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A Long Way Gone By Ishmael Beah: Personal Analysis

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For my whole life since the age of one, The United States has been at war. I’ve said goodbye to my dad for multiple deployments and counted the days until his return. Because of this, war has frequently been on my mind, sparking interest in The United States relationships with other countries and groups within these countries. It is obvious to me that this where my passion to study international relations and political science began. Many other aspects in my life have fueled my interest as well. Having the opportunity to host an Italian foreign exchange sister opened my eyes to her views of U.S politics and culture. Making me realize that other nations look to us both politically and culturally in helping them with important international problems. Recently, I also read the book “A Long Way Gone” by Ishmael Beah about child soldiers in Africa. It showed me the violence that young children have to endure in other parts of the world and how hard the lives they’re born into can be.
These aspects in my life have fueled my love of international travel and inspired me to follow a career where I could help those who can’t help themselves. Inspired me to work for organizations such as the U.S embassies, or the United Nations, specifically UNICEF. Both serve different …show more content…

Whether it's helping refugee children trapped in war torn countries, or making life easier for immigrants who are already in the U.S. I hope to help children around the world who are suffering and help children who don’t have the basic necessities. Most importantly, for society, giving people around the world a way to education, especially for young women. Everyone person in the world is important to helping society, so helping those who are struggling get back on their feet and contribute positively to the world would help society

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