Personal Statement: Why I Am In College

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This essay discusses why I am in college. There are a few reasons why. After high school, I decided to attend college to prepare for a specific career that I am interested in. When I had a baby after senior year, I had to go back to school. During the first semester of college that I took off, I just sat around and did nothing but take care of my son. I knew that I could not just throw away my life goal, which is being a registered nurse. I have to have an education. Various things happened throughout my life and I just need a change. I am not here to make friends or to have fun. College is not fun when it will pile you with so many work. Many people think being in college is all about having friends or meeting new friends. To me, being in