Some parts of my schedule are flexible, such as class times and work days. Fitting homework and studying in when I’m not at work and building a routine that you can stick to, but are able to adjust if other important things come up. As a working student, I have to be ready to adapt to new assignments, unexpected errands, and sudden work crises that need to be addressed immediately, so i make sure there is enough study time in my work schedule so that if something comes up, I can shift it into another slot during the week. I always communicate my schedule to my employers, friends, clients and family and make sure the people around me know where i'll be and when. I Sign up for an online calendar and send the URL to the people who depend on knowing where I am and when.…
Growing up in a single parent household, I have faced many trials and tribulations. One of these trials and tribulations was growing up in a low income family with limited opportunities. I was a bright, productive student, in 9th grade year I tried my hardest, even in math and science, to make my freshman year the best and most productive; I got good grades, joined the track team and got a job. But then during my 10th through 11th grade years I began to experience verbal and mental abuse at the hand of a family member. At one point I had run away from home to get away from my problems.…
I carry many things on my person at all times of the day. There are things that can be seen and others that can’t be seen. Everything that I carry either has a story or a meaning behind it. The tangible objects that I carry are the ones that have meanings behind them. The intangible ones have stories which give them life and either lift me or burden me.…
The Things They Carried Essay In the book The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien, the soldiers carried many things during the war that were linked to the person they were. The story takes place in 1960’s during the Vietnam war, and is a collection of short stories by Tim O’Brien who was drafted into the war in his early twenties. The book is based on events and emotions that affected him during the war, and in the first chapter he writes about all of the things that the men carried in Vietnam. Many of these things were tangible objects that represent them and their lives during war, but more so was the intangible things that defined them in this story.…
Being an immigrant from a country experiencing issues like health outbreaks, an unjust government, and a disastrous economy has had a negative impact on my education here in the United states. I came from Ethiopia to Minnesota when I was seven years old and at the time mass shootings operated by the government were a norm in Ethiopia. I remember walking to school with my sister and hearing gunshots in the distance followed by adults dragging us into their houses for protection. I also remember watching the news and seeing protesters getting beat with batons by soldiers. Life was extremely difficult for both my parents and I. Now that I am in America, I am thankful everyday that my sister, parents and I escaped the horrid reality of living in Ethiopia.…
One time where I had to be a leader and help others out was when my field hockey team and I were facing our biggest opponent of the season; Columbus Academy. The whole entire game was an upfield battle as both teams were very skilled and kept each other on their toes. As the game went on, I saw that many of the girls on my team were becoming very frustrated, as the hard work they were putting in got shot down by the other team. When it reached the end of the game, the score had been a tie; 0-0. This resulted in an overtime 7 vs. 7 game.…
Hi Donna, I agree with the four key values you named that are important when establishing and conducting treatment groups. My list was similar to your list, except I said individualization and you said solidarity. I put individualization because I feel everyone should be treated as different within the group.…
Growing up, my heath has always been a factor that would I consider, it could either break me or make me. I was born with Sickle Cell Disease, and over the years it has been tough for me to keep up with my social and academic life. I have to always worry about taking my medications, staying fit and hydrated in order to avoid a crisis. My mother also has Sickle Cell Disease, and when I was born she passes it down to brother and I. During middle school and high school my parents were very active in making sure I got the right medical attention that I needed.…
Test yourself! In what life areas have you exhibited strong integrity? In what areas would you like to develop greater integrity?…
Life started getting rough for me around the time that my dad was terminated (11/10/2016). Everything seems to be coming at me all at once. Asides from studying for finals, I was also focused on working two jobs because everything in the house became my responsibility. Mortgage became my responsibility, bills became mine, car loans became mine, expenses in the house became mine as well. I became the support system for my family, both emotionally and financially.…
This I Believe Paper I believe in happiness. I believe no matter what everyone can be happy. Happiness is a choice that everyone has the ability to make. It's an extraordinary choice everyone should invest in.…
I was raised in a upper middle class family with two great parents and a bipolar older sister. My sister not only suffered from bipolar disorder but she also had many other illnesses that affected her, this affected our family greatly. As I was growing up, my sister was suffering from many illnesses that require medical attention, because of this my parents were always taking my sister all across the country to visit various doctors and medical clinics, this resulted in me being by myself most of the time. At first because I was alone most of the time I did what any child would do which included staying up late, watching endless amounts of tv, and eating junk food. As time went on I got sick of doing these things so I began to go to bed early…
1. Given what you’ve heard on today’s call, should you be selected for this position, what would be your top three priorities? Given that as time goes by, and things change based on the two forces: Interior – attrition, culture climate, employee benefits (telework, flexible work schedules, quality of work-life and work-life balance, etc.), and Exterior – changes in Agency mission, Congressional and Legislative mandates, competing job market, etc. My top three priorities will change from time to time. I have built my career working from the GS-5 level to the position of a Senior Executive.…
Moving out at 18 January 30, 2017, just 3 weeks after my eighteenth birthday my dad gave me two options: Give up my phone and live with him or leave. I chose to pack up my bags and move in with a friend of mine. It was a shock at first since my dad would always take care of all my responsibilities. I didn’t know how to function properly and had to learn to take care of myself. Moving out has taught me many valuable lessons in life.…
Philosophy of life is an overall vision of or attitude toward life and the purpose of life (Merriam Webster). This point in my life I have taken a few values that I hold in high regards. These values include family, friendship, moral, love, education, optimist, happiness, and purpose. I will be describing in this essay my philosophy and why I hold these values of high regards in my life.…