The Potential Diplomat

Radio Rookies | Aug 3, 2010

18–year–old Melissa Best has very high expectations for herself and so do her parents, but her friends wouldn’t describe her as a hard worker. She’s always dreamed of becoming a US diplomat — living abroad and helping people, but then she found out how much work it is to become one. Melissa doesn’t want to give up on her plan but she’s not sure she can really live up to her high–achiever persona.

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