Equality of Opportunity Essay

J-Term is a three week process of hands on, career exploration, and internships during the month of January that take place at Lyndon Institute. For J-Term you pick three to four classes that interest you, while some students continue with their advanced placement classes. In some opinions this period of time is a waste but in others they enjoyed it very much. In my own thoughts, I think J-Term has a purpose to teach us that it’s not just about cramming for the A and is more to improve your…

I have had the pleasure of working with Sandy Stoll, for over 10 years. She possesses great leadership qualities that ensure the highest standards of care for all patients by placing emphasizes and focus on the facility thriving by providing person-centered care to all residents. She is a leader who is compassionate, patient, perceptive to details and very resourceful. She will never say “we can’t,” but is willing to say “we can find another way or a new approach.” She is at all times…

your worth and safety is no longer valued. Not only does one have to deal with the lost of their previous life, they have to pick themselves up in a country with limited opportunity, and extreme violence.“The one things i wish to change, is being able to provide for my family. I sit here, lost in a world where there is no opportunity, relying on whatever job i can get. It hurts to see my sons grow up alone, without parents, because it 's something i worked so hard to prevent” People migrate to…

Persuasion is a constant and rather successful method of getting people to do certain things. We are constantly being influenced and also influencing other people around us. There are several principles that help explain why humans sometimes irrationally do certain things that they wouldn’t normally do. Three of this several principles include the paradox of choice (which proves that when giving a lot of choice for any particular item, satisfaction decreases and sales decreases), scarcity (which…

when you submit yourself to the world of public objection. It takes a strong mind and a profound calling to partake in a protest. Personally, the decision not to protest has always bothered me more than the decision to stand up. I have passed opportunities to express dissent for something that I felt strongly about due to the possible negative social, emotional, economic, and often physical results of a protest. In The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner Smith faced all of the negative…

prospects very slim. However, they were determined and eventually found success. Working as a bartender in the Bronx, my father toiled from dusk till dawn until the opportunity of a job with Aer Lingus opened up to him. Hauling cargo into the belly of a plane may not be the most glamorous of jobs, but it gave us all the opportunity to travel back to Ireland every summer free…

Shark Tank, the critically-acclaimed reality show that has refreshed entrepreneurship in America, has also become a socially defining series. The recipient of the 2015 and 2014 Emmy Award for Outstanding Structured Reality Program, the business-themed show returns to the ABC Television Network for its seventh season. The Sharks tough, self-made, multi-millionaire and billionaire tycoons continue their search to invest in the best businesses and products that America has to offer. The Sharks…

donations, Kars 4 Kids handles every aspect of the donation, thereby eliminating any outside processors. This means more revenue goes to its charity programs. Children and families are the focus of Kars 4 Kids charities. Its mission seeks to provide opportunities to all children through mentoring and community outreach. Habitat for Humanity Automobile, truck, plane and boat donations support…

When your band’s tickets aren’t selling out the way you hoped they would, where do you turn? From big bands like Arcade Fire to small jazz ensembles, the industry is looking to Groupon and LivingSocial to reach a more expansive crowd. You can go on Groupon and get half-off tickets right now to Demi Lovato’s performance at the end of October. LivingSocial made a deal with AEG to help sell concert tickets in 2012, a team-up similar to the Groupon and Live Nation collaboration of 2011. Ever since…

Have you ever had an embarrassing acne breakout? It is most likely that you have, because eight out of ten people have experienced a breakout in their lifetime ("Why"). If such a situation occurs trying to pop the acne is not the best way to get rid of it, and would likely cause scarring. Instead, see a dermatologist. Dermatologists help treat people with conditions of the skin, hair, and nails ("About Dermatology"). Helping people feel good about their appearance and health is something that…