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I attempted to create a flag that represents some of my own ancestry (Polish, Irish, Swedish and Scottish) and home state (Rhode Island) while using the outline of the American flag.

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I crated this flag to show my background. I was born in the U.K, grew up in india, and then immigrated to the U.S. The trishul (trident) shows three aspects of time: past, present, and future and serves as a reminder that no matter our past, our present is more powerful and doing the right thing in the present will lead to a better future. The bright light emanating in the back of the trident shows God is one (a point of light) that gives us the knowledge to do the right thing and we as souls can always connect to him at anytime.

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My flag consists of an American flag because I was born in America. I included the Italian and Irish flag because I am both Italian and Irish. I included Bethany because that is where I am from and currently live. Lastly, I included Connecticut because I am from Connecticut and was born in New Haven at Yale New Haven Hospital.

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I created this flag to show who I am and what I believe in. I was born in NYC, lived there for a while, then moved to Connecticut where I was raised. My parents are from the Dominican Republic, which, makes me a proud Hispanic. The symbols I showed (Heart, Dove, and Cross) are important to me because I believe in peace and love, instead of hate and violence. Lastly, the cross is to represent my religion.

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My flag consists of the German, Portugal, American, and Connecticut flag. My mom's family is from Portugal and my dad's family is all from Germany. I was born in the United States and more specifically Connecticut, which is why those two flags are included as well. Under the four flags I included pictures of Warwick, RI, Orange, CT, and Topsfield, MA because they are all important places in my life. I have spent every summer since I was born in Warwick with my aunts, uncles, and cousins from my mom's family. I have lived in Orange, CT my whole life and still currently live there. My grandfather lives in Topsfield, MA and he has played a big part in who I am today and specifically my education.

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In my flag I have inlcuded a castle from Ireland, my grandfather is 100% irish. I included a Star of David because I am Jewish, however from the little that my father knows about my family escaping the Holocaust, my family was in Scotland, which is why it is included because they were Scottish Jews. I included the United States because both sides of my family immigrated here, during the start of the Holocaust, another during the Potato Famine. I included Elizabeth Park, which is in my hometown of West Hartford and where I would like to teach.

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The flag that I included shares what my own background is. I included an American flag in the shape of the U.S. as this is the country where I was born and have lived my whole life. I included a Connecticut flag as well as a Shelton plaque as this is the town and state where I was born. I also included a English flag that represents my dad’s side of the family. I also included an Irish and a German flag that represents my mom’s side of the family. Finally, I included a ship of the Mayflower as my dad’s side of the family has ancestors that originally sailed from England to Plymouth.

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Included on my flag are the caduceus representing my intended field of medicine; California & LA silhouette representing where I grew up and what I call my home; the Sri Lanka's lion representing my Sinhalese roots and my birth country; a Kobe logo to represent my love of basketball and my idol who continues to motivate me to this day; and a smile representing my sense of humor and spirituality to help me live a happy and calm life every day.

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I created this flag to represent who I am and my background. I was born in America which I was the American flag is incorporated. I included the Italian map which also represents the Italian flag because I am Italian on both of my parents sides. I then added the stamp of my hometown, Port Chester, NY where I grew up and lived for the majority of my life. I also included Harrison, NY because my grandparents live there and I spent most of my time with them. Lastly, I added Ridgefield, CT because I moved there during the pandemic and my cousins live there still so I spend lots of time there as well.

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My flag consists of the United States, German, Irish, and Indiana flags. I was born and raised in the United States which is why I incorporated it into my flag. My family immigrated to the U.S. from Germany and Ireland. Finally, I incorporated the Indiana state flag because I was born and raised there.

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For my flag I incorporated a couple of different things. Firstly, I included both the Portuguese and American Flags to represent my heritage. Secondly, I also have images of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, as well as a traditional Portuguese pastries. Third, I included an image of Connecticut since I was born and raised here, along with images of New York and Miami since I currently have family living in both cities. Lastly, I added images of both soccer and golf since those are both activities that my family and I spend time playing and watching.

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My flag that I created has the flag of Sierra Leone, which is where I was born and my entire family is from there. I also added the New Jersey state flag, and more specifically the stamp of my home town of west Windsor because that is where I grew up after moving to America. The last stamp I added was Hamden because I've been attending Quinnipiac for the past 5 years and I've done so much of my growing over these past years so it is very important to me.

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My flag consists of the Jamaican flag and its beautiful land, smiley faces and a picture that represents diversity, acceptance and appreciation. I included the Jamaican flag because I strongly identify with this country and its culture. Both of my parents were born in Jamaica and I traveled to Jamaica a number of times throughout my childhood and I really see it as my second home. I included smiley faces because I try to look to walk into every situation with a positive mindset. Lastly, I included the picture of the diverse set of hands because I value diversity, learning about experiences, cultures and getting know people.

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The flag I created has the four corners of the American flag, Irish flag, Italian flag, and German flag. The American flag is for the country that I was born in. The Irish, Italian, and German flags are for the countries that my ancestors were born in. The middle stripe is maroon and white because those are the colors of the Town of North Haven which three generations of my family have lived in. The center crest is the state of Connecticut coat of arms because Connecticut is the state that most of my family has migrated to.