College Admissions Essay: Cultural Differences

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Mina, Mina, Mina, Mina, happy fourth year anniversary! I'm glad we were able to celebrate such a special day Saturday. I'm also glad that we will be able to see one another today, on the actual day we decided to put our cultural differences aside to be in this beautiful relationship.

It may feel as though I'm not always appreciative of the extra effort you have to put in order to spend time with me. I let my emotions get the best of me which clouds my understanding of your situation sometimes. I am, however, truly grateful of every minute with you, whether that time is of us being together physically or not because I know in my heart, you belong to me.

In these four years, I have not been perfect. However, I hope you have noticed my progression

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