Years in the future

Does the future exist? Natalia Kaparuk, entry for the University of Sheffield philosophy essay prize 2015 Does the future exist? It is fair to propose that our idea of the concept of time began within the borders of human reasoning and apprehension. The notion of "future" is variably interpreted across religions, cultures and between philosophers, but in essence, it is known as the inevitable passage of time and events that are yet to occur. “It is utterly beyond our power to measure the…

There are numerous goals that I would like to set and achieve in the upcoming year. I set both school and personal goals. I also set academic and character goals. I hope that I can achieve all of my goals to be the best student and person I can be. The goals I set can change my life and future, so I hope that I can accomplish all of them. This year, I want to become an excellent student by earning and better grades. I currently have A’s and B’s, but I would like to obtain more A’s. To…

make this change because his actions to making Hawaii a better place for the future generations inspires me to do the same. I want the future generations to have a future just like how I want to have mine’s, the chance to use gas, oil, eat fish, and many more. I believe that Clarence T.C Ching would do the same to care about sustainability in Hawaii. This is because he was always willing to make Hawaii better for the future. Crude oil, ecological impact and gas are the major non sustainable…

time for individuals and businesses. Although recovering from the economic depression is challenging, Americans should view this as an opportunity to start fresh. A way to not only improve our own lives, but the life of our planet, and the future of both. The future of our economy and our planet is in grave danger. Scientists have…

game up. Every year, 1.2 million students drop out of high school because of reasons including too much workload, paying little attention, and barely engaging. Not only are these stupid reasons to drop out, but not being able to deal with high school because of those is the result of immaturity. Students should be raised with the mindset that hard work is needed to get through life. In high school, students should learn to display maturity and drudgery in order to guarantee future generations’…

1. In the articles "Welcome to the Future" by Matthew Hudson and "What may happen in the next hundred years" by John Elfreth Watkins Jr., the way the authors portray the future it seems like our society is bound to laziness. One way that shows laziness is in our future is self driving cars. "Future cars will drive themselves. These electric cars will communicate with other cars on the road to travel safely in close formation at high speeds" (Hudson 22). This is laziness at its finest because we…

Being a member of the Coudersport High School sports program has prepared me for the future immensely. Throughout my high school years I have participated in one particular sport yearly, and each year I learned something new. Everything I have learned from participating in the CHS sports program has been extremely valuable and will benefit me for the rest of my life. Some important things this program has taught me are teamwork, self confidence, and commitment. Teamwork is a major skill you…

up-coming freshman to make their transition to the High school pain-free and as easy as possible. It is a fantastic way for parents and students to get involved and start planning their future high school careers. Even though four years may seem like a long time, it is still a great idea to start planning your future early on in High school. If you are currently a freshman, now would be a good time to start planning what classes you will attend…

My senior year of high school was relaxing at first as I didn’t have any real plans for my future. I was completely clueless about what I wanted to do, academically and professionally, post high school graduation. When I looked at my past for help I saw a pre-teen adolescent, a girl with eyes too big for her face, belting vocals into the bathroom mirror for she thought she could perform in a band someday. As I looked further back, I saw a six-year-old child who dreamed of becoming a dancer— who…

The future. It holds so many wonders and mysteries. No one will never know what will happen and that is the greatest thing about it. For myself, right now, the future is the most intriguing part about my life. However, it is not what defines me. It is the past. It is all the endless hours of work, sacrifices and commitment that has shaped me as an individual to prepare for the future. This is my story and why I should be chosen for this scholarship. At a young age of 9 years old my father…