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Personal Narrative: My First Spring Break In America
When I applied for the Quinlan Ramble to Seattle my freshman year, I had no idea of what the trip would be like. I had no expectations, and honestly as a freshman I just thought it would be a great way of spending my first Spring Break in America. However, upon meeting the people I traveled with, I knew it wouldn’t just be another school trip. We connected from the very beginning, forming a strong bond. During the trip, we were all very dedicated to get an insider perspective of the real business world. Outstanding business professionals, probably the best ones in their industries, welcomed us in such a friendly manner. I’m confident enough to say that we learned things with these professionals that we would never had the chance to learn in

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