Congrats on getting your own place! Tell Nick he's super brave to fight hellish insects. My respect :)) Very happy for both of you ❤❤❤

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thank uuu ✨

In EVERY single clip Dari..... You were Smiling.......This warms my Heart.... You must have found your "Happy Place"..... Life is not always perfect, as you have found out from your travels...... I hope it stays a Happy Place for you for a long time...... Bless you and I wish you peace..... :-))) xxxxxx

University students never change. Great to see you so enthusiastic. Phones dying might be to do with continually searching for a signal as they get blocked by buildings and tunnels, it is just a little two way radio after all. Just keep checking your card account to make sure other people are not scamming it. Thanks for your impressions.

A lot of the bread is sweet. You'll have to shop around until you find a brand that isnt, or a place that doesnt use sugar to help the yeast. My wife and her friends are from The Netherlands and always sharing locations and brands of bread that are "normal". They have the same complaint.

@evegreenification

9 ай бұрын

Possibly try gluten free bread. The same people who avoid gluten, avoid sugar.

@x1xBryanx1x

9 ай бұрын

@@evegreenification Bread in the US has sugar and is different. Many places outside of the US dont use sugar, so its noticeable to outsiders. I used to like regular white bread, but after returning to the US, I find it to be too sweet now as well. Almost every package of bread in the US will contain sugar or high fructose corn syrup. (from chatgpt) Why does bread in America taste so sweet and sugary compared to other countries? Bread in America is known to have a sweeter taste compared to bread in other countries, due to the use of sugar and other sweeteners in the bread-making process. This is a preference that has been developed over time and is influenced by cultural and historical factors. The use of sugar in bread-making can be traced back to colonialism, when sugar was added to bread to make it more appealing to European settlers, and has since become a traditional ingredient in American bread. Additionally, American bread is often made with a higher proportion of wheat flour, which can also contribute to a sweeter taste.

@evegreenification

9 ай бұрын

Yeah. I'm in the US. I eat gluten free bread and it doesn't have sugar added.@@x1xBryanx1x

@NormanF62

9 ай бұрын

@@x1xBryanx1x They use it as a binding agent so the flour holds during baking! Gluten free bread doesn’t contain high fructose corn syrup. I sweeten my idea with sugar and no longer drink cola. Mexican cola has the old fashioned taste made with pure cane sugar before the Coca Cola Company switched to HFC syrup.

@russellrumsey779

9 ай бұрын

You now live close to Boston, a city with a lot of history, and more colleges and students than anywhere. You will also need to visit Washington DC. The museums are amazing and free. Buy an insecticide and spray around the baseboards of your apartment. You may still see roaches but dead ones. I grew up in Boston but now live in NC. Southern cities are smaller but cleaner and more affordable. NYC, however, should be quite an experience.

Dari, NYC needs to hire you as a "brand" ambassador!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

😃😃😃

Dasha, I cant believe you are living the dream!! I'm so happy you love NYC ! You make the city super fun!!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

I can’t believe it myself 😍😭

@letterbox203

9 ай бұрын

@@DariStep well, the city loves you because you are super positive and bring that with you everywhere!

@letterbox203

9 ай бұрын

Disabling your wifi will prolong your battery usage. Wifi sucks up lots of juice.

If you start missing a bit of home, come by Brighton Beach sometime, there are a lot of Russians, Ukrainians, some Georgians, Uzbekis and Azeri grocery stores and restaurants there. I go there every so often to stock up on kvas and most people can speak russian

Amazing video Dasha!!!! It warms my heart to see the excitement and happiness inside of you. As I watched it I thought ahead 20 years when you'll be a successful young woman with a great life. You will look back and watch this video with a big smile on your face. We are thrilled to have you and all your international classmates here in the US. The future is bright because of you all. Best of luck this semester. “Let the world know why you are here, and do it with passion.” - Wayne Dyer We're looking forward to watching the journey!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for your support ☺️🥹

@09Lives

9 ай бұрын

@DariStep Will you also film a clip on the USA women's tennis there, or tennis is not for you?

NYC is officially 1000% more beautiful and charming! ✌🏼❤️🦞👑

@glengamble526

9 ай бұрын

Calm down, simp.

If you're going to St John's, definitely try to visit Flushing as well. The food is better than the Manhattan Chinatown, and you can find more regional cuisines from China that are harder to find elsewhere, plus the Korean food is better and the restaurants are newer since it's where most of the recent immigrants move. I would go with a Chinese friend as they'll likely know what's good, but if you don't have one, I would start with the food court of New World Mall. Can give other recommendations if you want

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Will do 😊

@delunarm

9 ай бұрын

Grew up in Flushing. My hometown. Another Russian blogger visited a few years back ... that guy ftom RussiaPlus, who I recall you may have collabbed with Natasha in Vladivostok.

LMAO Nobody born in New York would call a view of New Jersey "Beautiful"! I died laughing. Thank you for the introspective look at myself. Technically the view is beautiful.

@unlokia

9 ай бұрын

Good job she wasn’t born in NY then eh?

@Noisy_Cricket

9 ай бұрын

It's more beautiful now than it used to be because they are building up NJ much more now. Lots of taller buildings over there now.

@RevDrCCoonansr

9 ай бұрын

@@Noisy_Cricket 🤣🤣🤣

@RevDrCCoonansr

9 ай бұрын

@@unlokia 🤣🤣🤣

@VicariousAdventurer

8 ай бұрын

Garden State Respect

Great video! You’re right about giving waiters our credit cards, seem strange. It is customary in USA for this and I’ve never been worried. We eat out at lots of restaurants and it’s like this all over the country. Paying with cash is a good alternative

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Good to know!

@jdanon203

9 ай бұрын

Because in USA it is easy to dispute charges and have them reversed so who care if someone take your card and does whatever? It is not so in other country.

And if you want to save money on clothes, NYC is a good place for thrift shopping. There's lots of thrift shops and second-hand clothes in East Village and Williamsburg. Goodwell, too. If you're trying to get plates, utensils, and other cookware cheap, I would go to secondhand and thrift stores since it's much cheaper than buying new. I got four plates, and a couple bowls for about $10

Happy to hear that you were able to find an apartment.

What an amazing video! 😀This video was packed with so much info! I'm really relieved that you found an apartment. We were worrying. 🙂It is fascinating what you find different or odd about the USA, because all of it is normal to me as a US citizen. 😀We do have water fountains in many public places. And I see your last video has 52K views! Nice! 🙂

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Congratulations on your first “dumpster dive!” That’s part of a grand American experience.

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Ahahah oh thank you)))

@PortugueseGirl27

9 ай бұрын

Portuguese dumpster diver here ! Yesssss we need to help decreasing the amount of waste !!!

a pro tip is to ask around your building to see if someone is moving out and buy their furniture off them for cheap instead of buying new...you both end up saving time and money

I'm so glad you found a place!

I am very happy to see you happy!!

So happy for you! Can't wait to share in your adventures!

The building with the gorgeous mural on the ceiling. I grew up in a small town with 2000 people that was the center of the local state government that has a smaller mural on the government building ceiling that could match it. Most local and state people don't realize this fantastic mural is there! The museum looks equal to or better than the Carnegie Museum of Art and Natural History in Pittsburgh, PA. It is one of the best museums in the USA. I am glad that you took the time to view the museum in NYC because it is the experience of a life time to view such a rare museum. The insect killed in your apartment looks like a roach. Is your apartment above a place to eat? Better buy some roach poison or powder! Much of my wife's and my furnature was picked up off the curb because it was left when someone moved. Other furnatures were bought at Goodwill, Salvation Army, or ReStore. ( used heavily discounted furniture whose profits go to help the poor, build housing for the poor, or help those who are physically or mentally handicapped) So, keep your eye open for abandoned furnature and these stores so that you can help the homeless people in NYC. Many of the three stores I mentioned will deliver your furnature for a fee, including carrying it up the stairs. Most of this furnature is not flat pack like IKEA Furnature, its real furnature sold for less money than IKEA furnature. Make sure the furnature will fit up your stairwell and through you apartment doors before buying it.

I taught several dozen Russian women in the 90s, 00s, and teens. They were ex-wives of older Americans who went to Russia to get a new spouse. Really good students and hard workers in difficult college courses. Most were named Julia (Yu-lia). When we were in St. Petersburg, people were so tall beautiful

You have a glow about you, I think NY suits you well. I think it’s the smile. Would love a video about all the things that surprised you about NY & America, good and bad.

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Will do 😃

Glad to hear you found an apt. You made your dream come true. Good Luck. Bless you.

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thanks Much !....... yeah

Loved seeing NYC through your eyes!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

More to come!

Livin' the dream. I hope it just keeps getting better for you. Your videos are great! But that's because of you. Way to go!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

Hi Dari 👋😁 I'm glad you finally got an apartment and enjoyed exploring New York City Yes - it definitely is a culture shock Great job putting that table together 😁👍 I knew it was the couch one from Friends 😂😂 You saw the Ghostbusters firehouse - That is SO COOL 🚫👻😁👍 Congratulations Dari 😁

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Ahahah thanksss

Wow great video ❤👍

I can’t wait to hear how you like your classes. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Good luck and welcome to America. With love from Tennessee. ❤

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Such great news. You found a place, you've started your classes, you visited many cool places. Watching you assemble the piece of IKEA furniture was hilarious. We've all been there.

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

This was a great video, again. Thank you👍👍👍👍

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 😌

Congratulations! Things are all coming together for you. Best of luck!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Hopefully 🤞🏼

It was a win win situation for you Dari... First of all, that smile upon your face is priceless. Second of all, your english pronunciation is improving a lot and the most important thing, you're going to achieve your goals if you work on that. Thanks for inspiring us to reach our goals, great video, poka poka! 🙌

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

You are mesmerizing. Your spirit is beautiful. It inspires. Thank you. 😊

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it 😌

Hi Dari,good to see you managed to get an apartment and are happy there ,all the best with your studies ,look after yourself and take care

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thank youuu Trev!

@trevmacc

9 ай бұрын

@@DariSteptake care Dari

I hope you enjoy it. You have a great outlook. It seems like yesterday I was doing the same sort of travel / study abroad in Europe. Time goes by very quickly!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Truee

This is a very good video. Lots of interesting New York stuff to take in. I've been there but I don't know much

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

You will find a lot of info about NYC soon from my videos ahaha

Thanks!

Congratulations, so pleased to see you have found a place to live. Stay safe! 👍

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

Congratulations Даша 😊

Have only watched the first fifteen seconds and I'm already mildly sweating as I await hearing about the final details of your apartment search. But I'm relieved already knowing the outcome. Glad you could move in and get settled at least a few days before classes start. Now you can focus on pursuing your dreams. BTW, I met a girl from Russia yesterday who's been in the USA for about a year. She said the same thing about the bread! She also also said the bread is too soft. One of her favorite breakfasts is Greek yogurt with honey....but the kind she typically finds in the U.S.A "isn't from nature"...I guess she meant that it didn't taste natural. Curious to hear your thoughts on food in upcoming videos.

Are you kidding? I love apartment tours!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Will dooo

How exciting! I love NY, too. BTW, it's "anywhere", not "everywhere", but that's not important. I love your excitement and look forward to getting your "take" on NY living compared to life in Moscow. Good luck.

Loved watching you enjoy all that NYC has to offer. Laughed when you and your friend pulled that piece of furniture up the stairs. A true NYC “Friends” moment!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁

Very happy for you! Looks like an absolute blast!😊

Thank you for sharing your big adventure! So heartwarming to see how happy you are now! Universities in the US really are so different in a good way - you are lucky to be there and you will make your way

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Congratulations on the apartment, and welcome to the U.S. Your English is amazing!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

Wonderful video Dari! I was so worried about how you were going to acclimate to NY, but you're making it look easy! I'm so happy for you. And yes, you will definitely make it there!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

What an exciting adventure! I would love to see more of the new apartment. Great job in putting together the table!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Coming soon!

Heeey Dari !! I'm sooo happy for you that you found an apartment that wasn't too crazy price wise. Finding an apartment in just 2 weeks is actually quite quick, especially in New York! Congratulations! 🥰 And how great to have had a week to get settled before work and school stared for you! Perfect! Welcome welcome welcome to the US! 😃 I am very much looking forward to hearing how your classes and professors have turned out, and how your studies are going! Your excitement about your future is contagious and so refreshing to witness! You have accomplished SOOO many difficult and amazing things so far on this journey! Sending you positivity, good fortune, continued success, and lots of hugs and smiles! Be well, my friend! xo 🤗😃✨

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot 🙏🏼😌

This is a really good update. Really cool to see your perspective as an international resident. The handing over of the credit card to pay for your check made me chuckle.

@NormanF62

9 ай бұрын

People use debit cards here. It works exactly like a check, your account is debited instantly but you do get protection if a product isn’t available or there is fraud, the transaction can be reversed like a credit card.

Congratulations on finding an apartment. You should definitely consider getting Renters (or Tenants) insurance to protect against fire, theft, damage, etc. In NYC, it’s not expensive, maybe $200 per year (and cheaper if you split it with a roommate). Good luck!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip 😊

@dan_hitchman007

9 ай бұрын

@@DariStep Look over everything of value in your apartment (items you cannot easily replace like computers, laptops, expensive phones, televisions, stereo gear, cameras, recording equipment, luggage, etc.) and list it on a computer file and also print it out as a backup. Find and keep your receipts in a safe place for the valuables and furniture that you own and are kept in your apartment. Take photographs and a video log of this stuff as well. Give a copy of those various records to the insurance company holding your renter's insurance policy, if they want it. If, god forbid, something happens, you can get replacements for these things if stolen or damaged or lost. Once you buy another valuable item, make sure you update all this information. If you have a bank look into renting a safety deposit box to store these and other important documents and extreme valuables you won't be keeping at your apartment in that box since you plan on living here for a long time.

@Qthepug

9 ай бұрын

The suggestion about renter’s insurance is good advice. All the good high-end & mid level landlords require renter’s insurance in NYC as part of the lease contract. My first apartment didn’t but my second apartment, a doorman building, did. It just closes loopholes and I paid only $8 month with State Farm. The more expensive the apartment the more you need it.

@NormanF62

9 ай бұрын

@@Qthepug if you live in a small town in a secured building, you don’t need it but in NY where crime is a part of every day life, renters insurance secures your valuables.

The way you represent NY almost makes we want to visit.😄

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Maybe after one month of watching my upcoming videos, you will do that 😃

Interesting watching from your perspective. I have not been to NY

Everything in USA has sugar in it, sadly. You have to look carefully to get the healthy options. I've been to Europe a few times and everything really does taste different. And better. Of course every country has junk food but we are one of the worst offenders of this, haha! Love following your journey, stay safe and welcome to USA!

Good luck, 🙏🏽be safe and i wish u the best

We got our money's worth in this episode, Dari. Glad you are so happy.

Yeah!!!

It's great to see this video. You seem so happy and positive here. In your last video you seemed a bit overwhelmed. But now you are settling into student life and exploring all the things to see and do in "The Big Apple". Best wishes!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Welcome to the US.

Im so excited for you! Congratulations! Welcome home!

I'm with you. Sweet bread isn't good ... unless it is a dessert bread.

You are a true viking warrior woman. Congratulations and my best wishes to you!!!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Ahahha thanks

rock and roll, babes💚💙

Hey cool I'm only 3000 kilometers away, in Texas. Enjoy NYC!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Ahaha thanks

If you have some time later in September, I would try to go to the Queen's night market in flushing Meadows park. It's open on Saturday evenings, they're closed right now for the Us Tennis open but it's coming back later September. You should go before it closes for autumn as it's a summer event, it's a night market with food stalls from many different countries. I would try to get there at 17:00 right when it opens because it gets very crowded fast around 18:00 since it's popular

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

22:38 in Serbia you even say your PIN code to the cashier 😂. And of course there are people in line behind you 😅. Well that how it works in small towns.

Well done, Dasha, and congratulations on getting an apartment! I'm so happy to see you blossom in your new environment! Wishing all good things coming your way! 🥰🙏❤️

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼

I just came across this channel with your first NYC video, after watching I quickly subscribed. I'm so happy that you finally found an apartment despite all of your obstacles!!! I hope you enjoy New York!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for subbing! ✨

@Tux.Penguin

9 ай бұрын

Dari explored SO many other places around the world in previous videos! You have a long way to catch up!

ikea known to make assembling quite easy

ull get their , dam thats a big city

Awww, I feel so proud of you🥰 enjoy every single moment of this experience!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thank uu

I’d love to see a tour and the price!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Soon to come 🙏🏼

I'm so happy you're here! I have a sister-in-law that lives in NYC I love NYC and I hope you have a great time here.

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

I hope so too!

There are so many comments I could make, but several other people already made most of them. One compliment: for the closing monologue at 24:00 the lighting, angle, color palette, and prop give the shot a friendly and personal atmosphere. Great work Dari ❤

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

It's weird on my TV it won't show any of your content but on my phone it does weird? Good luck on your journey

St. John's University is one of the best colleges in America. Well done Dasha, good choice. New York City is incredible. I can fully understand your excitement. It's a wonderful amazingly diverse city with a lot to offer.

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thank uuu

Good for you!❤❤

I enjoy the NYC vlogs so much

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️

Dari, your English is getting to be really good.

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thank uu

A lot of restaurants stopped packing your food for you during COVID I think to prevent contamination by having someone else handle your food again after serving it

I'm really happy for you!!!

So glad EVERYTHING is going well!😊 Enjoy every minute...for your life is but a mere moment in time.

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Definitely doing it 😍

your youtube just got very interesting , wtg

You go! So happy for you.

Great video, thanks Dari

About the phones: you are probably using the european version of the IPhone . That was built to run primarily on different network frequency ( being also over a year old and having 500 chargers also doesn’t help) Yes, the phones are different both in terms of network chips but also in terms of batteries and charging modules ( they are optimized for 110v not 220v like yours). When you will get a new one you will also notice the new ones ( from 14 on) in the us don’t have sim trays, so you can’t use them like in Dubai ( esim with your number from your country and a local sim with local number for deliveries and stuff). They are the same phone but tweaked for the region of primary use

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing :((

Awesome news. You deserve to be happy. Wish you all the best!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

so excited for you keep up the great work.

Can you shop at Wayfair , they have nice stuff, inexpensive . They deliver. Tell me what you think . I got a frame from there. Easy to put together. You need a table and computer chair too. You might like Empire of Pain to learn about the family that acquire all the Egyptian items in the museum, they also created oxycodone . You are so happy.

Dari, you are a delight. Welcome to the US and congratulations on your acceptance at the university! I hope your stay is successful and continues to be fun, including a chance to travel perhaps to other regions as well. Like your home country, ours is incredibly diverse populace-wise/culturally and geographically. You will certainly run across the negative exception but I think you will find most Americans to be warm and welcoming. Your vlogs are so well done, and your impressions so interesting and vivid. Keep them up best you can amidst your studies!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for such kind words and wishes 😌

So you found an apartment! That was quick. Anyway, once you figure out the transportation options and the phone charging, you’ll be all set.

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Ahaha yeap

I’ve been waiting for this post since watching your last one. Greetings from Boston and congratulations on the new place and new life in America!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Glad you got the apartment Dari and that you seem to be adapting well to your new home. Best wishes to you with your studies.

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Amazing vlog. I'm so happy that everything turned out well in the end. Sweet bread? it's crazy !

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thank uuu

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

And yeah sweet bread is horrible ahaha

Good luck with your studies. New York is beautiful. Im really enjoying your gontent😊 Best wishes Matt xx

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

Congrats Dari, we never doubted your success! I sure hope that New York will be the happy place you dreamt about! God Bless ❤️

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

THE NEWEST NEW YORKER... Little known fact: my ancestors emigrated from Sweden and England and arrived in the 1600s to New York... Three ancestors fought under General Washington in the War of Independence in the New York Militia ... and seven family members fought for the Union in the American Civil War, all in New York Regiments... Then New York had enough of us and we basically went West... So welcome,e to "my" home state! So happy to see you happy. Good luck with your studies!

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Wow cool!

I rented a small room in NY for 600 capitalist dollars 💵 a month. Cool you finally settled 🏠. I remember also slept few nights in some Russian immigrants apartment and there were bedbugs. I ran away from that place and came back to my first hostel on Brighton where the fat snoring guy didn’t let me sleep. (Now I also snore a lot though 😅) Then one of my phones was stolen there and some clothes 😅. Then finally I rented some room. But it’s nice that despite the 🪳 roaches and rats 🐀 also you can see the cute squirrels 🐿 from the window 🪟 which I only saw in New York from the big cities around the World. Why am I writing it all I don’t know. But just Dari with her video made me nostalgic. Ohh yeah and I remember the crazy line to some Starbucks mostly of the girls. I was a simple boy and didn’t know all those fashionable places. But I liked the cheap pizza 🍕 places and I gained 6 kg in 3 month in America. I was going to gym there as well and got muscles too. Protein cost there just 20 dollars for almost a kilogram. They use some weird measures in America. Like .lb or something. In Russia it costs much more if it’s imported. Maybe 2-3 times more.

@DariStep

9 ай бұрын

Ahahaha thanks for sharing 😃