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1. What about your experience at Quinnipiac thus far prompted you to apply to be an Orientation Leader and why? What makes Quinnipiac different from the rest, is the community it sets forth for its faculty and students. Together we are one and can create a difference in each other’s lives. However, that sense of community could not be achieved through the simple action of blindly participating, but can be shaped through the guidance of our peers into who we are today. Going through my own orientation session upon selecting Quinnipiac helped me redefine myself to fulfill my personal goals without the judgement of others. I learned that I can be anyone I set myself out to be and it does not matter what other people think because I am unbranded. However, it wasn’t until later into the fall semester when my want to become an Orientation Leader was enriched. Dealing with being uncomfortable in this new environment and worries about my family at home left me flustered and confused. I felt alone and alienated. I had every desire to go back home but one night upon my return from Thanksgiving break, before entering chapter for my sorority, I realized that I had more than I thought. There were people here for me and I…

Girls for Gender Equity Survey Group Project Nicolette Archul, Amanda Kimball, Amanda Mahoney, Lauren Schreiber STC 332 Quinnipiac University Girls for Gender Equity Survey Research Project The following report is a survey research analysis discussing Girls for Gender Equity’s survey research project. Introduction Girls for Gender Equity (GGE) is an organization that works toward promoting women’s rights and giving them the opportunity to live self-determined and self-sufficient…

My first assignment in my first college English course, Journal #1, really expressed how naive I was in writing formal essays. My first journal began with a cliché opening sentence “Nothing worth fighting or working for is going to be easy” (Rattotti Journal 1). My last essay, “Knowledge”, began with an appropriate introduction about my suitemates little sister, foreshadowing my feelings here at Quinnipiac. I am more conscious now of how I speak through my writing. I am more conversational…

This will add significant responsibility to my current role which is more focused on operations. Attaining further education in organizational leadership will bolster my knowledge, skills and confidence in leading others. Obtaining a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership in the Healthcare Management track at Quinnipiac University will assist me in obtaining my professional and educational goals. I am excited to learn more about leading others through organizational change. The past…

databases and links to several online job boards. The New England Association of Schools and Colleges provides accreditation for Post University. * * * Quinnipiac University (Hamden, CT) Quinnipiac University, founded in 1929, is famous for its polling institute, which has proven incredibly accurate in predicting the outcomes of presidential elections in the past. The university gets its name from the Native American tribe of the same name that once inhabited the area. When it opened its…

are able to see the races can depend a lot from your background history, culture, etc. Non White people are often the ones to see the racial discrimination a lot more than the white people. According to the statistics from a February poll from the Public Religion Research. Institute, 87% of black Americans argue that black people face a lot of discrimination within the U.S. However, only 49% of the white Americans agree on the same thing. It it also appearing that the non whites are the ones who…

to start up and move forward. Ironically, Paul’s main focus and business revolves around social media, however, his emphasis to place a human component within his business allows him to have a competitive edge other companies don’t seem to have. In my opinion, I think having a human connection makes or breaks a company. For example, some say the practice of having a private university would analogous to owing a business, and some would even say it is a business. It is particularly seen here at…

5The Psychology 101 class taught by Professor Jagiela has been very advantageous to my knowledge of the real world, the concept of psychology, and as a student at Quinnipiac University. This course, in particular, introduced myself to the background and breadth of contemporary psychological science. Five perspectives on the study of psychology form the basis for topics within the class; these include the biological, cognitive, social, developmental and scientist-practitioner aspects. The course…

Sixty years ago, 85% supported the bombs being dropped. That may not come as a surprise. But, did you know 23% of Americans at the time were sorry that the Japanese people had given up so quickly? The reason? Those Americans wanted to drop more atomic bombs on Japan (NPR). Truly, it would appear that, "Time heals all wounds," or, at least, makes them hurt a little less. Opinions about Hiroshima are changing among Americans. Recently, seventy-three percent of voters older than 55 approved of…

Matt, and Jonathan Martin. "Cruz Surging in Iowa, Fueled by Outsider Zeal." New York Times 30 Nov. 2015: A13. New York Times. Web. 3 Dec. 2015. The article reports on the growing momentum of support for U.S. presidential candidate, Senator Ted Cruz, in Iowa, driven by strong field operation, diligent legwork through evangelicals and local figures such as Representative Steve King. I can use this newspaper article to show how Cruz is improving in his campaign. I can also show how more and…