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Living
in New Haven
Anthony O'Connell
Postdoctoral Associate - Hebert Lab
I didn't
know what to expect when I first arrived in New Haven, bearing in mind
this was the first substantial amount of time that I would have spent
away from home, in England. But from what the locals tell me, New Haven
has changed much in the last few years, and is the better for it.
New Haven has a surprisingly 'international' feel, not only because
of the diversity of the people who come here to work and study, but
also in the atmosphere created by the establishments in the city centre.
It offers excellent places to eat, including Italian, Chinese, and traditional
English and Irish dishes. You won't be short of a place to socialise
in a more informal setting as there are a variety of pubs and clubs
to cater for your partying whims. In the summer there are a number of
free high profile live entertainers on the town green and in the local
hostelries. This year we had Wilson Pickett headlining on Saturday night,
and a few years ago New Haven hosted a Ray Charles gig. In addition
to all that, there are city based cimemas (and a few within a short
driving distance), theatres and art galleries which contain some of
those famous impressionist paintings you'll recognise, but thought were
under lock and key in the Louvre!
Outside New Haven, there is plenty to do. And of couse New York City
is a must-see for anyone, regardless of where you come from. It easy
to get there with regular trains going to and from Grand Central Station
into the wee hours of the morning. There is also much to see in Connnecticut
itself, from quaint little towns like Mystic (they have a fantastic
aquarium), to 'dicing with death' at Six Flags amusment park for the
daredevils amongst you. Whatever your reasons for considering Yale as
your university of choice, you'll find New Haven and the surrounding
area to be friendly, accessible, and a great base to go and explore
the north east of America.!
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