Becoming Mature In College

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Maturity is part of the mental and emotional state of an adult. Maturity is

behaving responsibly. There’s a time where everybody needs to grown up. I’ve became a hard

worker other than being lazy. Dressing neatly is a way to show that you’re prepared to work

hard. There are several ways that I’ve become mature in college. I have learned to use my time

wisely, good manners, and being well prepared. I believe these factors will enable me to be

successful in life. Also, it will give people a positive perspective about me. People will

start to treat me differently.

Time management is important because finishing your work on time can make you feel

relieved and it shows that you are aware of your deadlines. You should always use

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