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If I could acknowledge one person as the most motivating, inspirational force for me to complete college, it would be my father. Ever since I was a young, I can remember him giving me positive encouragement to pursue a college education. During adolescence, he made me promise to him I would do well in school while he echoed his mantra, “MacLean’s never quit”. A year ago, my father passed away after a long fight against pancreatic cancer. For me, going to college is not just another step on my educational path—it’s an opportunity to fulfill the promise I made. I want to make him proud.
My life experiences have led me to decide on minoring in sociology and majoring in astronomy and geology. I want a career where I travel, observe nature, and

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