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When I think of what has brought me on this journey to study Psychology at the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, I need to go back to high school. Before I ever thought about Psychology or college, I was struggling through high school. Growing up I dealt and struggled with dyslexia, eczema, and self-esteem issues which caused me to be very quiet; always trying not to be in the center of attention. But, because of this, I was treated terribly by others, I was bullied and harassed by upperclassmen, especially during my freshman year. I was told that I was no good at anything and that I would never be able to do anything with my life. This was the first time that I believe that I dealt with depression, this was also the first time that …show more content…

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