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Twist Of Fate Leads Musical Prodigy To Pursue Social Sciences

Maya Shankar was on her way to being an accomplished concert violinist, but a twist of fate led her to the social sciences instead.
Renee Klahr
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Maya Shankar was on her way to being an accomplished concert violinist, but a twist of fate led her to the social sciences instead.

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