Neuropsychologist Personal Statement

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School has changed my perspective on how privileged I am. When I was younger I never truly understood how important my education was, I took it for granted. Until one day my mom came back from work exhausted and overwhelmed, she pointed out to me to never give up on my education, because if I want to have a well paid job that will provide me the luxury I want, to just stay with my education. My mom opened up my eyes gave me a realistic point of view. Seeing how hard my mom works to put food on the table and a roof over my head with not the best job, my mother motivates me to continue my education and further my career as a neuropsychologist or any field in psychology. Even till this very day she tells me knowledge is power and continue the

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