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M: Why is it so important to go to college?
W: (12)Education is critical. I have seen many who didn’t go to college get laid off in their late 40s and be stuck without a job. Their alternative is to go back to college, but I think going to college early is the best decision.
M: What did you study in college?
W: I have my bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and for my master’s degree I studied School Counseling.
M: (13)What are the factors that helped you decide what to study?
W: I have seen many high school students who don’t have positive role models. (13) They are left without someone to turn to, so I want to help them.
M: What do you think about your college life now?
W: (14)College was stressful. I graduated from high school young and entered college at 17. I worked at a restaurant 30 hours a week, too, so I never took a break. I found it difficult to balance my time, but when I look back, there’s nothing I would want to change because that crazy lifestyle is memorable.
M: You said it was difficult to balance your time, so why did you work at a busy restaurant?
W: (15)I was required to attend counseling conferences for school and I needed to dress properly. Sometimes I rewarded myself with vacation. These things cost money and I don’t like being broke.
M: What did you like most about college life?
W: Feeling like I accomplished something. I’m proud of myself and the people I met there were very nice.
12. What does the woman think of education?
13. Why did the woman choose Psychology and School Counseling?
14. What does the woman say about her college life?
15. Why did the woman work at a busy restaurant?