Take The Plunge And Go Back To College

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Taking the plunge to go back to school was terrifying, but exciting at the same time. After I had my son two years ago I knew I wanted to go back to school not only for his sake, but to also better myself as well. But I wasn’t ready two years ago. Two years ago I was a new mom working full time with a fiancé, and had finally decided to give my life to the Lord. I was terrified to think of adding anything else to my already full plate. So I just pushed the thought to the side, until now.
After being let go from my full time job, I decided I needed to finally take the plunge and go back to college. But I didn’t just want to go to any college, I wanted a college that would also help me with my walk with the Lord. I heard about CCU through a radio

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