The Advantages Of Going To College

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In the future with everyone having the opportunity of going to college and pursuing their dreams. I believe its only benefits of goods and it gives the nation a bright, good future to look into. Especially for our veterans, it’s an honor to give them something back for all the things they have sacrifices for our freedom and for the country. People that didn’t get the opportunity because they can’t afford now have the chance to attend and provide for their loved ones. For the single parents, free college will be a weight lift off their shoulders, now they have the second chance to go to school and give themselves and their children a good, better and stable life.

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