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We - as civilization - are shaped by our interactions with people. Some people have an engaged personality; generally bold or active. Other people tend to have a shy or introverted personality, preferring to be engaged in a small group of friends and stray from large groups. I am both partially introverted and extroverted, but prefer the latter. Reading is such a major part of my life; from the time I could comprehend the written word, I had always turned towards book. Growing up, I had at…

later my aunt comes back into the house looking upset and in distress. She walked up to my mom and whispered in her ear words I could not make out.. All the joy my mom had in her eyes turned into worry and her dimples were no longer prominent. I walked up to them, no longer being able to contain my worry and curiosity but as soon as I opened my mouth, my aunt kissed my mom goodbye and proceeded to hug me. “Take care! I hope school continues to be great for you! I’ll see you soon, alright?” my…

the Summer. No school, no worries, and living in Wisconsin, no snow. It’s just you, your friends, and 100 days to make that Summer the greatest time of your life. For me, I’ve got about 3 real Summers left. After that, instead of my summers being filled with adventures and fun, they’ll be full of internships, and worry. So you can see where I’m coming from when I say I try to live my life to the greatest extent possible. However, a few years ago, before I had to worry about my dwindling…

c. They feel powerless, as they realize that they cannot control other children’s insensitive stares and comments about their child’s condition. They grapple with trying to understand the senselessness of why their child had to be afflicted and seeing their child suffer through the question of “Why me?” i. I know Dani has been asked about it and had to explain it to kids, some who have been mean. I hate that she gets shunned for the flakes or the patches. I hate that people think she is…

What is the point of all this? Why do people spend thousands of dollars to come Marshall University and places alike? Why does the school make students take classes that are not even needed for their major? Also, why do students, such as myself, worry so much about the possible problems that college can bring us? These, along with many others, are just some of the questions college students ask themselves as they start a new chapter in their lives, and each of them, including me, have their own…

For example, I feel more able to deal with stress and anxiety when I am exercising, eating healthy, not worried about bills, and socializing with family and friends. These acts almost act as a buffer to my stress because even things I would normally worry about seem to not make me as worked up if I am balancing other areas of my wellness. I am hoping to start going skiing (and possibly snowboarding) this winter as an activity that would better me physically, emotionally, socially, and…

I have ever laughed in my life. After a long day of meetings he provided my friends and I with a great night of laughs and jokes. So far in my first two weeks, I have had many great experiences on campus. Like every college student, I have my worries and concerns. First off, I was worried I wasn’t going to make…

A child looks up to their parent and strives to one day be like them. A father is one of the most important people in a child’s life especially in a single parent home. This is shown in Mark Haddon’s the curious incident of the dog in the night-time. The relationship between the main character Christopher Boone and his father Ed Boone is the strongest relationship in this book. Haddon clearly shows Ed Boone is the best father Christopher could ask for throughout the novel. Ed cares for…

As in most African Christian families, my religious indoctrination started very early, too early for it to really set in. A young child is usually preoccupied with the toys clutched to their pudgy appendages, and I was no different. But, alas, my parents insisted on dragging me to church along with them from as young an age as memory allows. One fateful Sunday morning, in 2004, a stubborn 6 year old me, slowly tortured by the droning of the majestically draped priest, asked to use the bathroom.…

Get Away As I stand at the bridge in Santa Monica overlooking the beach I take a deep sigh of relief that I’m back on the ground safe. The air was so summery it was refreshing to be in weather I can enjoy for a change. I have family that I look forward to seeing and spending time with. Making unforgettable memories in adventurous unfamiliar places was always something I enjoyed since a child. It’s a wonderful feeling to travel and get away from everyday life. Doing things I love that I…