Focusing on my effort to become an Eagle Scout‚ I faced many obstacles but worked very hard and was determined to become an Eagle Scout. On my path to becoming an Eagle Scout‚ there were many people who doubted my ability and leadership skills. However‚ I persevered and focused on my goal. From the time I joined the Boy Scouts at age thirteen‚ I had been hearing about the Boy Scouts and the highest rank that could be achieved. Hearing stories about previous Eagle Scouts that had come through my troop
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immigrant‚ I adapted to big city life. Notwithstanding‚ moving from Iran to Indianapolis‚ IN; offered vastly different cultural and language experiences. However‚ this adversity has but brought new and exciting opportunities. As an immigrant to the United States and as a person of color who had to help support my family throughout my undergraduate education‚ I am well aware of the challenges that students must navigate to be successful. To support others in their quest for academic excellence‚ I worked
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country chooses a national winner and submits one entry for the UPU international competition. Entries must reach the UPU International Bureau no later than 30 April each year. The theme of the 2013 competition is: "Write someone a letter explaining why water is a precious resource" The 2013 theme ties in with the International Decade for Action "Water for Life" 2005–2015. Water serves a multitude of different purposes‚ and it is vital that we preserve this precious natural resource. Access to water
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My name is Theresa Dauda‚ I am currently an undergraduate student at the University of Manitoba. I was born and raised in the Sierra Leone. Growing up in Africa I have seen a lot of people in various background and I know how life sometimes can be unpredictable. I have been working in a hospital setting as a lab secretary and I know what it means to be sick‚ but without the experience to render help to the sick‚ that I always dream of. For me‚ nursing is more than just a simple career or job; it’s
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JUDY BRADY I Want a Wife (1971) Judy Brady’s essay became an instant classic when it appeared in 1971 in the premier issue of the feminist magazine Ms. As you read‚ analyze the definitions of “husband” and “wife” that Brady uses‚ and consider why this essay became so powerful in the 1970s. I belong to that classification of people known as wives. I am A Wife. And‚ not altogether incidentally‚ I am a mother. Not too long ago a male friend of mine appeared on the scene fresh from a recent
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Becoming an active‚ involved FFA member is a great way to learn how to be a leader and refine the leadership skills you already possess. FFA can provide you with the knowledge and tools to strengthen your personal skills‚ to help you learn to manage your time wisely‚ to develop self-respect and to teach you how to gn respect from your peers and family. You might enjoy public speaking and you may even run for an FFA office at the chapter‚ state or national level. FFA will show you how to lead-an important
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December 2012 Argument Essay The topic of gay marriage has always been controversial. Anytime the idea of same sex couples being allowed to marry is brought up there’s almost always an argument started. It’s viewed by many as wrong and many think it should remain illegal‚ but why? If two people are happy‚ no matter the gender‚ why should anything stop them from marrying? Male and female‚ male and male‚ or female and female‚ it shouldn’t matter; if they’re happy and want to marry‚ let them. Most
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Why I Became a Nurse “Why I Became a Nurse” Nursing was not always something that I wanted to do in the beginning. I wanted to be a Photographer. Looking back at that period in my life there were many areas of my life that I needed to assess. I already had a daughter and was currently going to school for Photography. So the question became do I keep my passion‚ and will it always pay the bills? Alternatively‚ do I change career paths and pursue a new career that I know will pay the bills
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Rohan Shad in Understandings & Epiphanies3 min read Why I want to be a doctor First of all‚ I really enjoy medschool; it’s full of crazy ups and downs‚ but honestly‚ I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. I actually started this essay almost a year ago‚ and it’s been stuck at that one line until now. I confess that I am slightly materialistic‚ I do care about the money. I do care about the life I want to live when I’m older. I feel guilty about it sometimes. The general public views doctors as
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scarier as I consider my next steps. I am nearing the end of my second year at Wake Tech Community College and it is time to figure out what my next step is for continuing my education. In doing so‚ I am haunted by so many questions. Where do I want to go? What career path will best suit me? What if I make the wrong decision? My one goal in life is to find something that I would love to do for the rest of my life and stick with it. I believe this would definitely be accomplished if I went into
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