17. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its importance to you.

One international concern that is important to me is, people who are less fortunate, and have less opportunities than I do. All the time I take my life and the things I have for granted, but knowing now, I've changed how I think because I know many people out there or much much more less fortunate than me. People around the world dont have families or support systems, or houses, or food to eat everyday like I do, and I plan to become more generous when I grow up. Now, im just a 16 year old trying to get good grades and make it to college, follow my dreams and hopefully make them come true; when im settled down thats when I plan to help others in need even more! Donations and physical help are always needed at shelters, hospitals, etc. I would love to help, and for me, just knowing that I've helped someone in need and hopefully made their lives a little better somehow, means the world to me.