Life Events Research Paper

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Life events are what shape the fabric of our souls. They could include; being accepted to college, a first job, or the death of a family member, but this is certainly not an all-inclusive list. Life events are significant milestones in an individual’s growth, impacting future decisions and views. An event that inspired me was 4,000 miles away from home. It was my first trip out of the country; the family flew to London, England. This trip opened my eyes to the greater world in which we live. As an American, I assumed the world spun around the United States, as the Earth spins around the sun. It was curious to me that I did not sense this nationalistic arrogance from anyone I encountered, but more of a quiet pride in their heritage. They believed

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