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I was born!
I am the youngest and only daughter with two older brothers. I was born over two weeks early because I had a terrible fever! -
I started dancing
I first started dancing when I was four, but the moment my Mom would leave I would start crying for the entire class. I ended up having to stop just before recital because I cried so much I hadn't learned any of the dance! Family-oriented
Pererverance
Experienced failure -
Period: to
Dancing
My parents asked if I wanted to five dancing another chance and it ended up being the best decision! 11 years of dancing helped me socialize and taught me many lessons about perserverance and dedication. After failure, tried again
tried out for dance team, didn't make it
tried again next year, got the solo
practiced everywhere
passionate
successful
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My cousin passed away from cancer
My cousin, who was two years older than me died of cancer. Nicole taught me so much about being cheery and optimistic in the saddest and hardest of times. Event that marked my transition form childhood to adulthood within my family
learned how to be optimistic
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I visited Italy with my family
My Mom's side of the family all went to Italy together. I got to see my Papa talk to everyone in Italian and learned a lot about my family's history. Environment I felt content
my family heritage
lessons on the immense history in the world
maintaing identity, history
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Took the T into Boston all by myself
Living in Quincy my whole life, Boston was only a 15 minute train ride away. My friend Mary Jo lived in Boston and she helped me learn about being safe on the T and how to get around. After this, we went into Boston evey weekend and explored something new! Explorer
independent
courageous
cultured
smart
sensible
curious -
Won the Founder's Night History Paper Award
This was a huge achievement for me because I hadn't been doing well in my studies, but I happened to feel challenged and excited about the infamous Junior Year History Paper Award. I chose Thomas Jefferson as my subject and ended up really enjoying the experience of writing the - known as dreadful - assignment. Academic success
perserverance
goal setter
enjoy challenges
proud
