My Goals For Attending College

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My educational goals are to achieve my Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering and a minor in Business Entrepreneur in spring 2020. Afterwards, I plan to continue my education as a Graduate student, mastering in Computer Engineering. Moreover, the scholarship award will push me further towards achieving my educational goals by reducing my stress over lack of money and giving me the opportunity to focus on a well-rounded college experience. I work part-time on/off campus; have taken out student loans, received financial aid, and still dealing with financial difficulties. Being the first generation in my family to attend college, I have faced many difficulties learning how to navigate college on my own and adjusting to live far from home

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