Why I Want To Be A Cosmetologist

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Someone once said, “A person does not choose a dream, but a dream chooses a person. It is the responsibility of that person to live up to that dream.” Being a child of Pakistani immigrants, I felt that it was my duty to become successful in a career that would raise the status of my family. My interests lied aside from my expectations. Instead of aiming for a career that would ensure financial power, my thoughts were focused on a career that would start with happiness and lead its way into success. The world of beauty has had my attention from a very young age. It was certain that I would go down the path to becoming a cosmetologist, however, obtaining a college degree was very crucial for my family and me. Receiving objection from a few

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