Throughout the many unique and individual experiences I went through, the friendships that I made were one in a million. These friends shaped me and formed me in so many ways. I have learned an unfathomable amount through friendships as well as accumulating a lot of personal growth. The significance of friendships in my own American experience has taught me unique lessons, an open mind, respect, growth, and has given me a strong feeling for …showed first 75 words of 1151 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1151 total…that had a wide range of lifestyles and views, and I got to see them all.         I learned a great respect for my friends and it has made my friendships strong. Furthermore, I grew a great deal from all the experiences I went through with my friends. Sometimes a friend is the only teacher for some lessons. A friendship is something very personal and powerful and plays an important and unique role in my life.