Personal Statement: A Career As A School Counselor

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1. As of right now, I am currently not working. I tried to work and go to school at the same time, but I was having trouble trying to balance school and work. One of the main reasons why is because I am a full time student and they would be giving me a lot of hours at work. So I guess you can say that my job right now is just being a full time student.
2. I have never taken a vocational interest, but I think it would be interesting to do so. I’m thinking of taking one just to see the results that I get back.
3. One of the careers that I have recently been interested in is being a school counselor. I really enjoy helping others, especially kids and teenagers so I think becoming a school counselor is one of the ways I can do this. Another career

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