Achebe discovered his passion for writing while in a tertiary institution. He was admitted to the university to Ibadan after meeting the cut-off mark. He was placed to study medicine and surgery as a result of his high grades in the entrance examination as the school normally does. He rejected the offer and requested to study literature which he had loved since childhood. His request for opting to liberal arts was accepted by the school. During his course of study, he found literature even more…
Yihao Hu Personal History Statement University of California - Santa Cruz, Jack Baskin School of Engineering Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics Degree Objective: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics Mathematics and violin are the only two things could make me feel peaceful. I don’t want to say how much I love mathematics or how hard I have worked in order for the university to offer me the admission. It is a little hectic to exaggerate a discipline you aim to research. How about just…
If Arthur Pottinger had his way, his favorite sister Denise would have achieved her goal to become a registered nurse after studying for four years at Kingston School of Nursing. From as far back as he could remember the family supported nursing as Denise 's career choice. At five years of age the last girl and sixth child of the family had decided on Nursing. Then Vera Pottinger Denise 's sister relocated to Kingston , the big city and everything changed. Alexander Pottinger managed a…
Shingles Imagine a bug bite itch. Now imagine an itch that can never be scratched, and if scratched, bursts of pain flare up on that particular body part. Shingles, or Herpes Zoster, can be defined from an online dictionary as an acute, painful inflammation of the nerve ganglia, with a skin eruption often forming a girdle around the middle of the body. Shingles is caused by the same virus as chickenpox. Shingles (herpes zoster) is triggered by the Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV), also called…
e rights of individuals are one of the most important issues discussed within society today. In the twenty-first century many may believe that the taboo that surrounds discrimination in the workplace is no longer. There has been a variety of legislation passed to ensure that this is abolished in terms of sex , race or disability . In this essay I will focus on the impact that legislation has had on disabled people. I will examine just how far statutory legislation goes to give protection not…
We can begin with the originators of massive American standardized testing, the College entrance education board. The College Entrance Education Board or CEEB, currently known as “the College Board” is a monopoly that began operation in the year 1900 that is focused on the accessible higher learning for students across America (college Board). The CEEB created…
My interest in economics was developed since I was a child. I was given birth in a “financial family”; my parents’ works were all related to economics. Therefore, since I was young, I had the opportunity to observe and understand the financial work. In middle school, when my parents discussed economic events, I did not feel bored. To the contrary, I listened carefully and even made efforts to express personal opinions. Undoubtedly, sometimes my opinions were infantile and funny. However, my…
The Museum of Modern Art: Business Model Examination Report The Museum of Modern Art The Museum of Modern Art is a non-profit organization engaged in the business of acquisition and exhibition of modern art in various forms for children, adults, and other organizations. The museum was established in 1929 and is located in New York (Museum of Modern Art, 2016). Currently the museum contains, “almost 200,000 works from around the world spanning the last 150 years”, and it “includes an…
Going to an outstanding college is always the symbol of an excellent student. Nevertheless, attending a famous college is never an easy thing for many students. High school students have to keep a high GPA, finish a great deal of homework, and do well in different kinds of standardized tests. Therefore, high school students are always supposed to be the group of people who suffer great pressure. For many years, students, parents and teachers have discussed whether students have suffered too much…
My one year and five year post-baccalaureate plan after completing my Health Education degree is going to be filled. I plan on reflecting on the road that I took and the challenges I overcame to achieve this degree. In the first year after completing the program my academic plan, work plan and family plan will be suited to achieve my short term and long term goals. My vision is ambitious and bright, during the first year after graduation I am going to prepare for my CHES certification exam in…