My Egyptian And Lebanese Culture

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My Egyptian and Lebanese culture plays a significant role in my life and has molded me into the person that I am today. My relationship with my family is extremely important to me and I will always carry on the traditions and morals that they have instilled in me. When I first started college at California State University Northridge I wanted to stay connected to my culture, I was able to do so when I came across the Lebanese Student Association on campus. I was ecstatic to find this club my freshman year and looked forward to joining a cultural community that I'm passionate about. As a member of LSA I networked within my Lebanese community, supported Lebanese collegiate events and built friendships that I will cherish forever. My freshman

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