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Middle school is a challenging time in the life of any individual, but this was especially so for me as I moved to the United States from India at the age of twelve. Although it was difficult at first adjusting to not only a new education system, but also an entirely new culture, this experience has taught me to integrate new information in a way that enables me to adapt and succeed when faced with challenges. Furthermore, I belong to a region in India that was colonized by the Portuguese and thus, I am Roman Catholic by religion and Indian by nationality. Hence, diversity has been a constant theme in my life, which was further enhanced by my exposure to people of various nationalities, races, religions, etc. when I came to the United States. …show more content…

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