As a big musical theater fan and a fan of In the Heights specifically since I was in middle school, I was very excited to have received this assignment. "Breathe" follows Nina as she comes home to Washington Heights after dropping out of school at Stanford University. Nina is the only person in her neighborhood who had the privilege of going to such an esteemed school. None of her peers were able to go to college and her parents had to work extra hard to afford it. When Nina is overwhelmed by school and drops out, she feels as if she is letting down her community. The song "Breathe" shows Nina navigating her return home and deciding how to tell everyone why she is home.
While I have never been in the exact situation Nina is in, this song does resonate with me because I have been in a position where I needed to tell my family or friends something difficult and wasn't sure how to do so. I think that "just breathe" is a good strategy when trying to get yourself through a difficult situation.
Connection: 
This is a breathing exercise that can be used to manage and reduce stress. As stated in the song, stopping to take a breath can help clear your head when you're in a difficult situation.
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