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Cultural Differences Between Plattsburgh And Hometown

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My hometown is a tiny little town surrounded by other tiny little towns, in the middle of New York State. The nearest city is Utica, which most people around here haven 't even heard of. After living in the same small town for 18 years, coming to Plattsburgh was a slight culture shock. I attended a high school with a graduating class of 105 students and we were one of the largest classes compared to nearby schools. Although I realize that SUNY Plattsburgh is not a huge university, there are tons more people that I am accustomed to interacting with on a daily basis and I definetley consider Plattsburgh a city. Some cultural differences I have noticed between here and home include driving habits, common courtesy, and a general way of living. At

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