UC where I'm from - shall I talk about being Lebanese?

VERY SIMPLE QUESTION!

For describing the world I come from, I want to talk about being Lebanese and how I come from an entirely different civilization than in LA, but I do not know how to make it different then the generic second generation essays, even though i'm not entirely second generation. I want to say how when i come back from lebanon each summer i feel different because i just visited where my true home is and it makes it clear to me that even though i live in a diverse city like LA, i have this other home to go to. (if that kind of makes sense)

PLEASE: If someone can just give a suggestion and if im on a good path. thanks!

Oh, if I were you, I'd start the essay with a fitting quotation from (my favorite author) Kahlil Gibran. He was also from Lebanon, and I believe that if you open 'The Prophet' you'll have inspiration and the words you're looking for will come easily.

:)

I would suggest that you start with a short and detailed description about Lebanon. Start with imagery.
Then explain why you consider Lebanon to be your second home. What makes Lebanon "home"?
I hope the suggestions helped.
Good luck.