Access to Frustration
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University of Minnesota freshman Clark Rahman considers himself to be something of an intellectual and successful individual. At age 18, speaking proficient French, well-traveled and with 35 college credits already in the bank, he is perhaps justified in making those assumptions.
Aside from his middle class financial status, a person may wonder what other factors could possibly limit this gifted student, aspiring publicist and former male model from quickly reaching his full potential.
But Rahman …
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