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Met the two inspiring women: Maria Chrin and Daisy Khan

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Today was the longest day ever during the USIPP program, unnecessary to be unpleasant one. We need to get to the bus station by 7.00 this morning, otherwise we wouldn't be able to meet an amazig woman, Maria Chrin. Google her and you might find a bunch of articles about her impressive achievements so far. We were lucky to get a chance to know her in person. I personally admire her since I read her brief biography on our program book, especially after I found out that she has economic background. After had lunch with her, also her husband and Mrs. Judy, I like her more. With such high achievements, she maintains to stay humble and warm toward others. We discussed more about George Washington’s letter to Hebrew Congregration in Newport, Rhode Island. I had read it from USIPP materials uploaded on facebook, yet I didn’t realize how important the letter was. Honestly, I didn’t really understand nor pay much attention to it before. However, Judy brought up the issue and emphasized th