Honor

Science. The ability to be identified as a panther is admirable in itself, still the pride and honor that I have is the qualifications to join the Georgia State University Honor’s College. It is a privilege to be among the excellent, prestigious, and self-motivated students at Georgia State however, acceptance into the Honor’s College would afford me the opportunities offered to Georgia State’s honors students. I have taken it upon myself to ensure that I constantly reach for the stars…

With National English Honors Society or any National Honors Society, one must be substantial in all pillars that hold up the overall society. In discussing what these pillars entail, they generally revolve around the aspects of academic excellence, leadership, charisma, and communal service. Thus, when exploring who makes a good candidate, one must prove that he or she can support each pillar equally. If one pillar were to collapse or fall short, the roof that is NEHS will ultimately come down…

I did not really understand what honor truly meant to me until I was about thirteen years old. The exact moment was when my father told me that I had to protect my mother and sister no matter what. Then he just gave me a look. A look that says “Do whatever it takes.” A look you would only understand if you were really close to someone. He only told me this because he was leaving the United States for a long period of time. For, I would have to be the “man of the house.” At thirteen years old,…

king’s army. One of the values that knights prided themselves on was that of honor. The importance of honor in a knight’s everyday life is prevalently displayed in the poem The Song of Roland, a story about Charlemagne’s army during the Battle of Roncesvalles. Throughout the story, Count Roland and his fellow knights do their best to act with honor at all times, showing how important it is to them. In the poem Song of Roland, honor is defined as staying loyal to one’s companions and always…

Honor is not a tangible thing that we can pin to our lapel, nor a stole to be drape around our necks, it is much more important than that. In Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Just before battle Henry’s friend Falstaff mocked the pursuit of honor. “What is honor? A word. What is in that word “honor”? What is that “honor”? Air.” Through this brief catechism, Falstaff explained that honor is merely a word, with no significant value, and I strongly disagree. Honor is something that you carry within, can…

Sugarland Methodist Hospital 16655 Southwest Fwy Sugarland, Texas 77479 Honors College The University of Texas at San Antonio One UTSA Circle San Antonio, TX 78249 Dear Honors College Dean, It is my great pleasure to provide a letter of support of the application of Jocelin Vallavanatt for your Honors program. Being in the medical field, I have had extraordinary experience with national organizations.Currently, I work at Sugarland Methodist Hospital. I worked closely with Jocelin during…

An honors student is a student who is recognized for taking advanced classes and having excelling grades in school. I have made my choice to be an honors student for many reasons. First, I am always looking for a challenge that positively influences me. Next, I believe that I have the potential to be a prospering student in the honors program. Finally, I know that being an honors student will have a positive impact in the future. These the three main reasons why I have chosen to be a honors…

contributor to those in her community. She had taught me to be the same as her and to always help humanity. As a senior at Carl Sandburg High School, I have helped the community in many ways; as a college student, I will help contribute to the UIC Honors College Program in countless ways. In high school, I have been a math tutor for two years. Inducted for my commitment to mathematics, I am passionate of assisting peers with different levels of math from Algebra 1 all the way up to Calculus.…

The idea of individual honor is common all through the Iliad. The honor of each individual in Homeric society was crucial, yet to the hero, his honor was foremost. He couldn’t allow slander, and he felt that he needed to secure his name regardless of the conditions, including death. The hero 's obligation was to battle, and the main way he had of everlasting glory was through heroic acts on the battlefield. The hero was to be ready for the risks of battle, including loss of life. The Homeric…

Honor, a Path to Death According to the Oxford dictionary, the term "honor" comes from the Latin word "honos," which means respect and esteem. In many cultures, the concept of honor is imperative because it provides the foundation for the values and morals of humanity. Moreover, for some individuals, trust is about the integrity of their beliefs, while for others, it is a source of dignity and social status. In some cultures, the affairs of esteem are sacred. It is an obligation for a shamed…