Application essay for study abroad. Another chicken soup moment from me.

[johanna409]

2. Describe a significant intercultural experience, issue, or event and its impact on you. I recently met a girl here on campus who’s father was an American diplomat doing business in Palestine. As a result, she was raised there, and lived in Palestine for the majority of her life. When the Israel/Palestine situation began to worsen, people in the

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[jox]

beautiful

[benjifus]

so amazing. thanks for sharing.

and i'm struck by your use of the word "girl." i've tried to stop using it to describe 20-somethings, even 16-somethings. if someone referred to me as "boy" in that context, i think i'd probably feel patronized. curious that boy isn't used that way, but girl is, eh?

[desh]

"Guy" is a good way to hedge between "boy" and "man". I long for a word between "girl" and "woman" in that sense, because I hate both of those options.

[benjifus]

wench?

[johanna409]

gal?

[slowlyenveloped]

Joanie, you write so beautifully.

-Lauren

I'd love to have lunch with you sometime.