My Reflective Essay: Why I Was In College

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I graduated from college! The process of obtaining my degree did not come easy. I had to remind myself many times the reason behind what I was doing, and after completion it would change my life now and for the future. I would obtain my degree, and pursue my dream job of being a pharmacist, working at a local hospital. During my years of college, not every day was easy. In remembering why I was here, and how I made it to this point, I reflected back on my entire background, the person who inspired me and the obstacles I had to overcome in order to be classified as Alumni.
My first reflection, of why I was in college, and what lead me to this point, is my entire background. I am originally from Memphis, but at the start of high school my
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My dad has always been my inspiration all through middle, high school and while I was in college. My dad has always been there for me, and I could not as for anything better. My dad has always believed in me and knows that I can, and will succeed in life no matter what happens. My dad wanted me to have a good education, furthermore he would always state, “With a little hard work you can be anything you set your mind to be”. He would encourage me to complete my lessons and ask me if I ever needed any help with my studying he was available. If I had any problem, he would set with me until the lessons were finished. He made sure I had good computers, printer and other supply; also a good car for transportation. My dad has inspired me to go to college, earn a degree and be proud of what I have accomplished; because he knows becoming a pharmacist has always been my major goal in life.
He has always been there for me, and I could not ask for anything better. The reason he has always believed him me is because he knows that I can, and will succeed in life no matter what happens. Over the past years he has always encouraged me to try hard and do my

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