founded in the United States; upon its conception, the college’s main purpose was to train young men for the ministry. Harvard was modeled after Oxford and Cambridge universities (About Harvard College). During the early 19th century, smaller colleges were founded to help young men transition from rural farms to urban occupations. Prestigious colleges at the time became more exclusive by concentrating on the children from wealthy families, ministers and a few others. Those prestigious colleges and
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reasons to believe that I am not just another medical student often portrayed as a nerdy, focused, dedicated person. Here is my story of immense struggle, pain, humor and confusion. “Philosophy! Yes that’s what I want to do after finishing school!”- I announced with pride and an intellectual air, sensing almost a discovery of sorts, discovery of my true passion and interest based on my convictions, ideas and daily thought process. Studying for entrance seemed too much of a headache- with all the cramming
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extremely dedicated to my goals and proved that as I earned my BS in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science from Michigan State University in 2007. I then went on to receive my ADN from Schoolcraft College in 2011, which has led me to my position as a licensed RN at an acute rehab center. After working as a licensed RN for the past year I have discovered that I would like to strengthen my skillset in my field by going back to school yet again, this time to receive my BSN. During this past
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where they can attain self- sufficiency. SAMMinistries priority is to give these people hope, and reassurance that everything will turn out in their favor. In order for this organization to support the homeless and work with them they need to attend school or have a job. This organization tries to meet the needs of every family they are involved with, and give them a place to turn to when they have nowhere else to go. Their mission is to decrease and overcome homelessness with the help of the community
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changed my life forever. It all happened so fast at such a young age. The new school year started out being just another ordinary year until around Christmas time, when I met a person who I had no idea would change my life forever and shape me into a better person. At only eight years old, I began understanding that not everyone was the same and some of us were born with disabilities. A disability makes that one person unique in their own way. Christmas of 2008, a new student joined my gym class
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Returning to School xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ENG xxx Instructor: xxxx xx, xxxx Returning to school was one of the important decisions, I have made about my future. I will be discussing my reasons for returning to school. Such as setting a good example for my children and getting a higher education. Returning to school was a very important decision for many reasons that include setting a good example for my children and carrier
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the same time, my family was aware that there would be challenges when we arrived in the United States, the new world. The different culture, education methods, and environment around us were challenging. Now, all these changes have benefited me and prepared me to face all the challenges involved with accomplishing my childhood goal of being a successful business professional. My father’s approach to his business has been my inspiration. During high school, it was my fortune to spend my spare time
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I know a lot people in U.S. can speak English, but I can’t. Learning English is the most difficult thing in my life.When I was 10 years old, I went to a country call Hondura, and I start learning Spanish over there. When I start learning Spanish, I feel Spanish is very easy. After a year, I ready can speak very well and talk to the people in that country. But when I start learning English in U.S., I can feel is not easy learn English. Unlike Spanish, English is very hard to pronounce the word
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My Plan for Academic Success Nick W Are we truly prepared for any possible event that may happen in our future? If I were to gauge my academic success so far, I’d probably give it a 7/10. This is because while my freshman year was amazing, and I did well for that year, my sophomore year was terrible, pessimistic and depressing. I did the bare minimum of everything that was assigned to me, and what I did do was terribly prepared and the effort that was put in was the bare minimum as well. But,
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want to do with my life after college. Like most of the students in the biochemistry department, I had already firmly decided that I wanted to go to medical school after I graduate and eventually become a doctor and make money. What this class has helped me realize is that there are many more opportunities out there in the workforce that could be just as fulfilling and still be able to make enough income to live a comfortable lifestyle and help pay off student loans and provide for my family etc. Before
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