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I would be honored to participate in this program due to the invaluable experience I will receive from SMU in Paris. The advantages from this program can be expressed in two groups: personal and academic. From a personal standpoint, I never thought I would have the opportunity to join a program such as this due to the lack of programs from the previous institutions I attended. When I transferred to SMU exactly one year ago, I began to learn about the extensive study abroad programs and listened to countless stories told by students who had personal experiences. I believe studying in Paris will give me many advantages. By participating in this program, I will be enabled to understand another culture from a special perspective. I will be able to not only apprehend the French culture, customs, beliefs, and values but also participate in them. Through this process, I could compare my own culture to theirs and learn to appreciate our similarities and differences. Moreover, this program will develop my skills in a way that a classroom setting can never accomplish. For example, by immersi...

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