Personal Narrative: My Education Goals

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I began at FCC this Fall 2016. I am a mom of 6 kids, most of whom are already grown and four of my children have attended FCC. Returning to school was daunting at the beginning of this semester but the students and teachers have been extremely helpful and encouraging. It has been a very positive semester. My Education goals are to obtain my degree. I hope to earn my A.A. at FCC then transfer on to earn my B.A. I am currently a business major and I hope to use that degree in the future. I am enjoying what I am learning.
As a mom of 6 kids, we all work hard at our house. My husband works as a Maintenance Technician for a company in Gaithersburg. He works long hours. I work from home which gives me flexibility for when my 2 younger children are

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