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Many people and events throughout my life shaped me into the man I am today.
My g… | Diego | South Texas College of Law |
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All my life people gravitated towards me in their times of need. I can remember … | Carly | Azusa Pacific University |
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Barely 21 years old, she found out she was pregnant.
But how? She took her b… | Caitlyn | Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia Campus |
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I am pursuing a graduate degree to solve the issue of affordable housing.
I … | Noelan | The University of Washington |
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