AmeriCorps

I sensed something was wrong when I landed at Newark Airport and read the text message from my 24-year old brother. “I’m here to pick you up. Mom and dad are still at the hospital with grandma for her check-up. ” As I got into the car, my brother greeted me with a warm hug, but his energy was heavy, “Syd, we have to go to the hospital. Grandma’s cancer came back but it spread to her intestines.” My heart skipped a beat as I tried to grasp the news. Stage IV, metastatic ovarian cancer. As I…

1. Please list any course work or experience gained through your degree that is relevant to your internship goals* As a nursing major, I have been able to take a variety of courses pertaining to the scientific aspects of healthcare. These courses include Nursing Fundamentals; Integration of Pharmacology and Pathophysiology; Medical-Surgical Nursing I; Health Assessment; and many more. The content I have learned and utilized in these courses has prepared me for the scientific intricacies of a…

This paper will discuss a background analysis of the Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) that will focus on the organizational strengths and opportunities for improvement. The first analysis of the context that is presented in the case study is the assessments of its completeness and adequacy. The second analysis will explain the organizational dynamics in the (HCZ) using information from the system literature. The third analysis will explain how to improve the (HCZ) case study. The fourth will…

Once I made the transition to becoming vegan, I wanted everybody else to see that veganism is undemanding and has positive impacts on myself and the world around me. I didn’t, however, want to turn into what society had deemed a stereotypical vegan: pushy, argumentative, and aggressive. It is easy to let your passion carry you away in an argument, but spitting out facts, picking fights, and shaming people aren’t effective ways to defend animal rights. You can spend all day trying to reason with…

Every generation seems to clash with the other, since the beginning of time. Dr. Fareed Zakaria makes this clear in his article called “The Try-Hard Generation.” Zakaria examines the conflict between the Baby Boomer(1946-1964) generation and Millennials(1980-2000). The overarching argument that he makes, is defending Millennials--yet not fighting his audience(previous generations). The opposition to Millennials is that they are lazy, career-oriented, and are lacking intellectually. However,…

To: Nominee Donald J. Trump Date: October 7, 2016 From: Dylan Williams Re: Substance Abuse in Native American Communities Problem Statement: What actions should Donald Trump take to combat substance abuse disorders in American Indian and Alaskan Native communities? 1.5 Background: According to the World Health Organization, substance abuse is defined as, “the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs.”1 In 2014, the Substance Abuse and Mental…

Likewise, education support can likewise be offered in nearby group focuses. Volunteering at fundamental training places for grown-ups is a smart thought also. On a larger amount, people can get included with national associations, for example, AmeriCorps. Understudies can get associated with the battle against absence of education by seeking after further training and making mindfulness about significance of…

money option that will be discussed is service commitment. Just like the two options above, there is something that must be done to receive money. Unlike writing out a paper or filling out a form, service commitment requires personal time. There is AmeriCorps; helping out communities in America, Peace Corps; helping countries in need, usually third world countries, (“Ten Ways”) and Military; joining you can earn on average of $4,500 annually for college costs. (Wilson) Lastly, there is a…

Graduating high school and beginning your journey into the adult world can seem intimidating, which in most perspectives it is. In the United States, completing high school is considered to be a milestone in one’s life, after that, doors begin to open. A decision that crosses the table of most high school graduates table is whether or not to peruse higher education or not. This particular decision can shape a person’s life and highly influence their future productivity and levels on financial…

experiences that I had at the conference was being able to try eating different foods. I’ve always been the person to try new things and being able to do that really shows that I can step out of my comfort zone. I was also able to meet some of the AmeriCorps members and we shared information about the goals we want to pursue and also talked about our plans for the future. Going to some of the sessions with my group was also a very amazing experience for me as well because during that day I was…