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Personal Narrative: My Journey To Early College

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It’s been a truly remarkable journey, full of unimaginable experiences and life lessons. From going to a public middle school to an Early College High School; I never knew how much I’d learn throughout my educational experience. When I first heard about the Early College High School program offered in my hometown I knew right away it was something I wanted to be a part of, being that I 'm from a small town in North Carolina. It would be a challenge for me to complete, but I personally like a challenge, which is why Early College was the right program for me to participate in. I faced many challenges throughout my educational experience at SEarCH (Scotland Early College High School). The challenges I faced taught me a lot during my educational

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