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    On august 28, 2017 my life changed completely. I began my journey as a college student. I was extremely nervous, but excited at the same time. I waited for this moment for so long. After graduating high school in 2009, I was not able to attend a University do to my Immigration status in the United States, but luckily after 8 long years the wait was over. I was able to apply to Hawaii Pacific University and immediately was accepted. I remember walking around campus feeling so old. I was a 25-year-old

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    of Gina, a young Korean girl and her life-changing experience in college. Gina’s life before college was unpleasant her father was a stern man as she says, “Words were not my father’s medium. He limited himself to the imperative mood, the realm of injunction and commands; kinds of statements that required no answer, that left no opening for discussion or rejoinder” (1054). Throughout the story the reader can see it was family that had a great effect on her life. College for Gina was a way to escape

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    her bed. Instead of placing my grand-aunt in a hospice facility, my family and I, with the assistance of a hospice nurse cared for my grand-aunt in her home until her passing. Working with the nurse who cared for my ailing grand-aunt, was a life changing experience. I would assist with bathing, grooming and toileting as well as reading to my aunt a couple of her favorite mystery novels. Evening though my grand-aunt 's condition was irreversible, I felt at peace because her nurse made sure she was comfortable

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    Volunteering in Nepal has honestly been a life-changing experience for me. Before the trip, not only did I have no knowledge regarding the lifestyle of the Nepali people, but I also did not completely understand the importance of being a volunteer and helping those who are less fortunate than I. However, during the course of two weeks, I personally experienced the customs and values of people in Kathmandu and was able to meet with and talk to several children in the city. Overall, this trip was not

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    stethoscopes around their necks. I was officially at the doctor’s office. I had checked in and sitting in pain with all these noises going on, thinking that it would be just a regular visit. But little did I know, from that day on it would be a life changing experience to my identity. My whole life’s been a chase, it’s a gift and a curse. Was on my way up to the top then slipped into reverse. I was at the doctor’s office for a messed up shoulder. Not thinking he would say anything about getting older. They

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    Richard did not know exactly what to think about this new turn of events. He had been unable to sleep going over and over the confrontation with Katherine. Confused that she had come in once again looking like she had been rolling around on the ground. Her hair all frazzled and her clothing crumpled. Just the night before he had checked on her and realized she no longer slept in her bed, at two in the morning. No girl needed to be out at two a.m. He had told her and told her that she could find herself

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    two words I used most frequently were yes and no. Little by little, with the encouragement by new classmates and teachers I learned how to communicate with what I had learned. Finally, I could catch up with school schedules and fit in the dormitory life. For example, once when I recognized that the season had turned from summer to winter I ordered a quilt with cotton wadding because I knew that I had to take care of myself otherwise it might lead to a asthma trouble. Unfortunately, once I had found

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    Corins Pov~ After I got done eating my food I got dressed in a pare of worn jeans that had holes in them from numerous things, and a old t-shirt that i have cut the sleeves out of. Then I put on my combat boots, braded my hair, and found my headphones. Then I ran out my door and down the stairs praying that no one saw me. Im not running away or anything Im just going to explore the grounds a little and take my dirt bike out for a spin. I drove around for a little while and saw that this place

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    Everyone will undergo a life altering experience at some point. It may only change a small aspect of everyday life, or it may change everything. Sometimes it is a surprise, other times it can be panned for; either way, no one is ready for the changes that are soon to follow. A lesson is always taught by these life altering experiences, but not always learned. I realize tragedy is inevitable, I remember that when I think about cancer taking my best friend, my mother. I was young at the time, but

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    Hi Ms. Reese, You probably don’t remember me and to be completely honest, I couldn’t care less if you did. But it’s me, Jasmine. You had me as a student when I was in 5th grade at Whittier Elementary. I know, you’re probably wondering, Why on earth are you private messaging me? Well, I need to let go of something, something that has been hurting me for years. You may have some good memories of me, but I don’t. I have awful ones. Those memories that still hurt me to this day. You never cared about

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