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Anthropology Personal Statement
I have never worked as a paid tutor, however, in classes such as Anthropology other students come to me for help and clarification.

I have attended Community College for the last 2 years and at the moment I am transferring to Eastern Michigan University, with a 3.7 GPA , pursuing an international affairs degree. Outside of the classroom, I am an amateur writer who writes short stories none of which have been published yet. I also enjoy researching various topics; from social justice to religion and folklore. I have a slight bias towards mythology and culture.

I would make an excellent anthropology tutor because I have a drive and interest for the subject. I have passed cultural and physical anthropology classes with flying colors and have

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