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I had the honor to attended Seeds of Peace this summer. Through the conversations I had with people, I was able to learn that when people aren't as interested in discussing a topic doesn't mean they don't care.

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My friends have definitely impacted my views on many issues. Entering high school I knew little about anything outside my own small bubble, but in class discussions created deeper thinking and connections with historic events and modern events. I began discussing things outside of class, and began realizing that my views were not based on evidence but assumptions.

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The pandemic and the way it impacts different groups of people shaped my view of mental health as well as accessibility to available resources

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Recently I watched a documentary about the harlem cultural festival, which took place the same year as woodstock. It was interesting to see something nobody had really known about, taken over by the media coverage of Woodstock, causing it to almost be lost in the past. Through the perspective of some of the children who attended it, this documentary shed lights on the effects of music within children, and communities. Through film you can see the impact that representation in music, and media had on these children, and attendees.

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In 2020, I really got into a political issue for the first time with the Black Lives Matter movement. I learned a lot about it through social media and the news, especially because I had a lot more time on my hands to learn about it with the pandemic.

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This past presidential election was one of the first elections I actually followed. I hadn't realized how many topics are discussed and how deep these discussions go. It made me want to be more aware of current events and other political matters.

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They "laid-backness" has somehow played quite a large role in my ability to explore my beliefs and overall opinions about the world.

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I think the Capitol Hill Riot has really helped shape my view on politics because it really showed the split and divide that Americans face in politics.

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Each presidential election I realize how impactful that individual is. They have the power to divide or unite the whole country.  I find this amazing while simultaneously terrifying because of the amount of damage they can cause.  

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Each presidential election I realize how impactful that individual is. They have the power to divide or unite the whole country.  I find this amazing while simultaneously terrifying because of the amount of damage they can cause.  

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Starting last year, I have traveled to Capital Hill every March to advocate for funding and research into Tourette Syndrome, and that experience has taught me very much about politics and advocacy.

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I have always been interested in science and what not, but ever since 7th grade I have been extremely into the fight against Climate Change. I could probably go on for hours about different affects it has on just about everything (health, politics, economy, and of course, the enviroment)

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I think that the pandemic shaped the way I think about politics. I started paying more attention to the news when it started, and I think I started to pay more attention to political issues.

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My sister has always fascinated me with her abilities to speak out and get involved. She's a full nine years older than me, so I was able to witness her interact with the community and truly show the power of one person

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I grew up in a very politically active family, and especially my father shaped the way I think about politics