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Personal Narrative: My Growing Up In Secondary School For College
Growing up in a middle-class family money was always tight. From skipping meals some days to not having the best clothes. Living in a single-parent household taught me a lot. My dad always taught me how to save money and how to spend your money wisely. The way my father handles his money is how I want to handle mines. Even though sometimes we do not get what we want, he always made sure we had what we need. Money was always a struggle that is why I decided to go to college to provide for my family.
My financial plan in secondary school for college was all set. I applied for several scholarships and strived to make the best grades my senior year; I graduated with a 3.5 gpa. I did not want to apply for loans at all not my first year for college.

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