Personal Narrative: My Journey To Nothern Iowa

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When I first came to Nothern Iowa in August, I was very shy and quiet. I knew some of my high school friends were coming to UNI, but not many. I knew that I had to make new friends and build realtionships with people as well. I was very nervous to come to college knowing I would be alone and wouldn't have my parents be around all the time. The first couple of weeks were rough becuase I hadn't made new friends yet and was worried I wouldnt make any. But as time came around, I was able to make some new friends and build connections with them. In high school regarding to wiritng papers and studying for exams, I would usually start them very early. I wanted to start them early because I wanted my parents to look over my papers and aslo help me

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