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I am a Christian and that has probably had the biggest influence on me throughout my life. I grew up as a Christian with my family being deeply involved in the LDS church. I have gained more empathy for those in my life due to being involved in this culture so young.

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Being of Dutch heritage has influenced my life in many ways. It is a culture in my life that I take a lot of pride in. I don't feel ethnocentrism from being Dutch like I do being American, but Dutch culture has played a bigger part in shaping me into who I am. My grandfather instilled the values he learned within the culture in my siblings and I growing up. He taught me to slow down, enjoy life more, and focus on being the most genuine person you can be which he attributed to growing up in the Netherlands.

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Sports have changed me into who I see myself as. I grew up in many sports as in, soccer, gymnastics, track, and really anything my parents would allow me to do. It shaped me into a competitive person who has a willingness to succeed in any aspect of my life. I went on to nationals for gymnastics and ended up tearing my PCL which in itself was another trial in itself. It taught me there is a way to come back from an absence in sports/life.

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Individualistic culture resonated with me being a huge part of who I am since reading the chapter. I know my immediate family is entirely individualistic. We have all grown up focusing on ourselves as well as our immediate family, and others are not really considered as often. I know this has taught me to be very independent, how to rely on myself, and take care of things on my own.

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Music has probably been one of the biggest influences on my life. I was put in piano lessons from a young age, and it pushed me to participate in things I would not have naturally gravitated towards. After taking piano for five years I now am able to play the piano, guitar, and a bit of the flute. I developed a passion for learning things that are challenging to me as a result of those lessons.