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Personal Narrative: Receiving The Coolidge Scholarship
While growing up, I always pictured the world in a positive mindset; I never thought that anyone or anything could cause harm to us or our societies. I slowly learned that although the world is a very optimistic place, not everyone or everything is for the greater good. Our world, our country, and our homes encounter change on a daily basis that we have to adapt to. In the past few years, my family and I have went through a lot of these so called “changes” - some being for the better and some being for the worse. Whether it be due to the economy, illness, or even just pure luck; my family made it through these everlasting changes with loving support and happiness. Receiving the Coolidge Scholarship would make a difference in my life by relieving

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