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    • For students:
    Do you look forward to becoming a grown-up?

    Yes. I can’t wait to be able to make decisions on my own and have a career.
    Somewhat. I like being a kid, but I am curious what my future will bring.
    No way. I love being a kid and not having to worry about the responsibilities of a full-time job.

    For adults:
    Do you ever wish that you could be a kid again?

    Yes. It would be great to have no responsibilities nor worry about my career.
    Somewhat. I love making my own decisions but being a kid was fun too.
    No. I love the adult life with my freedom and my career.



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    So Whose Life Is It?
    by Barbara Reinhold

    On a scale of 1 to 5, score how true this is for you.
    1. My parents and I have talked about it, and they're willing to let me do whatever work I think I'd really like.
    1 - No. Not Much.
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    5 - Yes. A great deal.
     
    2. I've tried an internship in this field, and I really liked it.
    1 - No. Not Much.
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    5 - Yes. A great deal.
     
    3. I've told my folks about this field or job and they agree I'd be good at it.
    1 - No. Not Much.
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    5 - Yes. A great deal.
     
    4. When I think about the things I love to do now and the things I dreamed about doing as a kid, it's obvious how this kind of work fits me.
    1 - No. Not Much.
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    5 - Yes. A great deal.
     
    5. When I think of actually doing this work, I really get excited.
    1 - No. Not Much.
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    5 - Yes. A great deal.