Academic disciplines

I was born in Saigon, Vietnam in 1970. When I was four years old, my mother and two younger sisters died during the Vietnam War. My older sister and I were then sent to be raised by my grandmother, a devoted Buddhist in her 70s, while my father continued his military service. In obedience to my grandmother, I engaged in Buddhist worship. I grew up not only in poverty but also in ignorance of Christianity. In 1987, I escaped the country with my father and we came to the United States as…

The “Fit” of Social Work as Profession for You “Marissa, what do you want to be when you grow up?” the question many people ask throughout my life and I’m pretty sure I wasn’t the only one who was asked this. My answer wasn’t social work, I didn’t even know what a social worker was until I was in middle school when someone described them as “kid’s snatchers”. I never bothered to look into it, I was too busy listening to my friend telling me about how a kid got taken away from their parents.…

teachings. Education is extremely precedent in Korean culture. Teachings are based more on memorization and repetition. Students are often shy and do not question their teacher or ask for help in fear of losing face. It’s important to maintain discipline in the classroom as well as respect. The students need to see that you are excited and enthusiastic about what you are…

Why do you wish to participate in a science & engineering research internship in the U.S.? What type of research are you most interested in conducting and are there any potential host labs at Rice University that you would particularly like to work with? (Maximum of 500 words)* One of the reasons why I would like to participate in the program is that I would like to have a research experience in the US, which is the most advanced in technology. The other reason is that I would like to work with…

Progressive Learning in the Liberal Arts World As an undergraduate attending a liberal-arts college, I noticed that I am taking classes that appear not have any purpose to my major and I am also being challenged to be a stronger individual. My skill set is progressing and I am developing into a well-balanced human being. There has been several controversies about liberal-arts universities and what they can do for students. Some individuals say graduating from a liberal-arts college will…

>cases Mastering Teacher Leadership >Abstract This case is about a multistage, communication study of teachers by Wittenberg University’s Department of Education to determine the viability of starting a Master of Education program for Ohio-certified teachers working within school districts serving a five-county area. www.wittenberg.edu >Background Used with permission of Pamela S. Schindler ©2001. Ohio legislators recently implemented new standards for those wishing to…

Nowadays, you hardly hear anyone say they do not have a high school diploma or at least a GED. It is becoming more common to have at least the basic education. Some people tend to get by just by having a high school diploma or GED, but they need to be challenged. Therefore, many businesses and careers are asking for more education and knowledge from people especially college students, in order to be hired within their business. The question here is should fewer people go to college?…

Since graduating from Weber State University (WSU) with a Bachelors of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology (BSEET) in 2010, I have been working as an engineer in many capacities. Recently, I was promoted to a technical leadership position, and have realized that most engineers will face the decision in their careers to stay technical or to pursue a management path. It is because of my desire to delve deeper into the technical aspects of my work that I am applying for admissions to the…

A social worker is a professional who is dedicated to the quest of social justice and well-being of distressed individuals, and populations. In their obligation they use research, policy, community organizing, direct practice, crisis intervention, and teaching for the profit of those under social difficulties. The social work profession is an extensive profession that uses a variety of abilities and knowledge to do their work. Social workers are faced with many social and health problems. These…

“So, Ellen, what are your plans for after graduation?” a nosy, albeit well meaning, great-aunt asks. I stare into her intent, keen expression as it bores into me. She is leant forward, on the edge of the armchair, facing me, while maintaining her friendly demeanor in tone, her expression remains unreadable. Her sudden undivided attention shines a bright spotlight on me and I know she is hanging on to every breath I take, before I even speak. The couch becomes a stage. However I saw this coming…