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2. If American, I have a lot of advice. I don't know India or Indian culture very well
I am actually Canadian born and raised, but ethnically North Indian. Being a citizen from another country kind of gives me a big boost in social status amung the middle class (like amung classmates, senior students, everyday folk, etc), and a smaller but still quite noticeable one amung those of higher class (something I noticed when the subject would come up in conversations at the event I mentioned earlier)
Maybe you can help me capitalize on this?
I dont want to live off of or gloat through the achievments of my parents or relatives (some of whom are relatively powerful and exact examples of who I'd like to surround myself with). I want to be a man of my own, and build off of what they've given me and elevate all of us, rather than just try to stand on top of their accomplishments.
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they've helped me and i've been able to help others. In a way, it's made me closer to my community which is really a start towards something bigger and better
This is what I want. People whom I can rely on when I am in need, and vice versa when they are in need. I have also thought about joining a Mason Lodge and will probably do so once I return home with my veterinary degree in about 5 years. I would join now but my location and my age (18) may be to great of an obstacle.
Can you give me advice on what you would've done in college?
Where I'm going to school I have taken many opportunities in becoming very friendly with lots of seniors in my program and in others. Some of them may be emmigrating to other countries in the future and thus add to a valuable network of friends/aquaintances then, but not forgetting to mention the great company they provide now in the present.
Any advice would be really appreciated, thanks guys