Northern Michigan

However you may choose to refer to Henry Ford, unscrupulous robber baron, captain or industry, or visionary industrialist; his investment in Ford Motor Company’s human capital was revolutionary. Henry Ford knew if he could reduce labor time and costs in manufacturing, he could lower the price of the Model T; so he introduced the production assembly line, which reduced the time to build a Model T from twelve in a half hours to under six hours ("Henry Ford Changes the World, 1908," n.d.). To…

It is not uncommon for people to forget that many renowned influential figures originated from humble beginnings and suffered through great ordeals to become the well-known symbols of change that are written across history books. In The Autobiography of Malcolm X, Alex Haley reminds the world of this fact through his beautifully detailed account of the life and hardships of the great human rights activist Malcolm X. The structure, style, and content of the novel advance the author’s purpose of…

backgrounds and popular tourist attractions. To take a break from the busy schedule I have as a student, and to avoid writing more essays like this, I went on a vacation to Michigan with my mother and two siblings. We visited South Haven, a pleasant port city on Lake Michigan’s east coast, and Detroit, the famous largest city in Michigan. These areas interest me because there’s plenty to do; there are amazing restaurants, breath-taking scenery, and family-friendly, inexpensive entertainment.…

Ford and Chevrolet are arguably the top two American car companies in the world. I think that Ford Mustangs are a whole lot better than Chevy Camaros because my whole family drives Fords. I grew up with my dad having a Ford F250, and my mom drove a Ford Escape. Even my grandma and grandpas drive Fords and that’s why I got a Ford Mustang for my first car. Mustangs and Camaros have many differences between them that set them apart, like Mustangs have a faster 0-60 time, and better braking. But…

1. Why are you interested in the Patagonia field course? Last fall, I was elated to transfer to Cornell from my community college in Ann arbor, Michigan, where I received my Associate Degree in Math and Science. At my previous college, I had so many incredible opportunities to learn about the anatomy, physiology, and obscurities of every phylum, through dissections and field work. As my knowledge and respect for wildlife and conservation grew, I was given the opportunity to be the cartographer…

Flint, Michigan is a rather small city of about 99,000 people, with a majority (56.6%) of the population being African American and about 41.6% of residents living below the poverty line. Once the home of the United States’ largest General Motors plant, Flint’s economy suffered a major blow when General Motors downsized during the 1980s. A low budget, contaminated water source, and outdated infrastructure have led to a water crisis in Flint, Michigan which is a danger to local residents in…

environment. There are many ethical issues surrounding companies who may contribute to water contamination and those who govern water safety. Water contamination events can cause nationwide concern, such as the drinking water in the city of Flint, Michigan and the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill into the Gulf of Mexico. Water contamination can have disastrous consequences for the human population with effects such as birth defects and non-communicable diseases. According to the textbook, there is…

The questionnaire was handed out to 53 Western Michigan University students. The questionnaires were given to classes at both the College of Engineer and Applied Science and Western Michigan University Main Campus. A copy of this questionnaire can be found in Appendix A. The majority of these questionnaires were taken five minutes before a class. The students were…

it is a whole new environment that takes time to get used to. My most important piece of advice is to make sure you make time for school and for friends. Creating a fine line between those two will allow you to ultimately succeed here at Central Michigan…

When someone hears the name “City of Detroit, Michigan,” what comes to mind? Countless people imagine that Detroit is a city with run down and abandoned houses, dilapidated structures and dirty streets. However, Detroit has been recognized with numerous diverse and recognizable skylines that include Art Deco skyscrapers. A few of the noted buildings in downtown Detroit are One Detroit Center, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Book Cadillac Hotel, Chrysler House, Penobscot Building, and the…