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What shocked you upon coming to the United States?<\/h4>\n\n- The wooden houses were very weird. I used to live in concrete houses.<\/li>\n
- The weather, especially in the summer, when it will rain suddenly.<\/li>\n
- Some vegetables, like cucumber and zucchini. They are totally different from Syrian vegetables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What have you learned about yourself since arriving in the U.S.?<\/h4>\n
I have learned that both family and friends are very important for a better life.<\/p>\n
What do you like best about Detroit Mercy and the U.S.?<\/h4>\n
The faculty are very welcoming and helpful. My professors are amazing. I am proud to be here. In general, society always encourages and helps you to do your best.<\/p>\n
About Ahlam<\/h4>\n
Being different and making achievements have always been my dream. That is why I used to work hard to be the first student in my class. Studying here in the United States is a good opportunity for me to follow my goal and be different.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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What have you learned about yourself since arriving in the U.S.?<\/h4>\n
I have learned that both family and friends are very important for a better life.<\/p>\n
What do you like best about Detroit Mercy and the U.S.?<\/h4>\n
The faculty are very welcoming and helpful. My professors are amazing. I am proud to be here. In general, society always encourages and helps you to do your best.<\/p>\n
About Ahlam<\/h4>\n
Being different and making achievements have always been my dream. That is why I used to work hard to be the first student in my class. Studying here in the United States is a good opportunity for me to follow my goal and be different.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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