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I was born and raised in Utah, and though I would like to, have never traveled out of the United States. When I watch films, read books, or  speak to people from other countries, I can see how different American and, specifically, Utah culture is to other places in the world. The way I eat, speak, walk, dress, and act have all been affected by the place I was born and the education I was given.
The United States is a very diverse country with many different types of people, because of this I have learned the importance of cultural awareness and mutual respect.

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I started playing the violin when I was six. Though there were many times when I complained about it, it taught me discipline and hard work. I had to get comfortable performing in front of others and practicing daily.
Listening to music has always been a big part of my life. I listen to all kinds of music and find that each genre can inspire and/or motivate me in one way or another.

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I was raised in a home with three sisters and three brothers; growing up with six siblings has formed me into who I am today. I am lucky enough to be very close to my family, I see them often and can see my own personality and attributes reflected in them. My family has shaped who I am more than anything else when it comes to, sense of humor, values and beliefs, and overall personality. I share many of the same cultural rituals as them and will continue to as life goes on.

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I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. A lot of what I believe in and hope to achieve is based on the religion I was brought up in. It has shaped what I value and want most out of life.

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Reading and writing has greatly impacted who I am and who I hope to be. Reading helps me gain perspective on things that I otherwise would not understand and be aware of, reading has helped me be a more empathetic person. Literature has taught me that words and stories have much more power than we often think and has influenced me to write my own stories.