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Personal Narrative: The State Of Michigan

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I have lived in Michigan for my whole life. The state of Michigan itself is a very unique place, but even more unique is the upper peninsula of Michigan. The UP is barely more than three percent of the population of Michigan. We 're known as Yoopers, many people think of us as rednecks that sit around and hunt all day. Though the opening days of hunting season means most of the teachers are gone for hunting, there is a lot more to the UP than hunting. The UP is known for the outdoors and its people, wherever you go there are people who are friendly and willing to help. Growing up in a place like the UP sets you up for a great life, full of success which isn 't always associated with some places. Whoever you are, you can fit into the

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