( Word Reader - Unregistered ) www.word-reader.com Living in a small town vs a big city It is true that some people prefer to live in a small town while others prefer to live in a big city Since I am a student and since my educational institutes were situated in big cities, it became a necessity for me to be a part of these cities This may not be the case when my academic demands will be over and entirely depends on the circumstances I would like to further illustrate my reasons as follows No one would deny the fact that it is the need that forces a person to choose his area of preference for staying In this era where there is much competition to achieve the very best every parent would love to be in a big city because the benefits which they derive from such a place would be much more than what a small town can offer First priority will be for a better job, that too in a reputed firm which can offer them high salary to meet their demands Such institutions or firms will definitely be in a big city and hence they would prefer being there Moreover they will be in a position to look for better areas of work which might not be possible if they are in a small town In my case, my father is working in a reputed Medical College in Kerala and his work has definitely influenced our stay in a big city like Trivandrum Second priority will be their children`s education which has now become an inevitable part Big cities can provide them with the best educational facilities like schools, colleges, tuition centers, coaching classes for competitive exams, academic counseling centers etc which might not be present in a small town I would not say that small towns not have schools or colleges but the wide array of facilities that a big city can offer might not be available in a small town Coming to my case, I was fortunate enough to enjoy the facilities that a city could provide During my schooling, I used to go by bus which is the cheapest mode of transportation in our city Moreover I could benefit myself from the tuition classes and coaching centers and also I came to know about the different opportunities that a student has in front of him Because of all that I ( Word Reader - Unregistered ) www.word-reader.com could get an admission Post graduation in a Deemed University in Mumbai and now I am again enjoying the nicer aspects of life I would like my children also to enjoy the beauty and life of big cities Next thing which I find very important is the fast and efficient communication facilities in big cities The Internet cafes and other related places where one can easily access is really a boon to the people of big cities This is one way by which we can communicate with the rest of the world and browse the recent developments and happenings which is not only interesting but also informative Its not that they are not present in small towns, but the adequate numbers and the availability of such places according to our convenience is a matter of importance Being a science student, I was fascinated by the bundles of information that is in store in the different websites and I am happy that I know how to access and make use of such knowledge we gain from them There are also problems when we talk of big cities, like pollution, shortage of living space etc which might not be a matter of fact in small towns Moreover it is believed that those who stay in small towns have better knowledge of their neighbors and they would help each other in times of necessity In big cities, where people not have time to work or sleep, they are least bothered about their neighbors and their problems Once my educational period is over, I might have to stay in a small town, or in a big city As I have already mentioned the preference of stay is decided by a large number of factors In this world, where everyone is busy after their work to lead a better life, I personally feel that a persons preference depends on his need, his/her attitude towards that place, the benefits that he/she receives and last but not the least, personal satisfaction and mental peace Of course we cannot deny the fact that certain problems are associated with both big cities as well as small towns I have always been benefited by living in big cities, but would not mind to live in a small town if situation demands So, I would rather conclude by highlighting the point that it is not the ( Word Reader - Unregistered ) www.word-reader.com place that matters but its our way of living that helps us to be a better person which in turn makes our place a better place to live in