Academic dress

When graduating high school, teenagers are faced with the decision to go to college or not, or in other words, accept a hefty amount of debt or not. Some may decide to go to a University, a technical school, armed services, or step out into the workforce immediately. No matter what the student decides, each decision comes with its pros and cons. Many Americans see going to college as the best bet to a successful life. But, do these Americans take into consideration some of the world’s greatest…

Inquiry means the act of asking for information or an investigation of sorts. The process specifically involves exploration, gathering of evidence, and developing ideas and conclusion. With those procedures in context, continuously utilizing your inquiry capabilities allows efficient research to be organized and information to be received. For my informative purpose, I will apply the process of inquiry to explore the career opportunities for college graduates with a degree in finance. I…

I remember the day like it was yesterday even though it 's been years ago after taking tests and physicals for over a year, staring at Asvab books and laptops that were not mine determining what my life was going to turn into. I then got the best/worst news of my life. I didn 't get accepted into the military, even though it was a huge relief to me I could tell my father was disappointed. Sitting on the couch, tossing around my white Iphone. I hear my phone ring I look down and the police are…

Too Much, Too Spoiled Consider these two parenting scenarios from psychologist, John Rosemond: • An 18-year-old daughter graduated from High School, and for a graduation gift her parents paid for her and her 20-year-old-boyfriend to tour France for two weeks. • A couple celebrated their son’s completion from kindergarten with cap and gown, invitations, tears of joy and an elaborate graduation party celebrated overseas in Windsor, England, at the largest of the six worldwide LEGOLAND parks.…

A gift can have different and multiple meanings based on your relationships, the setting, and that person’s status. You can receive gifts a many different times in your life: birthdays, holidays, graduations, or any other major event in your life. The gifts can come from your family, friends, or acquaintances. The gift can signify the status of a person. A person to demonstrate their high social status might donate money to TCU to construct a building with their name on it. This would indicate…

and another one just beginning. The night before graduation I could hardly sleep as I knew that my high school career would soon be over. I got up that next morning, took a shower, put my makeup on, straightened my hair, and put my favorite black dress on, only this time I had my chords, cap, and gown to go with it. When I looked in the mirror, I began to feel flooded with emotions. There were several different thoughts running throughout my mind. For one, I felt thrilled to finally be able to…

Each day that I get older, the more I realize the sand in the glass slides by faster. Realizing that this time is not just going by quickly, it is spent worrying and waiting about things that I should not. From every age, I can remember something I waited to do or something for which I was excited about. When I was younger, I could not wait to grow up. I wanted to attend school, play sports, and graduate with all my friends, I looked forward to so many things in the future that I could not wait…

rhythm. There are separate buildings for each program taught in college. I was going to study science so mine is science block. Some students were hosting program on radio. It is not compulsory to wear uniform in college. You may come in a colored dress you liked. By visiting some area of college I came to know that students there have freedom regarding their movements. They can do what they want to…

On an ebullient morning Jason wakes up to get ready for school. This is Jason’s Last week of school before graduation this Saturday and his dad is so proud of his only son graduating. Jason’s mother passed away about 5 years ago. He tells his father all the time that my mom is my motivation to work hard at what I want. Rev. James, Jason’s dad, is in the car waiting to take him to school. Jason finally makes it out the house and they proceed to the school. Awaiting him to get out the car is…

It was a hot afternoon in Miami, the date was June 6th, 2016. I was surrounded by 400 people dressed in white gowns. I looked around and found my family proudly staring at me. I was about to walk across the stage to receive my high school diploma that I had worked so hard for. While I walked I saw my past experiences flash before my eyes and I could not help but feel nostalgic about all of my past accomplishments and struggles. I first remembered my life in Brazil and the simplistic life I had…