Personal Writing: Fortunate To Be In America

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exploit the opportunities that
were presented. I, being the youngest in my family, watched as both my
older brothers began working right out of high school. Thus, they also
have yet to utilize the endless resources that an education has to offer.
As I reflect on the past and examine the present, I focus more on my future.
Seeing first hand the tribulations my family has faced, I have gained an
undying determination to obtain that education that my parents and brothers
were not able to have. Along with determination, I have developed many
other strong attributes. It is with these values that I will be able to
attain my dreams and my goals.
The fact of the matter is that neither my parents nor my brothers
had education high on thier list ot priorities. Consequenty, there was a
lack of proper quidance in my life, as far as education and college to go.
Fortunately, in response to this drawback, I've learned much about
initiative and independence. It became obvious that I would ...

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