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By Jocelyn Hong BRONZE
Oakmont, Pennsylvania

Growing up as a multiracial, first-generation American wasn’t always easy. In a small town, being one of the only Asian families had led to some ridicule throughout my younger year...
Jocelyn Hong BRONZE, Oakmont, Pennsylvania
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By jlparsons131 BRONZE
San Diego, California
jlparsons131 BRONZE, San Diego, California
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Achillean98 BRONZE, NY, New York
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Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality.

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By samwhoam PLATINUM
Granby, Massachusetts
samwhoam PLATINUM, Granby, Massachusetts
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"Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

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maddieslogoff BRONZE, South Salem, New York
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By Megan McConnell BRONZE
Palatine, Illinois
Megan McConnell BRONZE, Palatine, Illinois
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By Megan Schwartz BRONZE
Hartland, Wisconsin
Megan Schwartz BRONZE, Hartland, Wisconsin
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