Being born in North and then moving in the South has a big influence on that person. I was born in Queen, New York where winter lasted longer than summer. Now, living in the Southern part of Georgia for 12 years, I have been used to the humid, sweating conditions, especially during the summer. However, I feel like some of the northern characteristics are still in me. For example, I absolutely love the festive winter season, having the long coats, high boots, and hot coffee during the month of December. Here are two differences between living in the Northern part of the United States and the Southern part of the United States.

1.) “Snowy Season”:

During the snowy seasons of winter, the southern states tend close school on days that it “snows”( the snow is about an inch or two). Living in the North, this can sound ridiculous because in the northern region they are always prepared for the snowy season. They still go to school and it is normal to go out and do your everyday jobs. When it snows in the South, everyone usually stays home and do not go out unless it is absolutely necessary. This is due to the fact that in the southern region, there is not enough experience of snow.

2.) Identification:

When my family and I first moved from New York to Georgia, it felt very empty and there were multiple trees. It felt very weird because we were used to the big shining lights. Now living in Atlanta, Georgia for almost 12 years, Atlanta, Georgia is now called the “south New York” due its high- occupied airport. New York is still known for its multicultural diversity and I used to feel like Georgia was filled with a bunch of rednecks, however now there is so much diversity that I feel comfortable with my environment.