reveal itself . As for myself, I’ve dealt with many of my own hardships whether it be personal, educational, or in extracurricular activities, that have helped shaped me into the person that I am today. Even though my life has always been revolved around sports, it wasn’t until I joined cross country and track during my sophomore year that I realized the strong passion I have for running. It has not only become a part of my everyday life, but has also helped me learn more about myself. During…
In my three years at Beckman, I have created various titles for myself such as the freshman on Varsity soccer, Link Cru Coordinator, and Second Team All-League lacrosse player. In brief, I am everybody. Yet at the same time, I am nobody. As a freshman, I was an anxious and petite girl who was afraid of standing up for herself; I was incredibly scared of speaking up in class or making new friends. After realizing my issues, beginning medication, and understanding my weaknesses, my personality…
Growing up as the main tyke I needed to stick up for myself. Other than my quick family, I never had anybody to stick up for me. Realizing that I was the main tyke, it would be judgment skills to defend myself. During the time of my life, there were sure circumstances in which I wish I had the guts to stick up for myself. In spite of the fact that I am still youthful, life is still a learning process that I need to perform. The objective that I need to accomplish is to quit being dreadful and…
and low self-esteem, I find this quote to be very easy to relate to. With this mindset, it can be difficult to have a positive outlook not only on life, but on myself. This essay gives me a chance to explore the parts of myself that I am proud of and examine the people and events that have shaped me. Three words I would use to describe myself are logical, open-minded, and responsible. Everyone is logical to some degree, but I consider it to be part of my identity because I find that I make…
Critical reflection Reflecting back on what I have learnt about myself as a writer is that it is okay to be aware of your weaknesses and using the necessary tools to support and strengthen them. As a writer it is good to step outside of your comfort zone and experiment with new genres. Let your writing take you on an emotional journey, and let your emotions lead your writing into a new journey. As a writer you need to expand your vocabulary and use powerful descriptive words to really create a…
Although I am legally Caucasian and Filipino, I consider myself a Puerto Rican American. This is because I never knew my biological father, whose genetics make me half Filipino, and I was never in-touch with the Filipino culture that I am legally bound to. After my Puerto Rican stepfather entered my life, he enlightened my family about his cultural background and ethnicity. My stepfather, being very patriotic towards Puerto Rico, is regularly teaching us about Puerto Rican customs and traditions…
How would I define myself as a writer? I would say inexperienced. I am on the road to learning how I can become better. In school I was never good with my words. I could barely say what I wanted to let alone write it on paper. In high school, they have you write small papers here and there but nothing too extravagant. It was still hard for me to write any type of paper. Even now I struggle with writing down or even saying what I mean. But, the farther I go on with my education I am hoping I can…
Believe in myself? Me? The not so confident freshmen that falling all of her classes and follows the norm of others? But you know what, I thought he actually right why should…
The guiding statement for what I do is trying to represent myself in all of my endeavors. In every piece of work I do, I try to show people the maximum ability of what I can do on a certain piece. I believe that in one’s work that they are represented, and I always would like to represent myself the truest. I want to show the world who I am in the effort I put from what I do. I believe that a lot of people want to take the easy path on things, not trying as hard on things that they deem do not…
PREFACE As a someone who was born, raised, and currently practices Catholicism, I wanted to immerse myself in a different religion. Spiritual development played a role in my holistic development as an undergraduate student and I wanted to see this development within other students, in a completely different religion than mine. I have been surrounded by a majority of Christians my entire life. I grew up in a town of 1,500 people where I knew one family who practiced a religion other than…