Opposing Prostitution Profession

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In conclusion, the professional activities impacted me to become more compassionate, hardworking, mature, and ethical now that I’ve learn that each one of us has our part of representing MLS profession. This means what I do in our free time or on the job represents not only me as a person, but also my chosen profession and I should be proud to be a face people can relate to MLS profession. I also learn that I need to continue growing as a person in that there is always something I can improve in my life or in the life of someone else. Being involve in the community allows me to do both and more. When looking at my future career as MLS what I have learned doing the professional activities is irreplaceable. I grew as a person but also MLS professional

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