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graduated about a year ago from Andrews - Renee


Posted: Jun 17, 2012

I graduated about a year ago from Andrews, but was needed to care for an elderly family member. I can now work, but am having a hard time because of no experience and a year out of school. Any suggestions? Thank you!

Call Linda Andrews -- student support is forever. - sm

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Seriously, call Linda. Perhaps you can do a "refresher" something or other and get a letter or something that will help you bypass that year-out-of-school thing.



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