In my trips to Sweden to visit my grandfather, aunt, and other relatives, I was able to see the different aspects of the society and city culture of Stockholm, and have tried to incorporate the positive ones into my life in Manhattan. Although I will always primarily identify as American, I am able to recognize the disconnect with nature that one faces in New York. The Swedes find their peace of mind in nature, and I have learned to adapt to find a similar mindset in an urban environment. My friends might not see what is particularly foreign about my habits, but to me, their origin and their associations are closely linked to my paternal heritage. I believe that my American and Swedish perspectives will help me as I leave high school and enter
