Miss Forwar,

Few truly selfish people would choose a life of making a difference over one of comfort. I suppose I am selfish for considering your advice, and I have considered it. I'm sure my mother could pull some strings if she needed, or even my sister. But the longer I think about doing so, the sicker I feel. How awful would it be to fail and be the only one in the family who had to rely on nepotism to get a position? I want to succeed on my own.

I'd say I'm the same way. I love to learn, but struggle when I don't like a subject. Are you the same way? What subjects do you enjoy most?

Yours,
Nelson Bide

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