Ukrainian superstition states that if someone sneezes while saying something, they are telling the truth. While truth and reason may not be customarily defined so arbitrarily, I believe true authenticity and identity come from an earnest faith in one’s culture. Being Ukrainian, certain values are engrained in me, ranging from silly traditions to powerful guiding principles. My parents came to America for opportunities in education as college foreign exchange students. Lacking funds and family in a new country, the...