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I think that my opportunities to learn have been exclusively through social interaction and learning about other people through their own experience.

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I have an extended family that consists of children that have been adopted, biracial couples, dysfunctional relatives, etc. Most of the branches of my family include multiple children.

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I am respectful and love all ages; however, I felt as though I was not fully able to learn about myself until I left home and became more independent in young adulthood.

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I was raised, and remain to be in, a low income family. I live in a low income area in Northeast Philadelphia and am not judgmental of others' social classes, because I am understanding that everyone is different.

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I have family members who have intellectual disabilities and have worked at the AJ Drexel Autism Institute and have done minimal research at the AJ Drexel Autism Institute.

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I identify as a cisgender male, but I believe that any person is free to express themselves through gender in any way possible. I also believe that gender is a social construct imposed on us by societal standards.

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I was raised Roman Catholic and while I do not practice and am not devoted to my faith, I remain respectful of all faiths. I am not knowledgeable about other faiths, but remain open to the opportunity and have taken opportunities to learn about more religions, such as Judaism, during my time performing in Drexel's production of the Diary of Anne Frank.

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Like I said, I am from Philadelphia. I find it interesting to see the regional differences within the United States, particularly dialect. I remain positive and open to learn from people all over the country; however, I do get annoyed by people from Suburban Pennsylvania saying they are from Philadelphia.

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I am a White male whose roots are deep within Scotland and Ireland. I am proud of my heritage and recognize my privilege as a White male in American society.

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I remain uncultured, by and far. I stay open minded and knowledgeable regarding other cultures; however, I do not have much personal experience. I have never left the United States and have not been that much further outside of Philadelphia.