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Articles from the 2023 Writing Contest, English, French, Read All Articles

Culture Shock of a Malagasy Student Studying Abroad for the First Time

by Landy Rakotoarison • April 4, 2023 • 0 Comments

The first time I met Americans was in Madagascar around 2017. It was an encounter that left an indelible impression on me and has stayed with me ever since. They were Lafayette students who were part of an interim program…

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Misunderstanding of Cultures

by Efrata Seifu • April 4, 2023 • 0 Comments

Having grown up in a different country, I had definitely experienced some culture shocks once I arrived in the U.S. My journey here was the first time I ever left my home country, so settling into a completely different culture…

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A Pakistani Student’s Voyage

by Ali Sultan Sikandar • April 4, 2023 • 1 Comment

As a 19-year-old Muslim, brown boy from Lahore, Pakistan, I embarked on a transformative journey described by my favorite writer Elif Shafak as a rich tapestry of experiences shaping our unique identities. My story blended with others in a symphony…

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YOLO

by zhangle • April 4, 2023 • 0 Comments

The second when the plane started shaking as it accelerated on the track, I held my breath. I knew it’s probably gonna be a while till the next time I go back to China. I’ve heard many people say that…

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My Evolving Perception of American Culture

by Qinwen Deng • April 4, 2023 • 0 Comments

My Evolving Perception of American Culture My impression of America at the beginning was shaped by my experience of New York City, a bustling urban jungle that never seemed to rest. Everywhere I looked, the sky was sliced into strips…

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What Americans Wear

by Xin Gao • April 4, 2023 • 0 Comments

Before I came to this country, I thought that girls in this country liked to wear very “hot” clothes like little tops and skirts. However, after coming here, I realized that most of the time they dress completely different from…

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