The Poverty Situation In The US

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After the game, I went online and researched the poverty situation in the U.S. I think most poverty family shares similar experience in feeling of hunger and helplessness. As a MBA student, we may be in the position of managerial level or entrepreneur one day. I think this is one of responsibilities to help our employee who needs assistance in many aspects, such as financial and consulting help, especially in my case. Sometimes, our little help can have huge impact to others. Overall, this event and activity taught me a lot and gave me some thinking about life. A lesson can influence whole

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