I Am I Attending College Research Paper

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Various circumstances and experiences influence an individual’s decision to attend college. Personally, my friends and family, work situation, and financial needs influenced me to attend college. I’m beyond thankful to all the influences that have persuaded me to continue college. All I’ve ever wanted is to go to college and be someone. I’d love to graduate college and see my mother’s face. I know I’m making her proud. Numerous things happened right after high school that kept me from going to college.
At age 16 I left my house and started living with this boy who only brought negativity into my life. I was a stupid teen age girl who didn’t know anything. I live with him half of my junior year all the way till I graduated. I didn’t attend college right after wards due to the fact that I wasn’t financially stabled and I was heartbroken. I left him a day after my graduation. I didn’t have a care in the world anymore. I was really depressed for a while. However one day I realize that I was a smart and bright girl and that God brought me here for a reason.
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I know she wants the best for me. My mom and I have been through a lot together. She’s my hero. I love masking her proud. She was a big influence on me continuing my education. My friends also influenced me a lot. They always told me that I was too smart. However, I have this one amazing friend that helped me the most and I’m super thankful for him. I’d say he’s like the smartest person I know. Yes, I know there are tons of geniuses in the world but in my world he’s the smartest. He really pushed me into going back to college. I thank the lord every day for putting Bernardo in my life. Honestly without him I don’t think I’d be back in

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