Why I Want To Go To College

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“And Enoch’s paper plate award: Thrill Seeker!” my third grade teacher exclaimed.
Throughout my life, I’ve always sought the next challenge, adventure, or mission to get my mind racing and blood flowing. Whether asking about negative numbers in kindergarten, running a faster time on the track in tenth grade, or learning to harmonize when singing for church, I’ve always reached higher towards the next goal, believing the good is the enemy of the great. At Mason, I expect nothing to change.
My dream to go to college extends beyond intellectual growth and into individualistic growth. Through involvement in Mason’s variety of people, clubs, and classes, I hope to build new relationships that push me to higher levels of achievement and to form

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