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Challenges Of Being A TNCC Student

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Although college is challenging I am going to succeed by using advice from experts developing strategies and setting goals for myself.
Because I am a TNCC Student. I know that college will be a challenge for me. One challenge that I am facing is not having a job. As a returning college student it’s a challenge for me because I'm looking for a part time job is not easy at all it's really difficult right now.Trying to find a job to fit in with my school hours has been very time consuming. When you don’t have a job your parent's give you an allowance and you have to make sure you have fuel in your car and stay in budget. Second challenge is doing good on all my courses. Studying more for test and quizzes will help me do better. Adjusting to

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