4. Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again? (4%)
Brilliant emerald, vibrant crimson and glittering white explosions illuminate the sky. Over 1,400 boys and girls from 42 states and 38 countries sit in the stands, mesmerized by the dazzling display. It’s the beginning the summer, we sit in the stands as individuals. I feel no allegiance to the purple shirt on my back nor the the girls wearing the same one sitting on either side of me. A piece of plastic shaped like a credit card burns a hole in my conscience.
Eight years at Smith had taught me something that can be used in
Each housing unit has it’s own personality and Deck 4 is characterized by its nonchalant approach. Deck 4’s indolent attitude was quite discouraging. The indolence, it killed me. It had been years since they’d had any success. I most certainly didn’t fit in, but I didn’t even try to. By boycotting Deck 4 I had become exactly what I had been protesting: nonchalant, apathetic, removed. …show more content…
Be genuine. I would cheer at games, wear Deck Four purple when needed, but I never truly believed. In order to actually change the morale of Deck Four, I knew it was necessary that my own passion was genuine. I am proud that I made a difference in Deck 4; especially after all Culver has done for me. I decided to channel my own undying passion for Culver to ignite a love for Deck 4.
Self-discipline: Be patient, slow to anger, avoid impulsive behavior, consider the
Brilliant emerald, vibrant crimson and glittering white explosions illuminate the sky. Over 1,400 boys and girls from 42 states and 38 countries sit in the stands, mesmerized by the dazzling display. It’s the beginning the summer, we sit in the stands as individuals. I feel no allegiance to the purple shirt on my back nor the the girls wearing the same one sitting on either side of me. A piece of plastic shaped like a credit card burns a hole in my conscience.
Eight years at Smith had taught me something that can be used in
Each housing unit has it’s own personality and Deck 4 is characterized by its nonchalant approach. Deck 4’s indolent attitude was quite discouraging. The indolence, it killed me. It had been years since they’d had any success. I most certainly didn’t fit in, but I didn’t even try to. By boycotting Deck 4 I had become exactly what I had been protesting: nonchalant, apathetic, removed. …show more content…
Be genuine. I would cheer at games, wear Deck Four purple when needed, but I never truly believed. In order to actually change the morale of Deck Four, I knew it was necessary that my own passion was genuine. I am proud that I made a difference in Deck 4; especially after all Culver has done for me. I decided to channel my own undying passion for Culver to ignite a love for Deck 4.
Self-discipline: Be patient, slow to anger, avoid impulsive behavior, consider the