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I moved from Oregon to Philadelphia for the walkable city life, but felt homesick. I left less than a year later.

After growing up in San Diego and living in Oregon, I moved to Philadelphia. I soon missed the convenience of a car and access to outdoor activities.

  • Tristin Hoffman moved to Philadelphia for job opportunity after college in Oregon.
  • She missed walkable city life and outdoor activities from home in Oregon.
  • Tristin returned to Oregon after less than a year in Philadelphia.

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