Adriana Alexander
Period 3 12/03/07
Bell Ringer

What is it like growing up as a teen in Chicago?


I believe growing up as a teen in Chicago is pretty interesting and exciting at the same time. I enjoy it here. It's a nice city full of stores, parks, museums, and famous main attractions. The majority of my family lives here so I feel I'm at home. It's a place where teens could have more opportunities and dreams. It's challenging at times as well. It has had a huge impact on my life. I came from a small town in Arkansas to one of the biggest cities in the U.S. It was an interesting new experience for me prior to a lot of differences. I found myself having to adapt to a new and bigger environment which is good. I feel that I've gotten the best of both worlds. So now I feel inspired to grow up in the beautiful city of Chicago.