If I were to choose a place in the whole wide world which would be the best setting in order to learn the lessons of life, it would be at home with my family. I am from the islands of Samoa located in the Pacific. I grew up in a family of five people in a society of strong culture and religious atmosphere. I love being with my family because they play a vital role in my life. Most of my time was spent on helping out with the family chores, going to school and fulfilling my church callings. In this essay I will discuss how my culture, my family and my church has changed and molded my character for the better.

Firstly, my culture has taught me values that helped me realize some important things in life that I should always remember. One of these values is...