Urban Settings
As a student
growing up in an old farm town, I never knew I would see what an urban setting
was. Peoria, Illinois is one of the first urban settings I have encountered.
Prior to attending college, I pictured urban cities being loud with obnoxious sounds
echoing off of tall sky scrapers, congested streets with all types of vehicles,
and crowded side walks with people always coming and going. Now experiencing
what an urban setting is like, I picture busy roads with cars always honking at
one another, crowded supermarkets with parents trying to calm their crying
babies, and I picture many more opportunities here than in an old farm town
like home. I am looking forward to experiencing New Orleans in 13 short days. I
enjoy viewing images of the city online and imagining how much different their
culture is from Peoria and home. New Orleans appears to be full of festivals,
with stress free people excited to be apart of their experiences. I am more
than looking forward to experiencing New Orleans and what it has to offer me.
Picturing New Orleans in my mind is like a getaway from school stress, I picture this highly populated area rich in new experiences, excitement, and happiness. I have formed these assumptions over the years as I have seen pictures and videos of New Orleans’ citizens enjoying their time out on the town sipping on their favorite beverage, or eating the finest pizza in town. Images such as this paint a picture of just how fun, yet relaxing, the beautiful city actually is. The best way to indulge in new experiences is to take a journey there not only physically, but also mentally. One must experience New Orleans first hand to know just how it makes them feel. I am looking forward to feeling the wind in my face and experiencing the upbeat vibe of Louisiana. When researching New Orleans, I came across many fun and exciting pictures of festivals and concerts. It makes me smile every time to see everyone in the photos so care free and happy.
~Megan
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