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         <description><![CDATA[Je m'appelle Marie Desjardins.

Mon anniversaire est le vingt-neuf juin,

Je suis nee a Buffalo, New York.

Je suis fille.

Je mesure un metre cinquante-sept centimetres.

 

When I think about "my identity"...

I think about my roles, my interests, my strengths, and my limitations.  I think of how I see myself and how others may see me.  There are aspects of identity that can be hard to reveal to people we just meet.  It can vulnerable to share things that are so true to our core, but others may think are "weird" or "different" or "uncool".  Yet, when we find people who do share those unique traits and we find shared interests and common ground, those same traits which were "scary" to share before, can become a source of pride and shared understanding when surrounded by those who may share those same traits or who are willing to unconditionally accept us.  

 

As I think about beginning this study abroad experience...

I hope my sense of identity gets stronger.  I think in experiencing new and different cultures, I get clarity on what makes my personal background unique and interesting.  I hope that I will learn more and appreciate those unique traits in other cultures.  I want to learn more about daily life and beliefs that others have.  I want to compare and contrast those to my own in a respectful and productive way. ]]></description>
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