I moved from Indiana to New Mexico for a sunnier life. My social life, mood, and physical activity level have gotten a major uplift.
A public health professor shares his experience moving from Indiana to New Mexico to escape harsh winters and improve his quality of life. He reports significant improvements in his mood and social life, despite missing the lower cost of living in the Midwest.
Why it matters
This personal narrative illustrates the growing trend of lifestyle-driven migration and the impact of climate and environment on professional and personal well-being.
Jagdish Khubchandani. Josh Bachman, New Mexico State University Jagdish Khubchandani moved from Indiana to New Mexico in 2020 for a better climate and lifestyle. Khubchandani's move to New Mexico improved his social life and personal happiness. He does miss the connectivity of Indiana and says that most things were cheaper in the Midwest. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jagdish Khubchandani , a 47-year-old professor of public health in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It's been edited for length and clarity. After working in medicine in India, I moved to the US to study and started my career here as an assistant professor, then an associate professor, and finally a full professor in Indiana. Since 2020, I've been working at New Mexico State University as a professor of public health and program advisor.
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