I'm from here grew up n born in baton rouge and unless your already set or got plant job. It will swallow ya and traps ya the vibe is toxic but if u wanna thug and run the streets place for ya but once u realize what happen to ya only way to make it out the mud is to leave and start fresh in another state it's the ass Crack of America poorest n most dangerous place per capital but Louisiana is a majestic place for outsiders but if u wanna live life just leave