Lights of the big city: 17 people who have changed dramatically after moving to the metropolis

Provincial towns are good for their simplicity and simplicity. And the people here are the same — open and simple. But what happens to the provincials who get into big cities radically changes not only their lifestyle, but also the way they think, the manner of communication and much more. See for yourself how much the young people who decided to leave their small towns one day and join the rapid flow of the metropolis have changed.

The phenomenon of "growing up" of a person who gets into a big city is not so rare. But sometimes you can observe an amazing transformation of modest and inconspicuous people from the provinces into real urban revellers who can wipe their noses even to the indigenous inhabitants of the metropolis.

1. Hannah grew up in Salt Lake City and constantly felt that she was suffocating in her hometown. Now the girl is 21 years old, she lives in Portland, Oregon, and finally feels free.

2. Ryan was born in West Texas and grew up in an environment with religious views on life. He couldn't openly admit that he was a woman trapped in a man's body. Now Ryan lives with his lover in Dallas and says that moving here is the best decision in his life.

3. Jacob says that moving to a big city gave him a chance to turn into a new and happier person.

4. Karina moved from a small town in Washington State to greater Seattle to attend college here. At first she was struck by how many interesting and original personalities there are here. It seemed to the girl that no one noticed her. This gave Karina the confidence that she could be liberated and dress as she pleased, preserving her individuality.

5. Brittany moved from a small town to Dallas, Texas when she turned 21. Here she turned from emo into a real queen of the concrete jungle.

6. This guy moved to Illinois to attend college. Moving was for him the best decision made in his entire life. Here the young man gained self-confidence, develops professionally and found his own style.

7. Katie moved from a town with 6,000 inhabitants to a million-strong city. Here she found the love of her life after seven years of loneliness, and also lost 9 kilograms.

8. Mallory started a new life in 2014, after moving to San Francisco. Here she graduated from college and stayed forever. The girl admits that she has not become as natural as before, but now she likes herself much more.

9. The story of this girl is different from the others: Hannah moved from a private Christian school to a large public one. Here she realized that cutting her hair and doing nose piercings are quite normal things. Now she is very happy and feels "at ease".

10. Cassie moved from Oklahoma to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She always felt like she was stuck in her town. After moving, the girl was able to prove herself and start life from scratch. She found wonderful friends and discovered many new places for herself. The only thing that overshadows the joy of a native Southerner is cold winters.11. This girl grew up in a small town near Rio de Janeiro. She is a lesbian and started dating girls at the age of 14, but in her conservative environment she could not reveal this secret to anyone. In the end, the girl dropped out of school just a year before graduation and moved to Sao Paulo is one of the largest megacities in the world. Here she has a hard time in material terms, but she feels like she is who she really is.

12. Rihanna dropped 7 kilograms after moving.

13. Rina has been living in a big city for 10 years. She didn't change her style dramatically, but she grew up internally. In addition, the girl learned how to take care of herself and had a nose piercing.

14. Dante moved from a small town in North Carolina to Back, California, where he was born.

15. Alice thought that she used to look stupid and ugly, because of this, the girl felt uncomfortable. Two years ago, she moved from the suburbs of Pennsylvania to the US capital, Washington. She still considers herself ridiculous, but says that she met wonderful people who gave her a lot of love and self-confidence.16. Devon grew up in a small suburb and was considered a quiet prude. After moving to Philadelphia to study, she threw away her plastic hoop and straightened her unruly curls. Here the girl has found her place in the sun and, 12 years after moving, can call herself a confident woman who stands firmly on her feet.

17. This guy moved to Los Angeles when he turned 18. He lost 45 kilograms and his life changed for the better.

Dramatic changes, isn't it? For these people, the big city became a saving straw, which they firmly grasped and swam out. Starting life from scratch in a new place is not an easy decision, but when your dreams begin to come true, you realize that the game is worth the candle.

And what is better for you: the energy and diversity of the metropolis or a measured life in a cozy town?