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Simmons College Reflection

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My first year at Simmons College was relatively a success, but I aspire to challenge myself in the many different spheres of my life. Thus far while attending Simmons College, I have done everything that is considerably “right”. I received straight A’s my first semester, had spent countless amount of all-nighters studying for tests, participated in different organizations and taken on leadership roles. Despite all of this, I do not feel that I am engaging in my academics and social life to the most of my ability. I had always been passionate about biology, particularly marine biology. Throughout high school, I had studied for hours weekly in anticipation of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl. My role on my team was to obtain as much knowledge
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