There are many different ways and things that everyone can to do help and serve the community. I had the privilege of helping in the Sabre Garden which had various different jobs for everyone to do and help participate in. The Sabre Garden is just one of the many things that helps the community in a great way. It also ties in with civic engagement and I felt like I made some progress with getting together with many other people and working together.…
Stolly Insurance Essay Essay question: If you had the authority to change your school or community in a positive way, what specific changes would you make and why? If I had the authority to help change my community in a more positive way, I would start an after school group that would help younger kids with homework and teaching them the importance of their faith. The group leaders would be high school kids that like working with young kids and have a strong connection with their religion. The younger kids could come to the church, where a group of high schoolers would be there helping them with their homework, followed by a religious lesson or activity and a sporting event or a game.…
Being involved in the community will change ones life. It was my senior year in high school until I realized what happens when one gets involved in their community. Being involved in the Miracle League not only helped the kids, it helped me as a person. I still remember the first time I went to the Miracle League. It was a tradition of my baseball team to go to the Miracle League once a year.…
The Government-in-Action tour will enable me to learn something that could change my life! I have a direction I would like to see my life take and this tour will broaden my perspective on my future career, my life and how I will make a difference. I will make connections and network with students and professionals that like me, want to create a postitive future for our country and the citizens across the nation. I hope to learn new facts and ideas about our government that without this networking opportunity I might miss. The connections that I will make will enable me to broaden my views and go back to my community to make changes locally and for our country.…
I have completed many hours of community service and I believe that it is my responsibility to involve myself in my community in any way possible. Getting involved in the community helps build a strong character and it teaches certain values that will benefit other communities. Speaking of community improvement, it is also my responsibility to pay any taxes set for me by our state and federal governments. Without taxpayer money, it would be impossible to maintain many of our most precious and crucial government funded organizations. If the American people allowed those organizations to fade away, we would be hurting our country and helping ourselves.…
On Saturday April 25, at the Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center (LBVESC) we, all the students from government class, had to go and help clean up the trail for Paso del Indio. We had three different groups some were helping with the plants and cutting the grass, for myself I had a spading fork and we would have to pick up remains from trees or other plants and place them on a wheelbarrow, then another group would come and take it form a trail for the visitors. Besides all the students, there was Mr. Miller and a supervisor that would tell us where to place the grass or what need to be cleaned up. Throughout the day we all mostly put out our energy and cleaned up the trail.…
(Not So) Social Media “Every year over the last decade or two, millions [of Americans] have withdrawn from the affairs of their communities” (Putnam). As time progresses, Americans care less and less about what is going on in their surroundings. Although Putnam’s piece, “Bowling Alone: America’s Declining Social Capital,” was published 20 years ago, his commentary on minimal social involvement still applies to trends in America today.…
What is Americanism? Americanism to me means showing patriotism or showing support for this country. Americanism to me means american patriotism. I believe that there are ways we can promote americanism. Serving in the military and voting are ways you can promote americanism but for many high schoolers that isn’t an option.…
Turning into an American can be awful for your wellbeing. A developing assortment of mortality research on settlers has demonstrated that the more they live in this nation, the more awful their rates of coronary illness, hypertension and diabetes. And keeping in mind that their American-conceived youngsters may have more cash, they have a tendency to live shorter lives than the guardians. The example conflicts with any thought that moving to America enhances each part of life. It additionally shows that in any event as far as wellbeing, stresses over digestion for the nation's 11 million illicit workers are mixed up.…
From the year 1776 up until now, over 318 million people call themselves an American Citizen and follow their own path in life that they have set out for themselves. The ideal American, is part of a race that shows patriotism for their country, they have freedoms, rights and protection that allow them opportunities to work and get an education because, they have high visions and hope to become successful in this new world. As one drives down the side streets of an American city neighborhood, almost half the houses on the block are displaying the colors most associated with America and its people; Red white, and blue. In cities, Immigrants are then able to group up with their own and be in a familiar culture while still pursuing their dream.…
Living in America, life should be richer, and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement, regardless of social class or circumstances of birth. Everyone around the world conflicts with their differences and in America, not everyone agrees. Some have stronger beliefs than others and sometimes we meet in the middle. Living in America we have created a diverse society by expressing true opinions and understanding the value our country has to offer.…
Living in the United States known as the melting pot and the country of immigrants, many today do not feel the need to relate to them and instead look down upon the recent immigrants who happen to be minorities in this country even if they have families living or who have lived her for centuries. Coming to the United states as immigrants and trying to live the american dream that is known to be the goal of this country does not come easy. Various historical events and law cases have helped us but the majority of these events have done the opposite. Classes which talk about topics such as oral history and immigration, many minorities and students who fall and relate to those categories are able to learn and teach others about the information they know and the stories that many tend to be seen as negative.…
I chose the topic community life because American people through the ages have changed in a lot of ways, but the one thing that stays the same is the ability to come together to make not only America great but the world as well. This ability makes America a very unique and exquisite place. Whether we are celebrating, mourning or helping those in need, you can always depend on the people to be there. The world benefits from American exceptionalism as well. When a tragedy strikes in other countries, America is always there to help.…
I have lived in six states and Puerto Rico throughout my life. In this time I have been lucky enoughto see the United States like most people don't get a chance to. While this is something I am grateful to have experienced, living abroad and immersing myself into another culture is something I have yet to experience. Living abroad can be difficult for some people as it is an adjustment to what they have known their whole lives. However, A great way for people to grow, and actually know the world and the people in it, and see how the rest of the world lives is by living amongst other cultures.…
The Quality of Life Living life is all about the old american dream. How can we have an american dream when americans don't even have a dream to look forward to anymore. Living is all about having fun, getting a job and just living your life to the fullest. People always say “i'm going to live how i want to live”. How can we live the way we want to when all we have to fear is fear itself.…