Downtown

We discussed the changing aspects of Austin and its infrastructure last class period, with most of the class residing in Northwest Hills. During this conversation, I kept thinking about how glad I was that I lived downtown. I am right off the 35th street exit on Mopac, and have a 3 minute drive to UT campus. Attending school at Anderson really makes me appreciate my location. There are countless coffee shops, small restaurants, bookstores, thrift shops, grocery stores, etc. that are exclusive to downtown. I can't go to a small place to study or just read when I drive past Anderson Lane. That's why I love downtown-- the food is amazing, the concerts are endless, and the atmosphere is one of a kind. I can't count on one hand the amount of concerts I've been to downtown that were preceded by an amazing meal, whether it be via restaurant or food truck. If I end up going anywhere besides UT, the environment will be what I miss the most. Of course, family and friends and all that. But really, there is no other city that has the alternative feel that Austin downtown does. I have been lucky to experience living in such a thriving part of the city that many of my classmates do not. It's something that I will cherish for the rest of my life!