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Having seen my father donate to several organizations and institutions in Korea..., I decided long ago to be in a community that endorsed the education of the general public...

 

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Ever since I decided to study in the United States, NYU has always been one of the top schools on my list...

 

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Ever since I decided to study in the U.S., NYU has always been one of the top schools on my list...