Dear Parker Pen Company, I would like to share my story regarding experiences with one of your pens. It is a slightly long story, so I hope you will bear with me as I take a trip down memory lane.…
A Tale of Two Schooling Systems: Contrasting Experiences from Sierra Leone to America
I was fortunate enough to be from a family that is not all from America. My dad was born and raised in Washington DC and he says it was a challenge. That there was a lot of adversity and that…
Opening Minds and Breaking Stereotypes: Lessons Learned from a Trip to Paris
When I was twelve years old, I took a trip to Paris with my grandma, which is why I believe that I can answer the question. My family has a rule that when you turn 13 you get to go…
Cultural Experience
A memorable culture experience I had with someone from a different country occurred for me in highschool. Growing up in a small town in Connecticut, the only people that I really knew were the people from my town. But when…
Exploring Italian Culture
A few years ago, I went on a family vacation to Italy, where we visited Rome and Florence. Before the trip, I knew little about modern Italian culture, only Italian history. I learned about ancient Rome’s culture in the Latin…
Looking back at my four years of high school: cultural absorption
Transitioning from the bustling high schools of China to the tranquil campuses of suburban America, my educational journey was not just a geographical leap but a deep dive into cultural exploration. With curiosity about American education and culture, I embarked…