Radiation Therapy Career Goals

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When it comes to my family, my mother never completed college. She raised four children by herself and gave us the choice to go to college. My mother never pressured us into going to school. However, I felt college was something I had to do. Being a first generation college student means a lot to me. It will prove that I do not have to be a product of my environment. Regardless of the circumstances that are around me, I don't have to be a statistic. Growing up not seeing many successful people, I knew I didn't want that for myself. Educationally, I aspire to get my masters in Health Management. Hopefully, so I can become a manager over the radiation therapy department. I am currently pursuing my degree in radiation therapy. My career goals

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