Personal Narrative: My Interest In HDFS

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After hearing our first three speakers I am most intrigued by human service and family development. The reason for this is that through all of the tests we have taken whether for values or for strengths jobs of helping people have showed up. I have also had an interest in HDFS because high school consoler has shown up for me on the test results. Through getting to listen to the speakers in class I was able to learn that there is a wide Varity of opportunities for students in the HDFS major program. The program allows you to specialize in a range of different things. It was also helpful to hear what classes you should enroll in if you are interested in a certain major. Another thing that I learned from the speakers in class would be how internships

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