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Did you know, high school graduates with no college degree make nearly $530 a week less than those with a Bachelor’s degree? (BLS, 2016). Continuing your education not only means making more money, but it provides you with better opportunities in your general life. Although college can be expensive and stressful, it is rewarding. Spending an additional 2-4 years in college will make the rest of your life much better than without it. Nelson Mandela once said “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” (“BrainyQuotes, n.d.”), and I agree. With knowledge, anything is possible for you to achieve. The more education you have, the more opportunities will find you. I want my children to further their education past high school, whether it will be a college degree or a certificate from a technical school. My mother went back to school in her 30’s so that we could have a better life and not have to continue living in poverty. She quit her job at the time and went to college fulltime to become a Registered Nurse. It wasn’t always easy while she was in school, money was even tighter than before, but once she graduated, things changed. We finally had financial stability and structure we always wanted. Seeing my mother set a goal and work hard until she achieved it, inspired me even at a young age. I knew I wanted to go to college so I could provide for my family like she had for me. So I set my goal and I have almost achieve it. I will be getting a

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