Personal Narrative: Do The Right Thing

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====================================The State Employee Credit Union motto is “People Helping People”. They also operate their company based on the idea of "Do the Right Thing." This is how I try to live my life. I am often in situations where I am helping others before I try to do things for myself.

=============================During my time period in high school I was responsible for more than just myself. I was responsible for my three younger sisters. I had to make sure that we had transportation to and from school since East Wake Academy does not have a busing system for their students. At first we had it arranged where we took a cab to and from school. Once I turned sixteen I was able to get my driver license. Having my license made my schedule more flexible. This also gave me the opportunity to apply
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This is not a normal path that many students take, but I felt as though it would be the best option for me instead of taking an AP course. However, it did limit the time that I was at school, but I did my best to be involved in school related activities like competing in Future Business Leader of America competitions state and Nationwide and helping with Green Club recycling duties at school. The dual enrollment was a very good opportunity for me to begin taking college courses. The dual enrollment had also lead to the start of an apprenticeship. There is a very good chance that I will be accepted which will allow mw to work as an apprentice while going to Wake Technical Community College. I still plan on transferring to a four year university once I finish my associate’s degree so I can get a four year degree in Automation's. Many students have come up to me and asked what have I been doing and how can they do the same thing. So now at school I mentor other students about the different options regarding their future

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