Michigan

over 100 years is a cabin in Iron Mountain, Michigan. When out in the woods there is not much technology being used due to the cellular connection not being the best because of the trees blocking the connection. When coming from a large city, it is hard to not depend on the use of technology and living in a wooded area is a big change for me but over the time of several years it has opened my mind to greater things. The cabin in Iron Mountain, Michigan, is…

Having a like group of people was an important factor in my choice of Michigan State, some whom I have never met before, supporting me and respecting my experiences and choices as a young adult. This also has played a role into why I chose MSU’s nursing program. Studying nursing at MSU holds a high regard and level of responsibility…

Common Core is a strong and highly debated subject that has not only one side, but many. This subject is something that is now being highly debated and will continue to be a topic for debate in the future. I chose to write about this topic because this is a very controversial and current subject matter. You may be wondering what Common Core is. Common Core is a set of high-quality academic standards in mathematics and English language arts/ literacy. These learning goals outline what a student…

My academic goals here at Michigan State University are to graduate with honors from the Eli Broad College of Business with my Bachelors in Management. After college my career goal is to work in the front office of a professional sports team, but more specifically in the front office of a Women’s professional sports team. Growing up I was always involved in sports even from young age, I played just about every sport imaginable; from soccer to ice hockey, and everything in between. Growing up…

In the world we live in now it is very easy to overlook the importance of community. It not only gives a sense of belonging, but also forms a support group for individuals that fall on hard times. Volunteering through the Michigan State University Student Literacy Corps, demonstrated to me the need for community support in a child’s education. This organization tutors k-5 children in reading and writing, free of charge. Entering in this program I was told that the capital area is among the…

When I think of successful people, my name had always failed to cross my mind. What had I done, or what could I ever do, to make myself worthy of holding such an honorable character trait? As it turns out, I have managed to surprise myself. It’s difficult to discuss these changes without sounding pompous or self-righteous, but I’ve come to find a great joy in reflecting on where I came from and where I stand today. Truly, I had never expected to attend college let alone fall in love with a…

Ernest Hemmingway’s Up in Michigan tells the unfortunate story of Liz Coates, a waitress at a restaurant owned by D.J. Smith. Liz is infatuated with one of D.J. Smith’s regular customer, Jim Gilmore. He was the new blacksmith in town, who came to Hortons Bay from Canada. However, it was clear in the story that Liz’s affection for him is unrequited. Liz was obsessed with Jim as she constantly thinks of him and was smitten with everything that he does. Jim, on the other hand, barely notices her…

Eleven-year-old Nathaniel Abraham of Pontiac, Michigan is in custody for the murder of Ronnie Green, awaiting the beginnings of a long trial balancing his actions with the appropriate consequences. Based on the mental status and the treatment that Nathaniel Abraham was given as a child gives you insight as to how it is unlikely Nathaniel had a full understanding as to what is right and wrong at the time of the incident. Based off of Nathaniel’s inability to understand behavior control he should…

My Personal Michigan Hero Can you describe a person in your life that you would call your hero or inspirer? My hero is my dad, and he is about 5 feet 8 inches tall with black going on white hair. He grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, and his family had moved 8 times by the time he made it to high school. He is respectful and encourages you to do your best. My dad is my inspiration because he taught me that I need to work hard and do my best in school. First of all, my dad grew up in…

ran when she was my age too so she knows what I need and she always gets it for me or even if it's just advice, she has it. She always seems to know when I'm happy or sad and she always keeps me cheerful. My mom is awesome and that is why she is my Michigan hero. My mom doesn't let pain and stress slow her down. When your parents get divorced, it really sucks. It was stressful for me and my sister and definitely for my mom too. Then she was going to be remarried, which made things worse for…