Example Of A Personal Statement On Becoming A Student

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I decided to go to Santa Ana College because I live down the street and I was not very sure what I wanted to do with my life. My parents never attended college and I am the oldest sibling. I am the first to attend college in my family other than 2 of my uncles.

The first year at Santa Ana college I was undecided. I was taking mainly general Ed classes. Then third semester started I decide to major in business and open a performance shop for cars after college. A few weeks in to third semester I decided I want to be a doctor. My plan is to be an ER nurse so I have some experience in the field and work my way up slowly to become a doctor. I decided on this goal after a few of my moms friend

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