People to People Student Ambassador Program

I came to the U.S 6 years ago with hopes and dreams of a better education. As a first-generation student, with parents who don’t understand the language very well, I’ve been on my own to succeed academically. My biggest obstacles that I encountered were the language and cultural barriers. When I first came, I was able to speak English at a basic level. My reading ability was poor and I could hardly understand academic vocabularies. I also experienced a tremendous culture-shock. I had problem…

In addition, I plan to participate in some of the office of student volunteerism projects such as: (ASB) Alternate Spring Break where you take a one week excursion to go address a community service initiative of your choosing or the Comet Cupboard that serves as a food and resource pantry for students in need on campus. These are just a few of the community service initiative I plan to get involved in. I plan to not only meet participate…

the most growth in me, especially with the help of the study abroad experience, Summer Academic Enrichment Program (SAEP) and Buddhist Youth Group. I have discovered my adventurous self through study abroad where I have met supportive…

The Bridge To employment program has affected my life in numerous ways. I am extremely grateful to have been given the opportunity to take part in the program. I have been in the Bridge To employment program since my freshman year, and now that my Senior Year is more than halfway over I am sad to see it come to an end. Bridge To Employment has taught me numerous things since I started my high school career. Starting back in April of my Freshman year, I learned the importance of managing my…

These smaller music groups (of about 40-60 members per band) allow us to hone our musical abilities more acutely, and work to perform on a more detail-oriented final product (our concerts). (15 hours per week, 30 weeks per year) • International Student Exchange –…

Ohio County, a chapter of Read Aloud WV. I am so excited to be part of such a significant program. It has been many years since a read aloud organization has been in Ohio County. So why am I so enthusiastic about this? Well, as a reading interventionist, I realize the importance of children being read to. It is one of the key factors that can establish a life-long love of reading. The read aloud programs are committed to motivating children to “want” to read. The love and want to read…

Students are being pushed harder than ever in, even more than they used to. Students have always been pushed to work hard in school, but now they have to work twice as hard as they used to. The curriculum is changing and some students are struggling to keep up with what they are learning in the classroom. This is because of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 made it so that the standardized test scores would increase to help show improvement in student…

the beginning of freshman year. I think of all the people I met and how they impacted my life. I think of the fun times, but also the hardships I endured. Most importantly, I think of what I learned-in my worst of times, when nothing has gone my way, God has a plan. My four short years in high school will forever hold some of the most memorable times of my life, like from starting school as a basketball player and ending as a livestock ambassador. Freshman year, I lived and breathed…

about different people and societies. During every trip that I have been on, I have learned many new things and showed up back home with new skills. Whether it has been new languages, knowledge of that place 's history, more about their religions, or the appreciation I gained for the delicious foods of the area I had been traveling in, I have always learned a lot from my traveling experiences. My own travel experiences have greatly enhanced my interest in learning more about other people and…

delivered by outgoing Governor Sam Brownback on January 9, 2018, and the second speech was given by incoming Governor Jeff Colyer on February 8, 2018. The reason for two addresses was as follows; Governor Brownback had been appointed to the position of ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom and the Governor did not want to step down as current Governor until his new appointment had been confirmed. The majority of outgoing Governor Brownback's speech focused on reflections of his…