Post 1: Justin Nguyen Introduction

     My name is Justin Nguyen. I am a junior year at Middle Georgia State University. I am majoring in Engineering Studies: Regents' Engineering Pathway Program (REPP). After I will finish this Spring Semester, I'll transfer to Kennesaw State University to major in Industrial and Systems Engineering. My Objective for English Composition ll is to gain better writing skills in the future. 

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