My Decision To Go To College

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For many years I have thought about going to college to get a degree, however, I never took the step forward. I can now say I’ve taken that leap. I have taken Responsibility for my future and I am now going to college for a degree in Medical Management. I would like to take a look at the decision I made to go back to school, what led up to that situation, what influenced my choice, and what effect this choice has had on my life. Making the decision to go to college has made a positive impact on my life. I have worked at an Oral surgery office for seven years as an Administrative Assistant, and have always thought about getting a degree to become a Practice Administrator or manager in a hospital setting. When I would see my friends graduate

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