Academic journal

I moved from Indonesia to America approximately ten years ago. My mother’s motive to bring my older brother and I to America was to attained a higher quality of education aiming for prosperity and life of ease. It was definitely a struggle because we didn’t come from a wealthy family, along with my mom being a single mother combined, it results in a financial barrier to achieve the expected goal. Additional to that, our family were denied when we applied for citizenship, but were granted with…

“What is the American dream and is it achievable today?” The American Dream is “that dream of land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.” (James Adams) James Adams definition of “The American Dream” is believed to be still be achievable today. This belief can be proven true in multiple ways. The American Dream has changed dramatically over the years but can still be achieved through higher…

Attending college could be somewhat stressful and expensive. It can also be bitter sweet. You often think about the cost of attending. How much will the tuition be and will my parents be able to afford it. Yes some colleges are expensive to attend but nevertheless there are many type of ways you can pay for college. You can apply for scholarships, apply for college grants, have good ACT scores, have college work study, get federal student loans, and private student loans. There are so many…

Ever since reading The Science of Evil by Simon Baron-Cohen, I have been fascinated by psychological disorders and their neurological bases. This passionate curiosity has driven me to delve into the scientific literature pertaining to the subject of abnormal psychology and its origins in the brain. Admission to the Emerging Scholars program would afford me the opportunity to expand my knowledge of the subject and gain useful research experience. The chance to participate in undergraduate…

As my senior year comes to an end, the life of a college student will soon begin. Over the years I have encounter various challenges, but out of all the challenges I have face, one has been frequently happening. My status as a Daca/Dreamer student makes my financial process more difficult to get. When it comes to applying for scholarships that require you to be a U.S citizen it causes a limitation for me to apply for it. There are plenty of scholarships out there that pertain to me but half of…

Resting on the luminous, leather sofa, I glanced at the title of the book, Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be. Sighing, I reminisced on the countless accounts of my mother communicating a similar message. Frankly, I expected Bruni’s antidote to be a repetition of the advice I have received from various members of my family. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Frank Bruni’s Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be offers an eye opening perspective on the modern day, college admissions mania. Throughout…

What is a X-Ray Technician A X-ray Technician is a person that uses technology to check how well a person's body is doing and to check if the body is damaged. According to the Mulcahy(1971), “On November 8,1895 a scientists named Wilhelm Roentgen discovered the most useful medical technologies we use today X-Ray(pg.73).” X-Ray machines are described as cutting-edge imaging method to visualize the inside of the human body.According to Mulcahy(1971) X-Ray help diagnose and treat illnesses or…

Before coming to Full Sail University, I had encountered many obstacles that tried to detour or distract me. One in particular placed a great deal of doubt in my mind and made me question was this what beyond doubt I wanted to do, or who I wanted to become. Pondering should I desert my family that is grieving over our loved one, or follow dreams that she, my grandmother, hoped I’d accomplish? With each passing day that college was approaching this complex question tore me in two. The both of you…

deceased, but the number of students plagiarizing is reduced. Because plagiarism is “easier to do” (Khan, Chris) now a days due to the internet which “provides an inexhaustible source of information”, having an honor code can make a “school a richer academic environment.” (Khan, Chris) The honor code is a great help that many schools need in order to reduce the amount of not only plagiarism but also theft in school. Students should be able to feel comfortable while taking a test, and there…

Imagine being a senior in high school filling out applications for law school. There is so many to choose from, Yale University, Harvard University, even Stanford University! There are so many options but there’s one problem, the after college debt. The hunt continues for a Law school with a smaller tuition. Finally the answer, across the browser comes a school in North Carolina that has an affordable tuition, and will leave little to no debt to pay back. You fill out the application, get in,…