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Environmental Major Personal Statement

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I am a tree hugger, a conservationist. I want nothing more than to protect the world around me. For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with nature and all of its aspects. From the flowers sprouting out of the ground, to the trees standing tall, to the clouds in the sky, I have always felt that the environment was a part of me.
I am eager to pursue an environmental major as an undergraduate at Indiana University. Even though I remain undecided, I am interested in Environmental Health at the School of Public Health-Bloomington, Environmental Management at the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Environmental Science at the School of Public and Environmental Affairs or the College of Arts and Sciences, and Environmental
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