Premium Content The Valley
by Anonymous - November 27, 2009
Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
We have a saying here in The Valley: The world will take us where we want to be. In essence, this little bit of wisdom accurately embodies the world I come from, what it has taught me, and the many ways in which it has shaped my dreams, aspirations, and the person I hope to become.
The San Fernando Valley, or The Valley, as it is commonly referred…
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