I believe adapting to changes
I believe adapting to changes
The sun’s burning rays beat down on us as we dug through the layers of Egyptian sand and rock. We had only begun the excavation the previous day and had already uncovered one-fifth of the ancient pyramid. I, as well as a team of high-ranking archaeologists, had accompanied Sarah Parcak in an expedition to unearth a lost Egyptian pyramid. “How’s your section of the chamber coming along, Erica? We’ve just uncovered a new sarcophagus,” remarked Sarah as she passed by, carrying a large coffin.…
Have you ever had trouble talking about yourself to other people? I have that problem all the time. Let me start off by telling you that I am Larissa Juarez Ramos and I will be telling you a little about my background, my experiences, and my personal dreams. I am from Galveston, Texas and I have lived in the Brazoria County area all my life. I have lived in Freeport, Clute, and am currently living in Jones Creek.…
Who am I? I am Sarah, and although I possess a commonly used name, I do not possess a common personality. Therefore, what differentiates me from all the other people named Sarah? My dedication and eccentricity is what makes me unique.…
I am so grateful that my life is filled with wonderful people. I think the person that has made the biggest difference in my life is my caseworker Shannon Dean-Wilson. I have known Mrs. Dean-Wilson for about four years. We met through Safe Journey & APP (Adolescent Adult Parenting), my assigned caseworker. Since the day I met her she has wanted nothing but the best for me.…
I am Ashley Marie Lupo. I am a woman, heterosexual, upper class, White, Lutheran- Christian; but I am so much more than that. My people are everyone. I accept everyone for who they are and what they bring with them and I don’t alienate anyone for being different. My home is Stamford, CT and in general the North East, that is where I was born and raised.…
My names Victoria Rios, I’m a very outgoing person and friendly. I find it easy to talk to people and get along with others weather they're very different from me. I feel more mature for my age, so dealing with older people is better for me then a bunch of kids. My senior year and all throughout high school, I tried taking classes that were health science related. I based my electives around health science going through school because I know I wanted to get into the medical field.…
I grew up in the streets of poverty and immigrant families from different countries. I am Sabrina Amar and I believe I was born to make a change in the world. I always felt the need to help people no matter what their situation could be. I was raised by a single mother who survived cancer twice and waitress for more then twenty years to provide for me and older sister. I have always been around love and support from my mother and sister.…
College Essay Growing up in New Haven, Connecticut there weren’t big mansions, people with expensive cars, nor any sign of wealth .It ’s a small city filled with homeless people, violence and poor neighborhoods that made me into the person I am today. A city so small you see the same people everyday.…
Introduction The question of who am I has never really been more difficult than answering “I am Sarah Newell. I am from Libertyville, Illinois, I am nineteen years old and studying Psychology at Calvin College.” But, this question has always been answered in the present, never in the past or the future.…
After we all eat, everyone usually gets so full that we all lay down and take naps until the game comes on .After naps everyone gets up and finds a spot around the television to get ready for the game. My grandmother puts on her cowboy jersey and from there on the next couple of hours is loud noises, cheering, and fun. After the game, everyone…
Greetings Carine McCandless, I finally made it to Alaska and I believe my journey is going to end soon. Later, after arriving, I ran out of food and I went out to search for food such as fruit or berries. After eating a handful I fell asleep and I awaken with excruciating pain. I started to read the book and I had got the plants mixed with a poisonous plant that look exactly alike. I started making myself throw up and began reading more into the book I figured that the plant I ate can cause starvation and death.…
Rileigh Deitemeyer A phrase I have heard a lot over the years is, “You look just like your father”, and each time my father and I would exchange a glance that to us meant, “little do they know”. This is because if you were to look at me next to my parents, you would have no idea that I’m adopted. My birthmother was thirteen years-old when she gave birth to me and was taking care of all her younger siblings in a household with drug and alcohol usage. Not being able to care for me, she gave me up for adoption.…
As I grew up, sports were a good thing. They brought out the competitive side of me and, helped me met new friends. At an early age, I learned that nothing is given to you; you have to work for it. The person that taught me that was my very first coach, Coach Mariah Hanna. She was imparting a humble, confident spirit in me from the age of four and, she didn’t even know.…
In the morning me and my dad go play football with friends and family. It appears that we are not the only ones. Others play football as well on Thanksgiving. Second, going to parties or having…
My reflection: I have lived in India till 22 and moved to USA after finishing my bachelor’s degree. I respect Indian culture and I try to follow Indian customs. I always thought my values reflect Indian culture before coming to the class. When I initially came to US from India, I found many differences between both the cultures and I needed time to adjust to the customs and practices in USA. In India, Salutation is very important while addressing people.…