To Know Thyself At College Of Charleston

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Prompt: "To know thyself" is what the College of Charleston experience is all about. At the college, you'll receive a powerful education in a modern, complex city. In this ever evolving environment, every opportunity will be available to you. How will you evolve? What will you discover about yourself that you'll inevitably impart and share with the world.

Essay How will I evolve in a modern, complex city like Charleston? To me, there is no better place for me to go than your campus and your city. Evolving is the only way to make change happen, and change is the only way to make my generation ready for the world and what they have been called to do. I will evolve by not being afraid of change or what change can mean, but looking for ways to modify myself and discover
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The things I hope to learn about myself at College of Charleston are all things I believe will only help me in the process of getting ready for my career choice and goals. I will discover how I can be professional and attentive; I will have composure in times of stress; I will be passionate and empathetic while helping others. After college, I aspire to be a doctor since I have felt a deep calling to help others in any way I am able to. College of Charleston's exceptional science program is exactly what I need in order to major in biology, and the ties between College of Charleston and MUSC would provide a great opportunity for me on my career path. I will evolve in the beautifully complex city of Charleston by not being afraid of change but instead reaching out and grasping it, knowing what my career goals are,

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