Allison Newsome, 29
Law
"I moved to Cleveland for law school after only visiting for 24 hours but chose to stay after graduating because Cleveland was easily home. I love the delicious and diverse food options, the access to the beach at the lakefront amid a bustling city, the entertainment options (museums, theater productions, big concerts, professional sports), waterfalls and nature hikes, countless gardens and greenery, and a chance at home ownership early in life. Top of my list, though? The people. Moving to Cleveland from the South, I expected a big culture shock, but the community built here was swift and warm, despite the cold winters. Cleveland welcomed me in and won me over. I enjoy the pleasant surprise it is to my friends and family visiting for the first time, finally seeing what we locals see."