PROMPT: We recognize that not fully “fitting in” a community or place can sometimes be difficult. Duke values the effort, resilience, and independence that may require. Feel free to share with us circumstances where something about you is different and how that’s influenced your experiences or identity. (250 words). I'm a long-suffering insomniac. There’s nothing like the alarm going off after finally drifting off. For a minute. That’s a normal night. Yet, I’ve come to appreciate my alone time. 1:02 a.m.: This is when my most complicated questions come to life. How do we conquer partisanship?…
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