Long Beach City College

Winfrey has discussed the absolute poverty which only allowed her grandmother to make her a dress out of potato sacks. Winfrey also endured sexual abuse at the age of nine. Reading at a young age allowed Oprah to appreciate reading which took her to college , a television show in Chicago which became the number one talk show for many years. This television personality, actress, philanthropist,spokesperson and businesswoman is a role model for…

a bookworm in every country, every city.” Indeed, a stack of John Grisham paperbacks teeters precariously over her nightstand. The covers all display a crisp crease from being opened so many times. Growing up, she never imagined that she would come to America. She came close though. “I was offered a job a couple of times in the States after I graduated,” she says. “I turned it down each time. I didn’t want to move halfway around the world right out of college. I didn’t even anticipate doing so…

Sprinkles was established in 2005 and founded by Candace Nelson. It has since expanded to Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Georgetown, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Nashville, Newport Beach, New York, and Palo Alto. Katherine replied stating that when they started Georgetown cupcakes it was based more on their dreams and the idea of running a bakery as a family instead of running or competing in a business. The sisters advise to focus…

number of new immigrants and major changes in their countries of origin. These immigrants, primarily from Asian and Latin American countries, have a profound impact on the ethnic, racial and immigrant composition of public schools in many major US cities. Immigration induces “native flight,” especially among white natives, from public schools into private schools, thus altering the ethnic, racial and immigrant composition of public schools. The less affluent students of color who remain in the…

From the streets of West Palm Beach, Florida to the streets of Torino, Italy. I never thought I would be fortunate enough to leave the United States, but I was wrong. The trip to Italy was an intercession class that would travel for 5+ cities in Italy. I thought to myself, “This is my last chance to travel abroad while I’m in college.” However, I ran into one problem, Money. I submitted a request to my scholarship to see if I could get assistance to pay for the trip. My scholarship covered the…

nowadays, but he took it to a much higher extent. His impact on his family was monumental in the eyes of his nephews and children, but from his thoughts, his brothers were different. “I like to think they look up to me as I was the only one to finish college in my family. But besides my and children and my brothers kids, I think I had much of an impact on my brothers academically. My father always taught us to live a full life and I guess we each interpreted that differently.” In comparison, he…

Ana Preciado September, 26, 2016 Personal Experience Essay I had a very happy and fun childhood, my brother and I are two years apart which made for always having a partner in crime. We have great memories of summers in Mexico and running around with the neighborhood kids. Most of my memories as a child are of my brother and I getting in trouble together and having crazy ideas of making tree houses and having a farm. When I turned ten years old my life changed completely, my mom told me…

1814. Shelley offers Harriet to live with them as a sister, but she is left estranged and completely shattered. Shelley and Mary return after six weeks because of money running out. In November of 1814 Harriet gives birth to a child named Charles. Not long after, Mary gives birth to a premature child that dies two weeks later on February of 1815. Then in January of 1816 Mary has a son, whom she names William after her…

Fundamental Changes Traveling can transform someone. The sights people see while traveling not only influence them in the moment, but the information they discover about themselves- how to interact with other individuals in society or how to carry themselves in situations-can influence their everyday life after their trip ends. In Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario, Enrique embarks on a journey to the United States to find his mother. In return he learns how to manage himself and what he…

can also be really harsh on myself. I am my best friend, but also my worst enemy. My interests also make me who I am. My social interests are; going to the beach, painting, watching movies, hiking, and having long conversations with family and friends. I am interested in traveling to exotic places like India, China, Brazil, more than city like places. My academic interest is to be a Social worker. I aim to empower others to reach their maximum potential, and overcome life’s struggles. I am…