Personal Statement: This Is Me

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This Is Me
Eighteen years ago on June 16 I graced my parents with presence shortly after my birth my parents gave me the name Nicole Merkel-Hays,I am 18 years old. When I was a kid, wanted to be a teacher when I grew up because i always loved school especially science class. With in the last two years I decided that teaching would not touch enough children's lives so I searched for a new career path to follow and landed on social work.I eventually strive to earn a living working for the Department of Child Protective Services here in Iowa.I am a first year college student.I anticipate a major in social work, after I receive my associates degree in social work from EICC.I intend to complete a bachelor's degree at a four-year university.
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