After hearing a woman call his neighborhood “the ghetto,” George isn’t so sure he is cut out for college. How much can one’s environment affect their success? Research and compare the closest inner-city neighborhood to a nearby suburb or rural town. What unique opportunities exist in each area? What obstacles must be overcome? Write 300 words about how these factors affect students and what other forces might be at play. Be sure to cite evidence from the text along with your research and experiences.
