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Personal Narrative: Getting Back To College

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After a pause of almost 25 years, I am returning to the college classroom and to say that there are mixed emotions would be an understatement. Sure, I’m excited to start but also a bit fearful if I’m being honest. I’ve worked for large and international companies during this time but getting back to college has always been a goal of mine. No time like the present I guess! I am married with a one daughter who will be heading to college next fall and she is definitely a large and important part of my life. As a family, we have traveled regularly with trips to various warm locations – any place that isn’t the rainy Northwest in winter. For the past 15 years, I’ve worked for a telecommunications company in technical project management and

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