Why College Is Important To Me

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So the question at hand, 'why college is important to me' is a pretty simple answer to give. It's important to me because it means that with the college education that I acquire from attending, I'll be one step closer to getting my dream job. A job that thanks to the education from college, will supply me with the benefits I need that consist of a steady income to support myself and my family as well as supply me with a healthy lifestyle were I can be comfortable in living. The knowledge, confidence and friendships created through college are life-long commitments that I'll do my best to strive towards and obtain. This is why college is important to me.

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