Exceed Normal School

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I have responsibilities that exceed normal school work because I do not have a mother. Every day I am required at home to take care of my little sister. I have domestic duties such as cleaning, and cooking for her, and because of that I have not been able to participate in many after school activities. During my freshman year, I could not participate in any after school activities because my little sister was not accustomed to being home alone yet. As she got older, I was allowed more time to spend on my extra curricular activities.

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