will not see anyone without a mask in most parts of the city. Once you have seen what this virus can do with your own eyes, you treat rules like wearing a mask and social distancing differently. How effective it is when everyone adheres to these rules, is reflected in the numbers. Regarding infection risk, New York became one of the safest places in the USA. A lot of things are back to normal already and something positive also came with the restrictions and precautions: Most restaurants in New York City have outdoor seating now. That’s considered normal in most European cities during the summer months, but was not common here until recently.

My new colleagues

In the meantime I also got to meet some of my new lab colleagues and really look forward to the time we will spend together. One thing is certain, I will learn a lot and will work alongside incredible scientists. I already miss my old colleagues, but fortunately they are not too far away and we can always visit each other.

Austria

Not so with my family and friends back in Austria. It’s a strange feeling, not knowing when the next time will be when they visit or when I can go visit them in Austria myself. I really hope it will not take too long until that’s possible again. The next few months will show in which direction the USA will go.

Elections

The presidential elections in November will play a big part in it. Not only in terms of the pandemic, but also other areas that I mentioned in previous reports. I am eager to see what the future will bring and I try to be as optimistic as possible.

Saskia's reports

Saskia's report no. 1: What I actually do here in the USA
Saskia's report no. 2: Saskia's work at Yale School of Medicine
Saskia's report no. 3: Tour of the laboratory
Saskia's report no. 4: Home visit over Christmas
Saskia's report no. 5: Plans for the future
Saskia's report no. 6: Current situation in the USA
Saskia's report no. 7: New every-day-life in isolation
Saskia's report no. 8: Yale Campustour
Saskia's report no. 9: Where to begin? What a month!
Saskia's report no. 10: Moving day to New York City
Saskia's report no. 11: The first weeks in New York City
Saskia's report no. 12: Farewell

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