Transitioning

harder to blend in with everyone else. It means that it is easier to be singled out by a group of people. It's easier being noticed in a negative sense. It makes you an easier target for being bullied. Middle school is supposed to be the transitioning years. Everyone is finally growing up but no one seemed to be maturing. Day after day, waking up in the morning, I dreaded going to school. I was different from the other kids, or at least they saw me as different from them. I cared more…

swing, the weather naturally gets changes. The leaves change colors and eventually fall off. The temperature of the warm summer night breeze dramatically changes to a brisk chill and frosty air. As the weather gets colder, women get excited about transitioning out of their summer dresses into fall and winter blazers and scarfs. Fall fashion is fun for many women because they love the fall colors. Maroons, deep purples, royal blues, mustard yellow and navy green are some of the more popular…

In order to conduct a comparison between two probation agencies, my first instincts was to choose two agencies that were opposite of each other on the United States map. The two agencies that I chose were the Parole and Probation Division in Salem, OR and the Parole and Probation Division in Jefferson City, MO. At first glance it appeared as though the agency in Salem, OR provided and implemented very little resources to its parolees that would reduce the risk of recidivism and promote offender…

figure and glamorous look. Carrera quickly turned into a fan favorite, even being brought back for another chance after her first elimination during the show's third season. In 2012, Carrera announced that she was transgender and she had begun transitioning into a female. However, her decision has caused much chaos in her life, but at the end it's all worth the pain. Carrera has already become famous in the fashion world. In fact, she has appeared on several…

In the USA, the rate of vehicle occupant deaths for children 1–3 years old has decreased by over 50% in the last 30 years1 largely due to increased use of child restraint systems. Despite these impressive declines, however, motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death for children 1–4 years of age.2 Although current child restraint systems have been shown to be effective, further reductions in child passenger injuries may be achieved by improving car seat features and designs. In…

Throughout last generation, immigration has been vital for my family- my mother is an immigrant, as are my paternal grandparents. Being Mexican immigrants in an ignorant America is hard; I’ve seen the struggles firsthand. Witnessing my parents’ strenuous journey to make my life better has always inspired me to perform to the best of my abilities so I could care for them in the future. Growing up in a household with just one college graduate as a parent, going to a college or a university was…

As a young woman transitioning from high school to university, I began thinking about which career pathway was right for me, Nursing was always a profession that I have looked upon with respect and interest. Being surrounded by an environment with kindness and generosity has taught me the importance of helping others. As part of my culture, doing something small for someone can change their life and can be counted as a good deed. This is the beauty of becoming a nurse. On Monday the 19th of…

Eloise Anderson is at risk of becoming socially isolated. Eloise has no siblings and dislikes interacting with other children. She’s having difficulties playing and socializing with the children at her school. Ms. Katie, Eloise’s teacher has reported Eloise playing alone during recess for the past 3weeks.Due to the fact that Eloise has recently lost her grandmother, her behaviors may worsen. Eloise has reported that the students in her class teases her about her skin color and big hair. Girls…

Once someone realizes that they have an addiction, the next step is to find the right treatment plan. Everyone is different, so it is important to find a program that offers customized care. In general, most patients will begin with detox before transitioning to rehab. Afterward, they can continue their treatment through a lifelong treatment plan. Figuring Out a Treatment Plan The initial step is recognizing that there is a problem. This problem can be solved through a variety of different…

As a writer I encounter a lot of challenges, with writing I am able to identify my strength and weakness. The strengths I identify within myself are organizing my papers, to think as I write and picture things, also use examples or quotes to bring out a point. My weaknesses are vocabulary, putting paragraphs or sentences in the right order and doing proper sentence construction. Based on the feedback I have receive over the past years about my writing, the areas I identify that I need to work on…