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The Dia Bui Story
Everyone has a story. A rhyme and reason for what they do and why they do it. Sharing those experiences with the world bring out the true flavor of who you are. Before I came to Howard, I was so shy to share my story with people. I was uncomfortable in finding and expressing myself, and I was jealous of those who did not find it a struggle. While sitting back and seeing my peers impact others by how they expressed themselves, it started to make me get out of my shell as well. Dia Bui’s story that we went over the first week of school was something that really made an impact on me early on in the year.
Aside from my peers, the Dia Bui story also showed me the power of sharing who you are with others. After watching the video, I learned how sharing

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