Depauw Vs. Saint Mother Teresa

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This quote resonates with me because, I have experienced what kind words can do. Kind words can bring courage, strength and bravery to someone at their lowest point. Saying words like, “You can do it, I believe in you and you are awesome”, help to build a person up and will stick with them forever. Hearing words of encouragement like this have kept me here at DePauw and have kept me going when I wanted to quit. Saint Mother Teresa is the patron saint of World Youth Day. She grew up with a very religious education in a Jesuit parish and pursued mission work later in life. After joining the Sisters of Loreto, she was sent to Calcutta, India. Here she taught in a school for girls. After dedicating time to the school and becoming principal, she

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