Secondary orality

The ability to travel abroad has gained not only popularity in the past decade, but has become much more accessible to the average student. This newfound availability has had both positive and negative effects. In Anthony Ogden’s article, “The View from the Veranda: Understanding Today’s Colonial Student” he discusses that with the rise of American students traveling abroad to continue their education, they are expecting the same conveniences offered at their destinations. Ogden calls these…

Pentatonix Pentatonix is a choral band composed by 5 singers each one of them having a different position, and a different voice. The five members of this group and their positions of what they do are Avi Kaplan, with his deep voice, he is the bass of the group. Scott Hoying is the first voice. Kevin Olusola is the one that beatboxes, he also know how to play many instruments like the cello. Kirstie Maldonado, with her soft voice.…

After Graduation I plan on going to college after I graduate because I want to have financial stability to be able to support my family. College will provide me with opportunities that I will not have if I just have a high school diploma. I will be the only person in my family that has attended college. Having a college education will secure my future. Most leaders are college graduates, statistics reveal. You will be enabled to have a better lifestyle, for you will make more money. It expands…

Do you have a college you would like to attend to? Does it cost to much? Can you go without a scholarship? The cost of college is way too expensive. College should not be free or way to expensive! It should cost some money. Education costs have raised over the past few decades. Leaving some students who would pay but can't. Students who can pay the amount of money colleges are asking for, are looking for a plan. Like a four year college plan. The amount for two years would…

As soon as I stepped onto the burnt, rubbery tarmac of the Washington Dulles airport that fateful August summer night, I was gripped by the realization that I wasn’t home anymore. For the past five years, I’d lived in Oman- a country often ignored in the vast Middle East. Raised in a close-knit community of Indian expatriates, for the first time in my life, I stood with my thick Indian accent in a sea of “ain’ts” and “yalls”. American culture wasn’t foreign to me; after all, I still watched…

Guest Speaker Israel Vargas September 23, 2016 Israel Vargas, came to 4th period honors english class and gave a speech to the class of all his life. From how he got to the U.S. and how he now runs a shelter for men,women, and children. Something that Mr.Vargas said during the speech to the class was how he was able to get two associate degrees and a minor while being in prison for 12 years.What I think he is trying to say is that no matter where you stand at you can still be successful in…

“Senioritis: An ebbing of motivation and effort by school seniors as evidenced by tardiness, absences, and lower grades” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary. "Senioritis"). All throughout America, thousands of seniors develop symptoms of this debilitating disease, especially during their second semesters. Is this epidemic a legitimate illness, or is senioritis just a rationalization made by lazy students? Although several seniors say otherwise, senioritis is a pseudo-scientific disease employed by…

Why College is valuable. High School is a lot of your education, if you don't do good, you won't have the best chances of getting into a good college. If you don't go to a good college you won't get a good education, if you don't get proper education, you won't get a good job. Without a proper job money could be an issue, and money is an absolute necessity when living on your own. College is important because one can become closer with their family, have a better job, and become more wealthy in…

How Agreeable are the Secrets of Successful College Students? “Secrets of the Most Successful College Students,” by Annie Murphy Paul presents the reader with ideas that change their perspective about college courses. The article further explains the experiences of different college students, and how they became successful in their journey to a career. Annie Murphy Paul states in her first paragraph that evidence “...suggests that the most significant thing about college is not where you go,…

The Benefits of Going Against the Grain Many people consider the idea of exploring Tibet. Volunteering with local communities, situated on the mountainsides of the Himalayan Range, sounds like an adventure. Volunteers have the opportunity to grasp the hardships of living in an entirely different atmosphere, and the lessons learned from such a diverse experience could change their perspective on many aspects of life at home. It could potentially change their work ethic, improve their social…