I’m trying to understand what is going on in the USA these days. I have been living SF Bay Area for almost 8 years still some of the dynamics are so new to me.
My first USA trip was to St.Louis, Missouri. (2008 August) I don’t think so not so many people from Turkey heard STL before. It is a typical midwestern city. Beautiful parks, super green if I compare to Ankara and big cars and homes. However, I couldn’t feel that I’ll definitely fit in. That is why I tried to find a way to move either California or New York when I’m done with college.
On the other hand, even spending a couple of summer and winter breaks at STL and Tulsa, Oklahoma (another story I should share with you guys next time) It changed my perception of American culture. I had a chance to observe and meet Black, Hispanic, and Native Americans. I came to realization “America is not America what you are seen in Hollywood movies”.
San Francisco Bay Area is definitely more liberal and open-minded to people like me the ones who are not from here. But still can’t help but thinking, what if we are next?