During my time in high school, I began to struggle with completing my work and often fell behind. This led me to prioritize schoolwork over everything else that brought me joy. The assumption was that if I focused solely on schoolwork, I would be able to get it done. College made me realize that even when I focused exclusively on school, each assignment expanded to fill the entire day. Now that I’ve finished my undergraduate degree, I want to blend the things I want to do with my responsibilities.
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