Some of your former classmates are training with Navy SEAL teams that will storm terrorist safe houses in lightning raids.

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You study hard to compete with classmates, but you also stay fluent in your own culture, because you never know when you might need it.

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For adults, is it about showing old classmates what you have achieved - with photos of your wedding or children?

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And before we came out, I had a chance to meet with Amirah and her mom, but also a couple other of your classmates.

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Late night discussions over some drinks with fellow classmates and professors about the latest case study, or the leadership skills you can develop by leading your group study.

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And I promise you, if you are willing to stand with me, and knock on doors with me, and work as hard as you can, and talk to your friends and your neighbors and your classmates, and if you will vote for me, we will win Linn County again.

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