https://padlet.com/sonaom78/iob9a2azatcxmp8q An incoming Junior in Dallas, TX en-us 2020-07-20 02:34:51 UTC 2025-11-03 13:14:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3de.png sonaom78 https://padlet.com/sonaom78/iob9a2azatcxmp8q/wish/658047966 My story begins in a small town in India, surrounded by family living in a stable quality of life.]]> 2020-07-20 02:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sonaom78/iob9a2azatcxmp8q/wish/658047966 sonaom78 https://padlet.com/sonaom78/iob9a2azatcxmp8q/wish/658047967 Growing within school, an important event in my life was with the birth of my brother as a second grader. This gave me a new sense of responsibility and independence from relying on my family.]]> 2020-07-20 02:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sonaom78/iob9a2azatcxmp8q/wish/658047967 sonaom78 https://padlet.com/sonaom78/iob9a2azatcxmp8q/wish/658047968 My cultural identity was largely shaped by visits to India, where I received the opportunity to learn more about my heritage and live with family to understand the home dynamic.]]> 2020-07-20 02:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sonaom78/iob9a2azatcxmp8q/wish/658047968 sonaom78 https://padlet.com/sonaom78/iob9a2azatcxmp8q/wish/658047969 One of the moments that reshaped my ability to lead was being a member of the student council officers in 5th grade. Taking a larger role in the grade, I improved my communication and outreach skills with the community.]]> 2020-07-20 02:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sonaom78/iob9a2azatcxmp8q/wish/658047969 sonaom78 https://padlet.com/sonaom78/iob9a2azatcxmp8q/wish/658047970 The shape of my river is on a progression of steady growth after my childhood with my fair share of ups and downs. Many of my markers had to do with my ability to persevere and improve my own personality with my peers and in my schoolwork; however, these turns were smooth over a long period while others were sharp that were caused by a specific event.]]> 2020-07-20 02:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sonaom78/iob9a2azatcxmp8q/wish/658047970 sonaom78 https://padlet.com/sonaom78/iob9a2azatcxmp8q/wish/658047972 Over the path, my river was first smooth, but as I grew into my teenage years, my growth and falls have been characterized by redefining events marked by the red markers.]]> 2020-07-20 02:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sonaom78/iob9a2azatcxmp8q/wish/658047972 sonaom78 https://padlet.com/sonaom78/iob9a2azatcxmp8q/wish/658047973 In my childhood, my family were my main social influence that helped me improve myself and learn through the struggle on my own, but growing up, friends have helped me grow the most. The single person who has helped me the most would have to be my brother, who always improves my patience and makes me think about my actions a lot more.

]]> 2020-07-20 02:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sonaom78/iob9a2azatcxmp8q/wish/658047973 sonaom78 https://padlet.com/sonaom78/iob9a2azatcxmp8q/wish/658047974 In my river, I am at the part where the water starts to reach a vastly stronger and faster flow with a lot of growth taking place every day. In the future, I want to continue on this path towards my own personal success but also start to reduce the sudden turns that hurt my own mental health. Hopefully, my scenery will change a lot more as I expand contact with friends and grow family.]]> 2020-07-20 02:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sonaom78/iob9a2azatcxmp8q/wish/658047974