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Essay / A Collage Dropout - 695
A Collage DropoutAs high school students, most of us were taught the dream of going to college because of how important it is. Real-life examples from our friends and family teach us the importance of going to college. When students drop out, they risk losing themselves, their families, and their friends. The fact is that things happen that we don't expect. For example, a friend of mine was in a very committed relationship that didn't end well. The stress of losing the person he cared about most caused his grades to plummet and forced him to drop out of his classes. There are many reasons why students drop out of school, from relationships to financial problems to problems at home. Duck9.com states that “38% of students drop out due to financial problems. “Many students apply for financial aid at the beginning of the year. Most don't have a backup plan. They rely on the money they are supposed to receive. What happens when financial aid is not enough? Most are forced to drop out of school. There are exceptions like people capable...