How To Write An Essay About Living In A Border City

El Paso, Texas, is home to over 2.5 million inhabitants. El Paso is located on the border of Texas in the Southwest. It also is a border city, separating the United States and Mexico. Just on the other side of the border lies Ciudad Juarez, which affects my life and those around me. Living in a border city causes important changes such as being bilingual, having international students at my school, and being able to experience a different culture without having to leave my city. I am a proud Hispanic, but I believe that if I were living in a different city I don’t think I would have had the opportunity to speak Spanish as my first language. Not only were my parents born in Mexico, but my grandparents as well. In order to communicate with my family and others around me, it became so important that I learn Spanish as my first language even though I would attend school in El Paso. In El Paso, 82.2% of the population is Hispanic. I believe this is what makes it so crucial for me to speak the language of the country that borders my city. With so many different people I encounter every day, majority speak Spanish and as I continue to grow, it will continue to be a part of who I am. Living in a border city and attending a private
Mexican food is hands down one of the most mouthwatering foods you will come across. Living in El Paso not only allows me to experience the American version of it, but also the real thing. I get to experience tasting the best Mexican food because it is constantly brought over to El Paso. Aside from the best foods, going downtown feels like you are in Mexico. There are small markets all over the downtown area, selling beautiful sombreros, folklorico dresses, and large Mexican flags. The people of the communities are all wonderful people who welcome you into their stores and show you what they have to offer. Ever since a young age my mother has told me that we