Week 1

I officially moved to Los Angeles on August 24, 2010. But I had been a frequent visitor since I first got my passport at the age of 3 months. I grew up in London, Houston and Doha. My parents are from Pakistan and visiting their hometown, Karachi, often I have experienced several different cultures. Although each city is unique they share many common characteristics. All cities are made up of different groups of people, levels of income, education, general health and so on.

As a Geography/Environmental Studies major at UCLA, I chose this class as my upper division requirement. This class allows me to study a city that I have been visiting and now living in. It is forcing me to take a 10 week trip to explore and observe the city of Los Angeles and the entire metropolitan area. My research methods will include driving, walking, taking public transit, speaking to its habitants and general observation. 

Los Angeles is worldly famous for a plethora of reasons. This is what makes it all the more exciting to explore, break down any stereotypes and enjoy this amazing city.

This is how Discover LA chooses to portray Los Angeles.

Come join me on my personal journey to discover LA.

Mashal.