Personal Narrative: My Strengths As A Student

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As a student, one of my strengths is that I’m a perfectionist. Although majority of people may view this as a flaw, in my opinion, it can actually be quite beneficial. It motivates me to work diligently, study efficiently, and to spend sufficient time on school work. In addition, being so meticulous about my work means that I pay attention in class and make sure that I understand everything to the best of my ability.
The most significant subject that I want to improve on this year, is my writing. I typically prefer assignments where the instructions are straightforward and there is only one correct answer. This year, I want to make progress on the more open ended projects, especially writing. One goal I have is to work on phrasing my writing

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