...Sitting in the small yet bustling counselor’s office in a warm yet seemingly unused wooden chair with a rough padding and stiff wooden frame, I wait for my name to be called into the conference room to meet with NWACC Upward Bound’s Director Jason Ervin and Academic Coordinator Austin Jones. Although trying to maintain a calm, cool, and collected persona about myself, my name gets called to come in and right when I sit down the nervousness that was perfectly hidden before begins to pour out just like oil does when a pipeline ruptures; however, sitting directly across the table from me is Austin wearing a tattered trapper hat, which he cleverly uses as an icebreaker to lessen the tension in the room. Jason Ervin, director of the entire Upward...
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...The moment that I realized I wanted to enhance my academic performance was when I was selected to attend the “Upward Bound” program at Mississippi State University. I and a few other students were accepted into this program because we were performing at higher academic level from the rest of our peers. In order to get accepted into the Upward Bound program, a student’s GPA had to be a minimum 3.0. When I learned that I was one of the student’s chosen to be a part of this program, I was very excited and scared. The fear that I felt existed because the program was being held at a university and I did not know what to expect. On the other hand, I was excited to be away from home and have the opportunity to be able to coexist among older students. After arriving at Mississippi State University, I eventually got settled in and became inspired by my new environment. I took a tour of the entire campus so that I could become familiar with the buildings and halls that would host my classes. I visited buildings such as the library, cafeteria, and sororities and fraternities. While touring the campus, I remember feeling more determined and inspired to work harder so that I can experience the college lifestyle. I wanted to connect with embracing more knowledge so that I can create a brighter future for myself and I knew that this environment would be the gateway to that. On my first day sitting in a college classroom, I had decided that I wanted to enhance my learning and become more knowledgable...
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...aware, it’s a difficult transition. From living on my own, to the rigorous courses, it is not facile. Among those challenging courses is English 1301; an undeniable accommodation from the expectation in high school English. English 1301 is the first semester of freshman English and is designed to promote critical thinking, reading, and writing. The concept of appeals is important when it comes to writing, the following appeals are observant in our everyday lives; pathos, logos, and ethos. In this essay, I will demonstrate the time I successfully joined a college readiness program at UTA; known as Upward Bound. Upward Bound is a federally funded organization sponsored by The University of Texas at Arlington. The club was created fifty years ago, and has expanded immensely over the years. Upward Bound was founded in 1965 by the U.S Department of Education. This program equips students all around the country with the necessarily tools to succeed during and after high school. Upward Bound allows ages 14-18 take advantage of their...
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...Today nobody can avoid the influence exerted by digital media. Digital media is the type of media being computerized, in contrast with traditional media, such as newspapers, magazines, films and pictures. As digital media is constantly evolving, its future trend will be discussed and elaborated in the following essay. To begin with, the development of digital media poses a serious threat on traditional media, including newspapers, magazines, radio and cable TV. Christopher Zara, the reporter from International Business Times, has reported in his article that newspapers industries have shrunk by 40% in the last ten years, one of the fastest declining industries in US. On the contrary, there is an upward trend in digital media. The popularity of digital media will continually increase as it has a lot of key benefits, the major advantage lies in its convenience. It allows people to store and access information and data at anywhere at any time by using computers, smart phones or any of the various electronic gadgets flooding the market. With everybody owning at least one of these essential devices, society is relying on digital media more than ever and will be more in the future. On top of that, digital media enables people to have more freedom to select what they want to view and contribute easily in our online world. As a result, its users will increase dramatically in the next few decades. Printed media might disappear altogether in the future, which would be a loss of the entire...
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...EDUCATION ESSAY My purpose for seeking a Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership is to expand my knowledge of theory and research methods as it pertains to education. I especially want to fine-tune my research skills as I feel that the importance of gaining research skills is imperative to becoming a lifelong learner and developing intellectual self-actualization as I prepare myself for a career in Education. I realize the importance of gaining credibility among my future colleagues and people that I will be serving in the field. My view of Education is that of a reformist. I have a particular interest in the improvement of homeless individuals, single mothers and women of color. Because of my own experience with both homelessness and single motherhood, I know the feeling of helplessness as you are sinking deeper and deeper in desperation that you feel that you will never recover from it. I have seen how generations of these people have become prisoners by being illiterate and /or insufficiently educated around our city with little or no hope of getting free from their bondage. Although I have struggled hard to get myself out of this situation I refuse to forget. I have strove to make a difference wherever I can. As volunteer at Christian Assistance Ministry I witnessed the overworked conditions that the social workers and volunteers faced. Worn from these conditions these dedicated workers had no respite from their daily work of feeding, clothing and providing funds for...
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...The integumentary system is comprised of cutaneous membrane and accessory structures. Accounting for approximately 16% of the body's total mass, it is the largest and most accessible organ that is constantly providing protection from external elements such as microorganisms, UV and chemical exposure (Martini, Nath & Bartholomew, 2012). The appearance of the skin is due to interdependent biological and physiological factor that are all subject to changes from intrinsic and extrinsic elements of ageing (Draelos & Pugliese, 2011). This essay will address the function and structure of the skin and how they changes with age. The epidermis consists of stratified layers where the majority of cells are keratinocytes which manufacture the protein keratin....
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...Running Head: THE BUREAUCRATIC MIND! 1 ! ! ! ! ! The Bureaucratic Mind! Aparna V! M2014HRM008, MA (HRM & LR)! TISS, Mumbai! ! ! ! ! THE BUREAUCRATIC MIND! 2 The Bureaucratic Mind! ! Bureaucracy can be defined as a system of administration founded on policies, procedures and, often, a rigid hierarchical structure. In the context of human psyche, this essay argues that the human mind has a tendency to be inherently and naturally bureaucratic in numerous ways. A few parallels are drawn as a demonstration of this argument.! ! Highly Structured Mind An infant’s mind is free from any rigid structures of identity. Over a period of time, many such constructs evolve with which the infant identifies itself. A few of these basic constructs include the notion of ‘self ’ and ‘other’, ‘right’ and ‘wrong’, the concept of gender, and the notion of a family. As a child grows, several other constructs including that of nationality, caste, and religion are built into the human mind. A growing person might begin to associate herself with such notions, thus fortifying the structures in their mind. The world at large is perceived through the sieve of such structures. Once absorbed, it requires a conscious and sustained effort to unlearn the structures.! Further, there is a tendency to adhere to formal time-tested methods to achieve certain ends rather than being informal and adventurous. It can be observed that the human mind tends to align itself better with the rest of society...
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...Western Governors University: University for a Busy Lifestyle Western Governors University Abstract This essay describes three of the major reasons why people who have a busy schedule are able to attend Western Governors University (WGU). The first point argued is that they are able to complete individual classes at their own pace, including speeding through classes they find easy and taking more time on difficult classes. The second point argued is that they are able to arrange their own hours to work around their schedules, even those that work awkward or inconsistent hours. The final point argued is that they are able to work on their classes from wherever they feel most comfortable and do not have to attend classroom meetings. It is concluded from these arguments that WGU is a good place for people with busy lives to continue their education. Western Governors University: University for a Busy Lifestyle People with busy lifestyles, varying schedules, and extreme time restrictions may think that getting their college degree is impossible. WGU is a school that accommodates just these sorts of people. WGU offers all of the advantages of a traditional university in an online package. It is the perfect school for students with busy lifestyles because these students are able to complete individual classes at their own pace, arrange their own hours, and do their schooling from home or wherever they feel most comfortable without sacrificing the support structure of a standard...
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...corporate section has two sub-segments; the business gift segment and the incentive program segment. The incentive program is an all year market, while the business gift segments have a peak during the festive season. Godiva estimates that the business gift segment will grow at a compounded rate of 5 per cent per annum while the incentive program segment will increase at a rate of about 8 percent annually. The firm subdivides the retail segment into personal gift segment and the personal treat segment. People either purchase premium chocolate for personal consumption or as a gift to friends, family and colleagues (Godiva.com, 2015). The largest market at the moment is the personal gift sub-segment. However, the personal treat sub-segment is bound to grow at a double-digit rate of more than 14 every year. Product targeting The company targets three types of consumers. These are the affluent class, the...
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...corporate section has two sub-segments; the business gift segment and the incentive program segment. The incentive program is an all year market, while the business gift segments have a peak during the festive season. Godiva estimates that the business gift segment will grow at a compounded rate of 5 per cent per annum while the incentive program segment will increase at a rate of about 8 percent annually. The firm subdivides the retail segment into personal gift segment and the personal treat segment. People either purchase premium chocolate for personal consumption or as a gift to friends, family and colleagues (Godiva.com, 2015). The largest market at the moment is the personal gift sub-segment. However, the personal treat sub-segment is bound to grow at a double-digit rate of more than 14 every year. Product targeting The company targets three types of consumers. These are the affluent class, the strivers and...
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...By: Hriskesh Ashokan, 42522490 Describing and illustrating changes in the international cocoa/chocolate market over the last 20 years. Hriskesh Ashokan 42522490 The aim of this essay is to apply the economic concepts I have learnt, to depict changes that have taken place in the international cocoa/chocolate market over the last 20 years. Given the criteria that we are only allowed up to five articles to cite references, most of my figures will be limited to those portrayed in my sourced articles. In recent years, the market for chocolate has been rather stagnant (Britain:Stuffed; Chocolate, 2003)Let’s take demand into consideration, for being a force that has driven the change in the cocoa/chocolate market. There are several factors that affect demand, but in this case, notable ones that are related to the chocolate market would have to be specific preferences of consumers, as well as the number of consumers. With Britain being one of the world’s largest consumers of chocolate, let’s relate to the sales figures they have had. The decline in sales numbers can be attributed to consumer behaviour. It could be the fact that consumers have been made more aware that chocolate is not forgiving when it comes to health. ‘Perhaps browbeaten by the obesity scaremongers, perhaps disgusted by their inability to see their toes’ (Britain:Stuffed; Chocolate, 2003). This undesired change in their preference for chocolate is reflected with a decrease in demand. This is shown in figure 1...
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...The Necessity of Art in Station Eleven Ever since I can remember I have loved theatre. It’s been a constant presence, and an important touchstone, in my life. However, for as long as I’ve loved theatre, I have also been ridiculed for my enjoyment of it. As a child, my interest was tolerated as something precious, something I was bound to grow out of. My parents and teachers would sit in the audience, clapping and cheering me on, all the while thinking to themselves “I bet she’ll make a great lawyer one day.” They thought, like most of society, theatre was an unnecessary luxury; a pastime for the rich and powerful, for those who didn’t have to worry about putting food on the table, or clothes on their children’s backs. Certainly not something that one makes a career out of. It was inevitable that I would eventually wake up and announce my decision to study psychology or journalism. Now, I am only weeks away from legal adulthood, and that day still hasn’t come. As I apply for university theatre programs, I find it difficult to justify my choices and yet I still continue to make them because I can’t imagine being happy doing anything else. My novel, Emily St. John Mandel’s Station Eleven takes place in a world stripped bare by an influenza that wipes out 99.9% of the population. Kirsten Raymonde, the novel’s primary protagonist, is one of the few survivors. In the twenty years since the collapse, the world has become a savage, lawless place, where thievery runs rampant and murder...
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...1 TOPIC it means, globalization is going to happen. The world is going to get more connected, and thus increases communication, transportation and technologies. Arguing against it seems pointless, we all can't go back to being isolationists. The term ‘Globalization' has become skewed from its original meaning. In essence, it means the increasingly global scope of everything from travel to trade. In describing this globalizing trend, former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan states that, "Arguing against globalization is like arguing against the laws of gravity." Annan is claiming that the power to globalize, whether for humanitarian or corporate reasons, is such that no one and nothing can resist the urge to grow and learn. He is, in fact, describing universal and human nature. The universal forces of attraction, or gravity, cause any body with inherent mass to both attract and be attracted by other bodies with inherent mass, with the result that the smaller ones are drawn toward or are engulfed by the larger ones. Annan's comparison of these forces to those of globalization creates a very clear image of regional and national affairs gravitating toward or becoming international ones. He is referring to the corporate takeover of one company by another or the merging of several to become a conglomerate. He is referring to an airplane assembly line using parts made from 57 different companies in as many countries. He is referring to the capacity to engage in overseas warfare...
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...This essay contributes to insightful endeavors to comprehend what Segal implied when he distributed an article in Foreign Affairs in 1999 under the headline “Does China matter”? This question has set off a great deal of dialogs. Obviously China matters for some people from time to time, especially the Chinese themselves, and politicians who settle on choices that have implications or suggestions for foreign policy. Segal had a great extent bound himself to the political and key ramifications of a rising China. China is the oldest continuous civilization in the world. When in the second half century, China was a weak state, rocked by revolts and huge natural disasters & humiliated by foreign invasions. Even during the great leap forward it...
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...data to determine market rates. Steps in Compensation Benchmarking * Identify compensation goals and objectives Specify what is to be accomplished through the company’s compensation system (e.g., retain high-performing employees, reward individuals who add significant value, support and encourage flight crew team performance), and then set objectives accordingly. * Assess desired compensation mix Determine the proportional relationship between base salary, short-term incentives and long-term incentives. The mix reflects how much “risk” the company is willing to build into the compensation package and how performance-oriented it chooses to be. * Determine competitive levels for each part of the compensation package Within the bounds of the company’s target marketplace, consider what competitive level is relevant for each piece of the compensation picture. Depending on the company’s human resource requirements, financial condition and operating...
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