Persuasive Essay On Independence In College

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Independence is a great way to show how students mature in making their own decisions. In fact, through this process you start to see their transitions into adulthood. Time management is very important of being on your own. You do not have mom, and dad to wake you up for school, or make sure you are on time to work. Students have to be responsible for making sure they set their alarms, and being on time to different places. Planning out things such as, what college to attend, who you want to dorm with, and simply saving money. These are all ways to show independence because you’re preparing yourself without your parents help. While being away the student can set their self-ground rules to stand by in order to balance out partying, and getting

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