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I am thinking about going to New York for this work experience programme. I am from London. I have been thinking about it for years but I have been putting it off due to the feeling/concern/fear that I won't be accepted and maybe even attacked (verbally and even physically). As I have heard countless stories of attacks on Sikhs in New York. I remember reading somewhere that a study was done and it found that 60 per cent of New York sikh school children are harrassed on a daily basis. I have told some of my peers my concerns (mostly non sikhs so they probably can't understand) and they tell me that if I think like this then I won't end up doing anything in life. But I mean c'mon. I want to go somewhere not just for the place but for the people too, I want to feel welcome. The programme is for a year. It is quite a long time from my point of view then. What is it really like for Sikhs in New York and what is the sangats opinions and advice on my dilema? Thanks