Admissions Essay: Moving Into The Land Of Opportunity

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Moving across the globe to a country that is much bigger than where I’ve lived for the past seven years of my life was quite a petrifying experience for me. The combination of barely able to comprehend the language and the unfamiliarity of the mixed culture and history of this “land of opportunities” gave me a tough time during the transition from what I was used to my whole life into this “American” life. Nonetheless, moving to this country had opened up the door for me to many opportunities such as opportunities to learn something new or to take part of something impactful. Throughout my life, I’ve been a very curious individual. I like to tinker with things, figuring out how stuff work, and researching about fascinating science discoveries

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