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The longer immersed in America, the more deeply she appreciated its culture: “My favorite

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Rohini came to do graduate studies at the University of Michigan. She married, and the couple moved back to India with the intention of staying for good. However, after 3 years, they realized that India was not for them and they returned. Why? Rohini came to love the American culture, with its integrity, hard work, can do attitude, and a strong volunteer mentality. Most importantly, their values changed in America, and they wanted their daughters to grow up with these important values.

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