Personal Essay Thinking back, the most ambiguous and yet completely divergent experience I had was when I set my foot on American soil. It wasn’t just some typical day for me, it was the day full of joy and excitement. It was the day when I was united with my family without having to fear that they’ll have to go soon. It was the day when I saw snow for the first time; sparkling from the light of the star that is closest to us. It was the day I was exposed to a completely different culture. And evidently, it was the day I asked myself, “Where am I?” - I felt like an infant who was exposed to the world for the first time as I absorbed all the information around me. And 2 years later, my high school journey began.
