Why did you convert to Buddhism? (Help a college student)

Hello! I am a college sophomore attending school in DC, and I was wondering if there was anyone out there willing to help me answer some questions for my research paper on why people convert to Buddhism. Of course, even if you are not a fully converted Buddhist, your input is still welcome. And any questions that you disagree with or you are not comfortable answering you do not have to answer. The following questions are what I need answers for:

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-gender:

-age:

-where are you from:

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-what is your religion (if you are not a fully converted Buddhist or practice more than just Buddhism)? what was your religion before converting?

-what type of Buddhism do you practice?

-can Buddhist practices exist with those of other religions (i.e. can you practice both Buddhism and another religion?)

-how long have you been practicing? how old were you when you started practicing?

-how did you learn about Buddhism? what was it about the teachings that caught your interest and made you want to learn more about it?

-what were the firsts steps you took in your pursuit to gain more knowledge of the teachings?

-what were the reactions from loved ones when you expressed your interest in Buddhism? did this affect or influence your decision to practice?

-how has practicing Buddhism changed your life?

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