Personal Narrative: Coming To College

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Coming to college I already knew what to expect. I had my schedule down and my work schedule ready to give to my managers. I knew I wouldn’t need to study hard for anatomy and then I’d figure out the other classes after week one/ exam one. I had already read and worked through a lot of my textbooks so I was ready to start when the time came which was a nice advantage to have.
From the very beginning I did not want to live in a dorm. I wanted to be off campus in some way, obviously that doesn’t and didn’t happen. Living in a dorm to me is just like a summer camp. I’m stuck here at night and if I want time to myself this is the only place I can go. There isn’t a couch or table; everything is combined into two items of furniture. You get your

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