Who Is To Blame For Attending College?

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Attending college is one of many goals I have set and commencing these goals has taken a great amount of self-discipline. This endeavor has not been an easy journey thus far. My family has faced financial hardship this past year and this has added to the burden of planning for college and highlighting my baseball skills for college coaches. However, this setback has not deterred me from achieving a solid academic record and realizing success on the baseball field.

I have chosen to study economics as my primary academic focus, and I feel Creighton’s Heider College of Business will provide a solid educational foundation for my future. Another reason for selecting Creighton is their history as a Catholic university. Creighton's Catholic ideals

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