VistA

“More than 200,000 Americans have inquired about service in VISTA (the domestic peace corps) and that, according to a Gallup survey, ‘ more than 3,000,000 American college students would serve Vista in some capacity if given the opportunity. Said by William Zinsser in the article ‘The right to fail’. The data shows that people are still living the dream while participating in VISTA and other organizations like that. On the other hand, people can go to school to achieve…

teaching job and stayed home to homeschool her three kids for a couple years. While homeschooling her children, she took college classes in Criminal Justice so that she could get a job in that field. She started out in the detention facility in Sierra Vista. Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5pm, She wakes up and goes to work. She believes that she can help theses kids. It's quite confusing to see why Sarah Graves likes her job. She works with troubled kids, kids who are warped into drugs and…

After moving to the United States my first stint at volunteering was at Alta Bates (Shutter Health) hospital. I started of working as a cashier & salesman at the hospital gift shop, this opportunity provided me lot of people interaction thereby improving my customer service. My manager trusted me so much that there were days when she allowed me to manage the shop for few hours in her absence, this provided me valuable leadership lessons. (More details to be added). Later I moved to being a…

“Earth’s Song” is a two movement suite for piano, violin, and viola. Each movement is inspired by some beautiful aspect of nature, and seeks to paint a picture of nature’s masterpieces through music. The first movement, titled “Morning Lake,” depicts a young couple rowing a boat on a calm lake. The couple sets up their rowboat right before a sunrise. At the very beginning of the movement is a calm, beautiful section, which is meant to depict how peaceful, calming, and relaxing it is to float on…

Facts: The defendant in this case, Atwater, was pulled over by Officer Turek in Lago Vista, Texas. Atwater was pulled over due to the fact that neither she nor her children, who were sitting in the front seat, were wearing their seatbelts. Officer Turek verbally scolded Atwater, handcuffed her, placed her in his squad car, and drove her to the local police station. Upon arriving to the police station, she was forced to remove her jewelry, shoes, and eyeglasses and was instructed to empty her…

of the ocean. And amazing attractions the hot warm sand is a good relaxing way to spend your day on vacation with terrific views of the ocean. The Aspen Grille has amazing service and a beautiful view of the beach with fantastic chefs. The Island Vista hotel has amazing places for kids and adults to hang out at after a long day of walking around you can spend a beautiful night under the stars outside by the delicious fruit bar. The family Kingdom Amusement Park is a fun thing to do with…

USC to The Citadel has challenged me in multiple ways: the university lacks in the diversity that most other institutions of secondary education have with most of their students being white males but the college has made incredible strides and as a VISTA I wanted to aid in the continued forward movement of the college. As well, I had to quickly adapt to a completely different social climate and internal language than any I had encountered before. In my time at the college, I have aided in the…

TITLE: INTRODUCTION: Alka-Seltzer is used to reduce pain, inflammation, heartburn etc. It is an antacid. When it is dissolved in water, it produces carbon dioxide filled air bubbles. It is represented by CO2.(1) Alka-Seltzer consists of citric acid and aspirin. Bicarbonates are formed when the tablet is dissolved. When it is mixed with citric acid, then the acid reacts with bicarbonates and water, carbon dioxide are formed.(1) When Carbon and oxygen bonded, then carbon dioxide gas is…

Due to the recent discovery of a clandestine methamphetamine lab at the La Vista motel, a brief shutdown to the west wing of the motel needs to take effect until further investigation transpires. Methamphetamine is a very toxic substance and has detrimental health effects. To ensure the public’s safety, the necessary procedures need to be taken into effect immediately to decrease the risk of adverse health effects. Meth is an intense, long-acting, physical and mental stimulant that is…

with no hands. Roger Arliner Young the first black American female to receive a doctorate in Zoology in 1940. Ms. Young journey was not easy but in the end she accomplished her goal. These are the people I look up to. When I complete AmeriCorps VISTA I will focus my career on organizations assisting people and communities that experience catastrophe, from accidents, war or nature that caused drastic life change or loss of life. This is a passion of I will feed the…