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Both of my cousins died suddenly at the ages of eight and eighteen from Mitral Valve Prolapse and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy heart abnormalities. Death is one of the most challenging thing for anyone to endure. Ten years ago, death struck my family hard, not once, but twice on two different occasions. I was young when they died, but their death’s had a tremendous effect on my life. Experiecing these deaths at a young age, has taught me how to live life to the fullest and not to take the opportunities presented to me for granted.

These events influenced my career decision by giving me an interest in the field of Arts. My cousin, Jacob, was a very creative individual. Anything that he put his mind to, he was able to achieve. Although

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