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- - - - I've been able to find friends who don't drink and also share many of the same values and beliefs as me
        
        I feel happy for my choices in friendships
        
        I feel comfortable being me
  - - - I feel like a part of a community
  - - - Religion gives me a sense of purpose
  - - - Practicing Islam makes me feel more connected to my family and my heritage
- - - - I learned to strengthen my social skills and make friends easily
        
        "I can easily navigate new friend groups."
    - - I am good at adapting to new tasks quickly!
    - - I worked harder in school
        
        "I am a hardworker and have always been one from a young age."
  - - - I feel more open-minded because I was raised around diverse communities
  - - - I am good at intercultural communication and forming relationships with people from different backgrounds.
    - - I didn't grow up with a lot of the things my peers had, but I've learned to appreciate the value of working and making money.
    - - They struggled to speak with my teachers
        
        I often had to share my academics with my parents directly and kept myself accountable.
        
        I am independent and keep myself accountable.
      - My friends' parents didn't have much relatioships with my parents unlike other kids and their families
        
        I worked extra hard to make and maintain friendships with my peers and their families
        
        As a result, I've become good at socializing with people of all ages.
  - - - These struggles motivate me to want to settle in one place forever in the future.
        
        I strongly value settling down in one place in the future.
    - - It has made me a better musician! It brought me to my passion for making music.
  - - - I am a better traveler.
        
        I can adjust to foreign environments and better immerse myself in different cultures!
- - - - Internal conflict of identity from growing up in an American school system and western social environments while being raised by Afghan parents and siblings
        
        Learning to embrace two different cultures
        
        Becoming more open-minded about different value and belief systems across cultures globally
      - Developing a combination of collectivist AND individualistic values
        
        Being very independent and focused on personal success (individualistic)
        
        Being very-family oriented (collectivist)
        
        Going to university in the same state not too far from home
        
        Keeping very close bonds with my family
        
        Going to JMU
    - - Being bilingual inspired me to learn other languages
        
        Passionate about learning French
        
        Going on a HS exchange to France with my French class
        
        Being able to speak with French locals motivated me to connect with more people of different cultures by learning other languages
        
        Became passionate about learning Mandarin and Korean
        
        Becoming more globally aware and curious about other nations and cultures
        
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  - - - Seeking "family" in close friendships
        
        Desire to develop a bigger and strong network of friends
        
        feeling a sense of belonging and acceptance from having big friend groups
    - - Feeling like an outsider
        
        Feeling more empathetic towards other immigrants
        
        Wanting to pursue a career that enables me to help other immigrants
        
        Loneliness
        
        Writing songs to cope
        
        Learning to become more independent
        
        Working harder to develop social relationships
        
        Developing strong social skills
        
        Extrovert Qualities
        
        Becoming more self-confident
    - - Makes me work harder towards a better financial future
        
        I desire and work towards a high-paying career to avoid having financial instability in the future
      - I learned to appreciate the value of money
        
        I'm good with handling money
    - - Higher Education is a privilege for me and my family
      - I feel lucky to have the opportunity to pursue higher education
        
        Being at JMU makes me feel proud of myself for making it to university
        
        I feel "well-educated" for attending college
      - I received a full-ride scholarship specifically for first-gen students
        
        I want to make the most out of this degree because I was gifted this opportunity to attend college for free
  - - - Being inspired by my oldest sister, Shugufa, for pursuing a non-traditional career in cosmetology and becoming successful
        
        motivating me to follow my passion for music as a career path
        
        Gives me the courage to keep pursuing following music when I get discouraged
        
        Provides me financial support when my parents cannot
        
        Her work ethic and people skills inspire me to be like her
        
        I prioritize developing my social skills
      - Seeing my sister, Shabnam, excel in school and go to university!
        
        She gets a full ride to JMU and constantly raves about JMU
        
        Inspired me to apply to JMU and attend, too!
        
        I end up with the same full-ride scholarship and enrolled at JMU
        
        I feel empowered to be a legacy Duke
        
        Inspired me to work hard in school and also reach the top of my class
      - Their musical tastes expose me to Bollywood
        
        I become more open to listening to international music genres
        
        I find a love for international musicians and global musical genres
        
        I find a love for Bollywood music
    - - Being a big sister makes feel responsible for also raising him
        
        Our relationship was up and down while growing up
        
        As young adults, we're learning to improve our relationship
        
        Encouraging one another
        
        I feel like a role model figure for him
      - Having a sibling close to age is comforting
        
        We were both raised in the USA unlike our other siblings so we understand each other's struggles especially at school
    - - My older brother, Sulaymon
        
        Lets me use his professional studio equipment and I start to experiment with music production
        
        I start a new hobby in music production
        
        I produce my first music cover and upload it online
      - My brothers' musical tastes expose me to EDM music
        
        I become a lover of pop EDM music
      - My oldest brother, Anif
        
        Gives encouragement about my music abilities and pushes me to follow my passion for music
        
        I feel supported in my dreams to pursue a career in music
        
        Builds confidence in my musical talents
        
        Gives me my first camera
        
        I practice taking photos on a professional camera
        
        I develop my photography skills
        
        Hobby turns into a skill
        
        I get a job as a photographer at JMU
        
        I start taking travel photos for the first time in France
        
        My love for travel and photography grows
        
        Gives me a keyboard at the age of 10
        
        I find a passion for making music
        
        I teach myself to play the piano
        
        I start to write songs with the piano !
  - - - Her passion for social justice and helping people in need
        
        Inspires me to help others and become a changemaker myself
        
        inspires my academic interests in global policy and social reform
      - Always supports my career goals and motivates me to dream big
        
        I feel empowered and supported in my career endeavors
      - Strongly values higher education
        
        Motivates me to go to college and study abroad
    - - Encouraged me to participate in music and theatre
        
        I joined choir, guitar, and theatre programs in school
        
        Performing arts became an important part of my high school career
      - Taught me Arabic and religious scriptures
        
        I started reading the Qur'an from a young age
        
        My connection with faith and religion strengthened
      - His passion for traveling inspired me to travel too
    - - I designed my own major at college
        
        I am able to change my career interests freely
      - I studied abroad and am able to travel often without worrying about needing permission or convincing anyone
        
        I have a sense of independence
- - - - Through writing songs, I can express painful feelings in a healthy way that is fun and helps me heal in the process.
        
        Songwriting helped me overcome a lot of difficulties growing up.
    - - Singing helped me be able to channel my pain into a creative outlet. Singing helps me get my feelings out.
        
        Through frequent practice, I have become a better singer and have developed an appreciation and love for other singers.
    - - With backing instruments, I can sing covers and write my own music. It brings me so much joy and comfort in my life.
        
        Music is my way of healing and making joy.
    - - Has given me comfort and relief during difficult periods in my life.
      - Brings me joy.
  - - - They introduced me to EDM music!
        
        Both of these things are some of my favorite parts of music.
    - - They opened me to exploring other international music genres.
        
        I love exploring genres from around the world. :)
    - - They always encourage me to pursue a career in music.
        
        I have endless support so there's no reason not to go after a career in music!
  - - - Seeing the power of international music to influence globalization and the spread and global appreciation of new cultures is inspiring and amazing to me.
    - - I especially love seeing artist-fan relationships and how it impacts peoples' lives in such beautiful ways.
        
        I want to be someone that makes music happen for someone else.
        
        My purpose in life is to help bring music to the world.
        
        Through the global exchange of music, I can oneday help foster a future of incusiviity and social harmony.
        
        I travel to learn more about global music markets to help pursue this passion!
  - - - I was able to study abroad multiple times and attend concerts overseas, exposing me to international music markets
        
        I am an avid-concert goer and have a good understanding of how culture affects different music markets around the world.
- - - - Feeling pressured to keep my followers updated about my life
      - Enjoying creating art and sharing it with others
      - Having fun with creating aesthetic photos
    - - Being promoted to a "Social Media Intern" for JMU Study Abroad
        
        Being a part of the JMU Study Abroad team makes me feel important and acknowledged for my creative capabilities
        
        Enables me to stay connected to my passion for study abroad in another way
        
        I'm often associated with study abroad by my peers
    - - Having my photos showcased at The Union at JMU! Shukrana's Public Gallery at JMU
        
        I feel recognized for my talents
        
        I am an asset to JMU for my photography works
      - My travel photos are featured in a traveling exhibit through the U.S. Dept of State! Impact of Exchange Traveling Exhibit !
        
        This proves that my photography skills competes at the national level!
        
        I'm a "nationally-renowned" photographer
  - - - It motivated me to advance my photography skills
        
        I feel a special connection to my brother through photography
  - - - I see myself as a leader and mentor to my peers
    - - Enables me to express my creativity through taking and editing a variety of photos
        
        Seeing my work showcased and used around the school makes me feel valued for my talents - "talented"
- - - - Exhilarating and Exciting
        
        I want to do it again!
    - - I realized the ability of language to be able to communicate with more people in the world
        
        I am inspired to learn more languages
    - - I proved to myself I can do whatever I set my mind to
    - - I studied abroad in college
        
        JMU Semester in London
        
        First long-term travel
        
        Homesickness
        
        Realizing how much I am attached to my family
        
        Exhilarated to have all this independence
        
        Living in London
        
        Navigating a big city was challenging at first
        
        I adjusted quickly
        
        I realized I am very adaptable
        
        I struggled to make friends
        
        I went on a group tour in Italy alone
        
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        I explored many places around London alone!
        
        I created a routine
        
        I interned for a national performing arts org in London
        
        I was given very challenging tasks, some of which I had never done before
        
        I secured over $4,000 worth of donations for a fundraiser!
        
        I gained confidence in my professional skills
        
        I learned about the British arts scene
        
        Became familiar with the British workplace
        
        After successfully completing the internship, I regard myself as someone who is globally competent in the workforce
        
        I traveled solo for the first time! Prague, Czech Republic
        
        I see myself as brave for having traveled to another country alone for a whole weekend!
        
        I made life-long friends there
        
        I attended a classical concert and opera for the first time and I still had fun even though I went alone
        
        I proved to myself I can enjoy my own company
        
        Semester Exchange at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea
        
        Took courses in K-Pop and Korean Popular Culture
        
        Filmed a K-Pop Music Video Cover in the streets of Seoul with classmates from around the world Watch K-Pop Music Video Cover Here
        
        "I can collaborate with people from around the world!"
        
        I danced, acted, and edited the music video!
        
        I pride myself for being able to step outside my comfort zone and edit a music video that impressed my classmates!
        
        Went to 10+ concerts, music festivals, etc.
        
        Learned how different the music market in South Korea is compared to USA
        
        Inspired me to want to work with K-Pop artists in the future
        
        I feel passionate about working with international artists one day
        
        Enjoyed experiencing the different artist-fan culture in S. Korea
        
        Saw how music could bring together so many people from different backgrounds!
        
        I feel motivated to work in music by seeing how music has promoted so much tourism to South Korea
        
        I went paragliding in the South Korean countryside!
        
        For stepping outside my comfort zone and actually doing this, I see myself as a fearless explorer. An adventurer.
        
        Living in an international dorm
        
        Made friends with students from around the world
        
        I learned about a lot of different cultures and nations through my new friendships
        
        I feel like a well-informed global citizen
        
        Studied the Korean language
        
        Interacted with locals and exchanged conversations
        
        It felt rewarding to use my new language skills to interact with locals
        
        I feel brave and smart for being able to have those interactions!
        
        Summer Arts and Culture Program in Japan
        
        We spent several weeks in Kyoto
        
        I experienced the most friendly hospitality in the world
        
        I made friends with local Japanese students
        
        I learned about the Japanese music scene through them
        
        When we struggled to speak each other's languages, I was able to have conversations with Japanese students in Korean!
        
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        I immersed myself in the arts and culture of Japan
        
        Zen meditation at a temple showed me the power of meditation
        
        I experienced a culture like I've never seen before
        
        I was positively inspired by the different way of life In Japan
        
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        Tokyo
        
        I was impressed by the stunning architecture and fast pace of the city
        
        I am intrigued how cities and nations can operate so differently than what we are exposed to in the USA
        
        I feel that I still don't know much about the world. The world looks even bigger now.
        
        I earned 3 national scholarships to study abroad!
        
        "I am smart and capable of making my dreams come true."