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As a child, I was repeatedly reminded that I could achieve anything if I put enough effort into it. It was also during this time of crucial development I decided to never put more effort than necessary into anything. This worked well for me. I managed to do everything with minimal effort and still achieve the grades my sisters tried to study hours for. I had friends equally as smart as me using their capabilities to ace every subject while I was content with cruising along.
I never had a doubt that there may have been something I wouldn’t be able to do, I simply chose not to try instead. Because of this, I had a rude awakening this past summer.
Having to leave the private school I attended for my freshman and sophomore years due to financial

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