...When the mouth spits out the word “violence,” the mind conjures up images of blood, feelings of pain, and, most of all, senses of panic and fear. The word “violence,” when spoken aloud, associates itself with an all-consuming hatred. In contrast, when the mouth spits out the word “fear,” the palms of your hands glisten with sweat, your face tints with the slightest shade of red, and your heart pumps blood twice as fast. The word “fear” relates to violence and death, but also embarrassment. So, when you evaluate Margaret Miller’s aphorism, “Violence is the instinctive response to fear,” you see how she is both accurate and inaccurate at the same time. Walking through the somewhat intimidating doors of any school for the first time as a freshman...
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...eighth grade most students graduate, and venture into the unknown world of high school. I however, elected to remain for the ninth grade. Although difficult at times, the small class size of 10 students posed unique, life changing opportunities. Little did I know as I walked through those familiar glass doors entering my freshman year, I would learn the true meaning of Non-Sibi Solum....
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... I have witnessed the growth of my peers’ minds and talents as well as my own. The beautiful part, however, is that the passions that matured usI have simultaneously brought us closer together. The experiences within my forensics team in particular shine as examples of the opportunities that I have had to encourage growth and improvement in others. I joined the forensics team in the winter of 2012 as a timid freshman and have never looked back. At my first tournament, I was transfixed with my competitors speaking abilities; their animation and genuine passion inspired me to see the delight of public speaking as well. I spent the remainder of the freshman season researching, practicing, and perfecting my own piece as well as the other speech categories. By the end of the season, I was happy to be a part of the Menomonee Falls...team of three students. I knew that with the right attitude, I could finally establish the interest that the forensics team deserved. Over the next three years, I devoted my time to developing a strong forensics team. From SPIN night to freshman...
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...physical education class during three different semesters. Freshman year I had Ms. Taylor and both junior and senior year I had physical Education with Mr. Smith. All years were great experiences that I learned a lot through out that I will be able to carry along with me outside of Watertown High School. Although many things were memorable for me, the most memorable time for me would have to be climbing the wall during freshman year of High School. Going into high school was a big change in itself for all eighth graders moving into a new school with new teachers, new students, and a different way of learning. Climbing the rock wall was something in project adventure that was going beyond some individuals comfort zones and may have been something individuals would never imagine themselves doing in gym at high school. For me, I was always afraid of heights I was afraid of looking down when climbing tall sets of stairs, I was scared of going down the tall drop on roller coaster, I was afraid of climbing the wall and being so far off of the ground. Although in project adventure we learned a lot about trust in which you have to trust each other, knowing that they are there to support you at all times, sometimes people still felt scared if something was outside of their comfort zone. A big thing in climbing the wall was trusting yourself and knowing that you could do it if you didn’t think of anything but wanting to get past your fears and for me that was the height. This event was memorable...
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...The "freshman 15" is a fear among most incoming freshman students. Even though students are aware of their possible weight gain most do not try to avoid it. A possible solution could be to require all students to take a fitness class. Students could have the opportunity to choose from a variety of different fitness classes that all involve different physical activities. For example, the choses could range from Yoga & Meditation to Cycling & Boot Camp. It is a proven fact that people do not enjoy being forced and told they need to work out and be healthier. With this in mind, students would be able to choose the class they prefer that would meet their physical abilities. Additionally, another option colleges could consider is to mandate students...
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...As a freshman I entered high school with a number of fears- what if I wasn’t good at art? Would I actually be any good at band? I was plagued with many cliched doubts and fears, but keeping my friends was of no concern to me. “People grow apart,” I was told, “ you enter high school with one group of friends and leave with a completely different bunch.” Looking back, it is difficult to tell whether I was resigned to the fact, or if I just didn’t believe it; I should like to think it was the latter, but my later actions lead me to believe that I really didn’t care. As freshman year progressed, one of my group began to drift away. This was due, in part, to an increasing apathy and even animosity on both sides as attempts to reconcile wrongs of...
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...against it, it is also an internal battle between the boys. Perceptions of being endangered may have a positive effect on unity in such institutions by creating common goals for them to achieve, to keep girls out and to fight against the disturbance of well-established and cherished traditions, but some customs, such as hazing may make students uncomfortable and anxious, may create a barrier against unity. Once a custom is set, it is often followed without question as a standard; simply put, it can be hard to change one’s perception since it is so deeply embedded in tradition. For over one hundred-fifty years, the Citadel has held a strict boys only policy. When Shannon Faulkner dared to challenge this rule, a huge outcry and widespread fear ensued. After realizing that they had accepted...
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...Freshman 15 Is the freshman 15 a real thing or is it a hype or myth? They say that the average freshman student in college will gain about 15 extra pounds by the end of their first year in college. But, does a person of the same age group who didn’t attend college meet that same average? Now, I am not expert on nutrition, but I do try to maintain a healthy and balanced diet. It is not rocket science to understand that if you over eat there is a very good chance that you will gain weight, despite your age or gender. What other reasons and examples can we explore that will explain the freshman 15 theory or urban myth. What are some of the things that a freshman in college might have to deal with in their first year? Most peoples’ first year in college can be a stressful experience, filled with anxiety of being thrown into a new environment. Stress is one example we may account weight gain in the first year. Many students go to college away from home and my live in a dorm room, where there is no kitchen available. This results in eating out, fast food, takeout, processed meals that are filled with preservatives and high fat, and calorie count. Irregular eating and sleeping schedules can attribute to weight gain, also late night meals and snacks. One example usually seem to be over looked and sometimes forgotten, is the consumption of alcohol, beers and liquors add more calories to your existing diet. Sitting for long periods of time, along with lack of exercise can also be a contributing...
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...I made it through speech class, and the rest of middle school, but the thought of having to speak in public still made my stomach queasy. By the time I started high school, I was still quiet, but less anxious. Maybe not less anxious, but I knew how to distract myself from worrying. For reasons I am not sure of even today I joined Future Business Leaders of America. I think some of my friends were joining, and I felt like I needed to be a part of something. Anyway, I joined. I, Shannon Marie Morrissey, a shy, little freshman, joined an organization in which I could have to shake hands with adults, organize fundraisers, and prepare oral presentations in front of judges. At first, I wasn’t very involved. I sat in the back at meetings and only signed up for a few fundraising activities. However, when I was a sophomore, I decided to attend the State Leadership Conference in...
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...order to eliminate any confusion. The Miriam Webster definition of globalization is, “the act or process of globalizing : the state of being globalized; especially : the development of an increasingly global economy marked especially by free trade, free flow of capital, and the tapping of cheaper foreign labor markets.” (MerriamWebster) This definition highlights both the causes and perceived effects of globalization. Globalization occurs when countries open up cross border trading which allows the free flow of capital. This definition also highlights one of the many controversial issues many may have with globalization: the reallocation of human capital to emerging economies. This negative connotation of the definition perpetuates the fear anti-globalizers associate with the progression of globalization. Though the progression of globalization does not come without objectors and protestors, it is hard to refute that since countries have progressed towards a more globalized society the overall quality of life for a country’s inhabitants has improved. Mandelbaum states, “More countries joined the global economy, and the volume of cross-border capital flows expanded rapidly, increasing by an average of 11 percent per year between the beginning of the 1990s and the middle of the next decade” (Madelbaum 88). As more countries joined the global economy, the level of trade between the countries in the global economy rose as well. While cross-border trading was increasing, so was...
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...petitioning for reinstatement of financial aid, due to the fact of a hardship year. To begin with, I was a freshman to Grossmont College, I was unfamiliar with the standards of classes, and I was not sure on what I wanted with furthering my education. I took some classes to figure out where my mindset was at, and to see how college would be for me, since I had only attended resources class from the start of six grade and throughout high school as well. I was so used to having the one on one attention to be there when I needed help. I had an additionally services such as individual instructions, a personal advocate, study group and many more additional accommodation to my needs. School for me was a challenge throughout my 12years because I had to accept the fact that I had a different style of learning. I had learning disabilities with my comprehension, and I work at a slower past, I battled with anxiety which has its up’s and down’s. I got frustrated with myself and wanted to give up in high school. It had made it also hard because I got bullied for being in special ED classes. I had low self-esteem, but with the support I had with special Ed and my Mother I graduated because I started to believe in myself , and found my motivation to keep going I also learned how to work with my disabilities and became comfortable. I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder, which had made my freshman year very difficult because I did not have a personal advocate and individual instructions. I also was...
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...Joshua Gamez DeVry University Professor: Tammy Williams-Hinson English 62 My Inspiration People sometimes need inspiration in their lives especially when they are lonely or depressed or even lost and people who always give up easily. I was one of those people in middle school through freshman year in high school. Until one person, an ROTC instructor that I met freshman year his name is Chief Master Sargent Butler we call Chief. Apparently he knew I had potential that I could do something in the program and life in the future. This person inspired me in so many ways he also motivated me to do something with my life so he made a very big impact on me for many reasons. The first reason for why he inspired me is because he taught me to never give up. In the beginning I used to give up all the time even in academics if I could not understand something I would give up. One day I had the courage to try out for the Armed Drill team in order to make it on the team you have to have a drill evaluation by your commander which to me it was easy but the second part it was the 30 min physical training session also known as the PT session or the Slayer as we used to call it as Cadets. When I did my session it was very difficult I gave up so I did not make the team I left the practice early and apologize to Chief who was the coach he told me to stay he wanted to talk to me after practice. He told me that I have so much potential that I could make it to the Crimson Knights which it was...
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...The sport of gymnastics had a significant influence in the development of my personality. In the fifteen years I spent dedicated to gymnastics it taught me determination and a strong work ethic. The perseverance paid off when my team won the East Region meets my freshman through senior years of high school. Being a member of a winning team was gratifying, but learning valuable life lessons made me a better person. Countless hours spent in the gym working out, push-ups, sit ups, practicing my skills, then doing them again, striving for perfection. Knowing if I cannot get this skill correct today, keep trying and maybe tomorrow will be my day. This makes me proud to have been a gymnast. Learning how to thrive and to fail with self-respect...
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...My name is Corey Danvers, 18 years old, and a freshman at Lindenwood University. I’m from Ft Lauderdale Florida, I’ve lived there my whole life. My parents are from Kingston and Rock River Jamaica. As a child I always had a big head and a skinny body, but I always participated in various sports such as soccer, flag football, and baseball. I was never athletic so it was hard for me to flourish in soccer. It took me 3 years to score 1 goal for the team I played for but I was a pretty good defender when it came down to it. As a child I always liked watching TV, my favorite cartoon was and still is Tom and Jerry. Even though none of the characters spoke a single word I found very funny. I would sit in front of the TV for hours with my legs folded and my mom would get mad that I was sitting so close to the TV. Eventually all that close TV watching caught up to me because now my eyes are messed up to the point where I can’t see anything from far away. In middle school, I got a little taller but I looked like a stick figure with long limbs. As I grew physically my athletic ability turned for the good. When I played flag football, I became one of the top players in that organization. I had my own little fan club from opposing teams. Their parents would yell out “watch out for number 38” and it always me made smile. It made me feel like I was doing this sport as a job, like Dwayne wade when he plays the Chicago Bulls. 12 pounds later, my dad finally thought it...
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...Haleigh Lakhan AP Lang. Pd 2 10/19/2015 As a student that has been exposed to both public and private school settings, the quality of my education has been substantial. In many ways my education was great because I learned to challenge myself and because I’m in control of what I learn. However there is one issue that I have noticed within my own education, the amount stress students face while getting an education. Eighth grade was when I really learned to challenge myself mentally. I was taking two high school courses—one of which I basically taught myself the entire curriculum—Algebra one and Physical Science. I struggled but I took initiative, I had tutoring sessions with my math teacher and I used my resources to the best of my abilities to pass my science class. To me this is what learning should be, give me the basic information and let me explore. I found it highly annoying that I wasn’t being taught but looking back it made me a better student. I realized that I retained the information I was teaching myself, instead of it being something I memorized and forgot a year later. Emerson radiated this point in his essay. He says “Respect the child, respect him to the end, but also respect yourself. Be the companion of his thought, the friend of his friendship, the lover of his virtue.” (Education Emerson) He believes you should give a child the basics and let them explore the topic, with your guidance when they need it. I did exactly that while taking physical science...
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