I am writing a practice college application essay in my English class, and I know what I want to say but I can't seem to put my feelings about the home of my beloved A's into words.  Here's the prompt:

How has a particular place influenced you?  Don’t feel limited to places such as foreign countries.  A room full of people speaking a different language, a science lab, a photo darkroom, your bedroom, a video arcade, or a stage may say something about you.  What?  Do not just describe the place.  Show its affect on you.

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