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proud – adj. very happy and pleased because of something you have done, something you own, or someone you know or are related to

applied – v. asked formally for something, such as a job, admission to a school or a loan, usually in writing

graduation – n. the act of receiving a diploma or degree from a school, college, or university

associate's degree(s) – n. a degree that is given to a student who has completed two years of study at a junior college, college, or university in the U.S.

bachelor's degree – n. a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after four years of study

finances – n. money available to a government, business, or person

disadvantaged – adj. lacking the things, such as money and education, that are considered necessary for an equal position in society

solar panel – n. a large, flat piece of equipment that uses the sun's light or heat to create electricity

from scratch – idm. from a point at which nothing has been done yet

disabilities – n. conditions, such as an illness or an injury, that damage or limit a person's physical or mental abilities