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I grew up near Purdue University, less than three hours from campus, and my family has never moved. “Home” for me has always been easy to define and hard to miss, but my international friends share a different story. I asked them to show the camera what they bring to campus that reminds them the most of what they consider to be home.

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Sheena Tan/Daily Senior Staffer

McCormick sophomore Maria Charisi holds the Orthodox baptism charm she received from her mother when she was baptized as a baby.

“Every time before I leave Greece my mom always asks if I have it with me,” Charisi said, “She says that it’ll keep me safe. I’ve had the charm with me forever.”

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