Why I Want To Queue My Education

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The busiest border in the world lies between San Diego and Tijuana between the United States and Mexico. I grew up in Mexico until the age of twelve, then my parents decided I should study in the United States.Ever since I was young I would cross the border to San Diego on a daily basis to attend school. I quickly grew accustomed to juggling this lifestyle. Everyday I would wake up at four in the morning to leave my house at five and start making a queue, it always ranged from twenty minutes up to three hours. I did this dynamic for about four years. However, the commute and struggle was worth it for my education. Even though there is short proximity between these two cities, there is ultimately a huge difference in culture, language, infrastructure,

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