Personal Narrative: My Typical High School Experience

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Looking back on it, on how I got to where I am. I don't know how i did it, when you run into something ,with the power to knock you down- you get back up! I've considered myself a sort of mellow guy, but I can be very intense. It's funny because you can't tell by looking at me. Most people say they can't read me, but I think i am a fairly simple guy. I've had a typical high school experience , I'm ready to start something new like college. Time is very important,and I look forward to creating a bunch of memories at UTSA.Some of my friends and current students of UTSA have told me countless stories of how they've found themselves in college. I'm hoping to do the same. I've accomplished quite a bit in my life and being accepted

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