Visiting my Grandparents Essay

Educational Needs status, free school meals eligibility and the characteristics of their grandparents, such as health status, level of education and geographical distance from the grandchild. The survey also included questions on the level of grandparental…

In early August of 2012, my dad and I decided to visit my Grandpa and Grandma Hurt in Florida. We hadn’t seen them in a couple years and it was time to spend quality time with them because time goes quickly, and you never know what could happen. The car ride seemed forever, but I was so excited to go to Florida. The car ride was almost unbearable to sit hour after hour. The only peculiar thought about this trip, is that my grandpa was sick, and the doctors did not know what exactly was wrong. In…

adult because I always felt like I was mature for my age than most kids were. Although I felt that way that did not mean I was going to be treated like an adult. Now that I am 18 the legal age to be considered an adult. I can honestly say that a lot changed but at the same time nothing has really changed because my parents and grandparents still treat me like I am 8 years old in some ways. For example when I get ready for school in the morning my grandma thinks she has to constantly check on…

Most of my life, my parents raised me to do the right thing and that good things come to those that are good. They always knew what the right thing to do was and taught me to know even if I did not like doing it. Everyone has a different religious background and that is what makes it unique. To show you my religious background in these next paragraphs, I will talk about my religious heritage, religious traditions that we celebrate, how I practice and understand religion today, and how I…

Experience My surname is Hernandez, which is a "distinguished Spanish surname…a proud sign of rich and ancient heritage”(2). While conducting research I also found out that my “name is derived from the Spanish elements ‘ 'faro" meaning “journey” and “nano”, meaning “brave”(2). Interesting enough the name Hernandez was first “found in Castile, where the name originated in Visigothic times” and “its cognates is due to King Ferdinand III of Castile and Leon (1198-1252)” (2). I never thought…

1. My father’s side of the family spent many years in Montreal, Quebec. Further on in the tree, we see some roots trace back to Ireland where my great-great-great grandfather lived. On my mother’s side, my family made education a large priority. My ancestors would migrate to areas of Mexico where the education was the strongest. As more families began forming, and new forms of transportation were developed, my ancestors settled in the heart of Mexico. I enjoy the reactions of my pears when I…

As you have read my all time favorite lullaby, let me explain to you the significance about this meaningful lullaby. To start off, my grandma Kidd was my all time favorite she was there for me whenever i needed her. I remember as a kid my parents would take us kids on a weekend trip to my grandma and grandpa Kidd’s house. We lived in Piper City which is towards Champaign area. My grandparents were living in Peoria, so we had a decent drive to see them. Sometimes one of us four girls would get…

of the Haruki Murakami class, one theme that reverberated in my head was how family can come to represent latent memory and one’s cyclical history. These stories made me think about my own family history and the potential stories that could hold a prophecy on my own life. Both sides of my family had no ties to the United States before the 20th century. When it comes to my mother’s side of the family, I know little to nothing about who my grandfather was, who his parents were, and his pilgrimage…

Section A: Question 1: Prior to taking this course, what has been the most memorable moment you have had in a history class or a history-based activity, and what made it so memorable? The most memorable moment I have had in a history class was when I was in 11th grade. During the second semester we learned about the Japanese attacking Pearl Harbor. Although I wasn 't alive during the time of the attack, I still feel connected to it and I consider it a memorable moment. I 've always hated…

Growing up as Americans, we are encouraged to go to school and achieve a higher education. As other’s see the American culture; “American’s” have all the name brands, the flashy jewelry and mansions, luxurious cars; well, we need to make masses of money. Thus, if you take what is viewed as the “normal route”, the more educational background you have, the more money you will make. Working our way back from generation to generation- education shows indication of decline. Education wasn’t forced or…