another perspective of someone 's family. Considering, a group of people closely bond with love, passion, and care; it could be concluded that in certain situations gangs are the only outlet for an individual when they lack a family or a sense of…
it just happened so suddenly. I hadn’t wanted to go, but I am glad that I did it because to be honest, it was fun. Here’s a sample of what happened and what it taught me: “Mom! I don’t want to go!” I said, shaking and my voice cracking. My goggles were threatening to blow off my head. That didn’t help calm me down, not one bit. “You will…
These are questions that have crossed many people's mental, even if they never could acknowledge it. The contrasting question is: what is normal? My description of this experience was that I would not like it because I did not know if I had anything to offer this society. This spring camp was put together last year and I did not grasp the concept…
different, whereas others will insist that this action lacked a clearly informed consent and violated the basic human rights. Another issue that I think is interesting to talk about is other people’s opinion’s on HeLa cells. In the book, Henrietta Lacks’ family was consistently bothered by people who wanted to ask them questions; her friend Courtney Speed insisted that Skloot cannot know the information before getting the Lacks family’s consent. From various examples from the book, I perceived…
of America, well it is considered to me. Without a doubt most people like free stuff, or is it just me? It is mostly common for people to flock for the nearest free thing possible, for instance free samples at Costco; to complimentary items given at supermarkets, and so on. In this case that free sample is HR#676 which is the proposition of free Health and Medicare for all. What HR#676 is generally about, the estimated balance of free Health and Medicare for all; who are currently living in the…
representations of minorities in her poem, which in this case are Latinos, but also makes it clear that Latinos are misrepresented and represents Latinos in a different way. The theme of representations of minorities in literature is central to this sample of literature because the author includes herself in the poem and describes the stereotypes that she and other have faced as Latinos. The pieces on this poem focuses on racism and the unfair treatment towards people of color (minorities). In…
When college students first move out of their family home it can be exciting and fun for the first few weeks; then the reality of the situation sets in. Many students are faced with questions such as paying for tuition and book fees, paying for the whole semester’s rent at once, what a payment plan even is, and how to juggle social life and dating, all while keeping up with homework and tests. All of this can be very stressful for students, freshmen and seniors alike, causing erratic behavior…
My Mentor Experience I had a very wonderful experience with my mentor last semester, so when it was time for a new mentor to be assigned to me, I did not know what to expect. I wondered if it was going to be a similar experience, or not so good one. I did not know what to expect because I didn’t explore the previous one because of time constraints. I was so worried on how to prepare myself for this new encounter. However, I am very optimistic in my daily activities and can only hope that it was…
class she answered by “had I been in the lower class, I most definitely wouldn 't be attending college” and if upper class “if i were of an upper class, yes i would still pursue college but instead of worrying how to pay college and everything else in my daily life, I would probably be traveling the world and having everything handed to me.” moreover now if she was of a different race,perhaps white or black, though she considered a part of the minority group but would face discrimination,…
Intensive Psychology major: a math requirement, PSYC 1: Introduction to Psychology, and PSYC 2: Introduction to Psychological Statistics. I have already fulfilled these through AP tests for AB Calculus, Psychology, and Statistics. I plan to declare my major within a year. Before I can begin taking upper-division elective courses, I need to take PSYC 10: Introduction to Developmental Psychology and PSYC 100: Research Methods in Psychology. Once I begin taking upper-divisions, I have more…