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The death of Edgar Allan Poe has always been debated, but sources believe it is because of alcoholism. Poe was very well known for all of his famous poetry such as The Raven, My Tell Tale Heart, and Annabel Lee. He started out his life with a terrible childhood, which may have an effect on his vast drinking disorder. Once he left his home, he had an even worse adulthood, and was very depressed. The theory of alcoholism is the cause behind Edgar Allan Poe’s death. The website…

(Johnson & Johnson). The cons of being an RN is long 12-24 hour shifts, and seeing grotesque things when working in the emergency room like a patient’s whole face hanging on by a small piece of skin, or a patient’s intestines outside of their body (EUREKA). Although there are long hours and risky tasks when being an RN, the median wage is good $31.64/ hour and $66,220/ year (O*NET). Becoming an RN pays well, but if the nurse is not compassionate and caring for their patients, then what is the…

the area, like Eurekas. This had to do with the fact that I lived in Indiana at the time. They were different because my elementary school was K through 5th and my middle school was 6th through 8th. In the beginning of sixth grade, I moved from Wisconsin to Indiana. This was one of the many moves that I had to go through. Moving to Rensselaer, Indiana at such a crucial time in my life was hard. I was the new girl who everyone knew because of my dad's new position at the local college. I moved to…

yet to let anything get in his way of living by this ritual. Those principles are Friendship, Sound Learning, and Moral Rectitude, all three of which are vital things to live by as a college student who is focused on getting a degree, which is the true purpose of our attending here at Southeast. A freshman from Eureka, Missouri who is majoring in secondary education…

Sometimes the only way a person can better know herself is through the recognition of herself in others. My typical day illustrates who I am and my values, which I perceive in the attributes of a typical day at Northwestern University in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. Further insight into the school bridges a connection between Northwestern and myself, leading to a realization not possible from reflecting upon either one alone: the person behind Northwestern, the student body, whom I…

For my future career, I have decided to research the job tasks, pay scale, and requirements for a high school history teacher. I chose this particular career for a number of reasons. History is one of my passions and I knew that I desired to work in a field that pertains to them. I also feel that going into education could entail positive changes for both myself and the current system. Finally, one of my advanced placement teachers in high school motivated me to follow this career path. As a…

classes with A’s like you did when you were in high school. After all, college is only supposed to be a little harder than high school was right? Everyone says the only difference is that the papers are harder and it’s possible that the topics can get a little more complex but that’s nothing to stress over. You’ll find a way to get through it and pass like you always…

Also includes college resources. MyPlan.com — designed to help students and professionals plan more fulfilling lives by making well-informed decisions about education and careers. This site provides resources to help with deciding on what college to go to, choosing a major, planning for your first career, and making a career change. Uvisor — offers job-seekers a five-step process…

Title IX Title IX has raised many questions over the years. The questions in perspective are “is this equal among men and women?” Specifically, in recent years, this question has been applied to the various sports among men and women across the United States. Though this law has had many advantages it also has its disadvantages, but where did it all start? In the 1970’s, the “godmother” of Title IX had filed lawsuits against over 250 schools. This happened in a time when there were no laws…

The Day I Choose LCC Have you ever thought about what college you would attend and how successful you would be? Well I have, as child I would imagine what college I would attend and would I be able to succeed. I imagined how collage would be, would I attended a large university or a small local community college. Students may even worry about the ACT and SAT and how successful will they be when taking those two extremely important tests. Luckily, I choose a school that didn 't stress me out…