The city life isn't for everyone. Some like busy, bustling cities and some like the open country with nothing but dirt roads. It becomes all about preference, but in my opinion, I couldn't think of a better place to be. There are a million reasons why the city life is the life for me and thousands of other people, but here's 8.

1. People

There are so many unique and creative individuals in the city that you could spend an entire day sitting in one place watching the mass of different people go by. It's a place where you can see hundreds of totally different people in just one block. Why would you want to be somewhere that everyone is the same?

2. Places

There are so many places that people come just to see. From Manhattan to Brooklyn, and everywhere in between and beyond, there is always a new place to go see. Don't forget about all the famous landmarks that people come all the way to just see.

3. Opportunity

It is the land of opportunity. When I think of the American Dream, I think of the city, where anything is possible if you have the drive. The city inspires you to follow your dream, just as everyone around you is doing, or has done.

4. Individualism

A place where you can be your own person completely. No one thinks twice as you walk by, because well, they have their own lives to worry about and they see the most unique people every day. Want to wear a funky outfit? Dye your hair a new color? Sing and dance through the streets? Have no fear, because no one will judge you for anything.

5. Art

From the artists in the subway, to the wall murals all over the city, to the art museums, nothing can beat the artwork found in the city.

6. Activities

Don’t like being bored? This is the place for you. You will never have a shortage of activities, with something to do at every turn. Walking down the street is an activity in itself. Get tired of doing things in walking distance from your home? The subway will take you to wherever you want to go so you can do a million more activities.

7. Never sleeps

The other part of not being bored is that this city never sleeps. It is open 24/7 for your enjoyment. You can be out an about at 3 in the morning and the streets will still be bustling with people. Nightlife in the city will be happening all through the night, every night. Your local CVS will be open 24/7 so if you need something at 3am, just take a quick stroll down the street.

8. Solidarity

You can be completely on your own, with no one looking twice at you being alone in the city. The opportunities are endless, and you definitely have the opportunity to be yourself. You can be anyone you want to be in the city. This is a place to fall in love with yourself and your surroundings.