Departure, Initiation, and Return Essay

I pretend I'm good how to move on when I'm still scared you told me lies that you will always protect me but you used me.

I have always had a passion to become an elementary school teacher; to do this I knew I would have got to go back to college to earn my degree. As I considered returning to school, I had thoughts of how I would do this there were so many events that could go wrong including not passing my classes. In wanting to return to school as an older student and after being out of school so long I would be obliged to compete with students that were freshly graduated from high school and were at least half my age. Returning to school at this point in my life would need a great deal of time on my behalf and how was I going to do this, I have a husband who has poor health issues from serving our county, having to work two jobs not to even mention the rest of my family that needed me to. Would I have the time required to put into college to keep up acceptable grades I need to complete my degree. Some say it is hard to return to college after being out, but after I talked with some friends and family I knew I had an

Fifteen year old Danny shivered as Dennis threatened, “I’m going to kick your little ass and teach you a lesson you’ll never forget.”

"Local faith-based and community organizations (FBCO) reentry programs can provide ex-prisoners with the compassion and services they need to thrive in the communities they are returning to. Placing ex-prisoners in steady employment that matches their abilities and needs is an important effort that helps ensure the safety of America’s streets and the successful integration of ex-prisoners into America’s communities. Recidivism is a vicious cycle of crime, prison, more crime, re-imprisonment, and so on. Statistics show that more than two-thirds of released prisoners will be charged with new crimes within three years following their release, and over half will be reincarcerated. According to criminal justice experts, an attachment to the labor force through stable employment, in concert with family and community

      Each of us experiences transitions in our lives. Some of these changes are small, like moving from one school semester to the next. Other times these changes are major, like the transition between youth and adulthood. In Joyce Carol Oates' "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?", the author dramatizes a real life crime story to examine the decisive moment people face when at the crossroads between the illusions and innocence of youth and the uncertain future.

Returning to school after 30 years poses its challenges, yet after looking back, the tassel’s clearly worth the hassle.

I am from Colombia, South America and have been living here for 10 years. When I was living in my country, I started studying in the university. My major was Psychology but I had to stop my studies due to some personal problems. When I came to this country, I wanted to return to the University but there was always an obstacle. After so many years, now I have the opportunity to do it; it is challenging, but I will put all my effort to accomplish my goal.

Everyone’s life has changed when they had to go into hiding, when their time came. They were scared and didn’t know what to do, they no longer had a life to live anymore. Anne was motivated to strive for change when she and her family were separated by her family. Not being able to see everyone she loved and not being with them anymore. She wanted to be different from everyone and go out and do things on her own, by writing.

Roxanne watched him levelly, and nodded slightly as he withdrew a key. "Jim or James, it is. Maybe Jimmy, Jimbo, or anything else I can think of where warranted." She couldn't help but smirk. She wondered if any combination of nicknames would irritate him. Was it petty for her to want to find something to do so if the opportunity presented itself? She might be a tad-bit spiteful for some time for being roped into all of this. Ultimately, though, she just needed to keep reminding herself of the benefits of this. She would get off scot-free and her car would be back in her possession. Very briefly, she wondered if she should move when - or perhaps if - this little debacle was over. It was something she would ponder later, for he was moving towards

Upon graduating high school, I found that one regret I always had was not taking full advantage of all the opportunities offered, one such as applying for a position in the United Student Body. I looked up to the students of USB, being able to manage AP classes, take on a heavy load of extra curricular, and balance their social lives. Transitioning into Cal State University, Fullerton, I made it a goal to become more involved with the university and make the most out of my time here. Determined to make a change, I took a step out of my comfort zone and applied for ASI Scholarship Committee. Scholarship committee is a non-profit service organization part of CSUF's student government, which emphasizes involvement in the campus and the community.

Growing up, this is the world the children wanted, it was what we knew as normal. We procrastinated because deep down, we were scared to take the plunge. Indifference and change scared us. That was until we were old enough to understand that society had a habit of sweeping things under the carpet, not to talk about them or worse, pretend they never happened.

“This is simply…incredible.” Nearly speechless as they entered the beautiful suite on the big island of Hawaii, it was evident that Sophie Scott was awestruck by the lavish resort and the accommodations that Adam had secured for them. While she hadn’t been penniless before meeting the pornographer the co-ed had been living off of student loans and what meager assistance her family could offer her, and first class flights to exotic locations was not something she was used to.

I. Personal Profile: As I ponder over my thoughts and reflect on where I am in my journey of spiritual growth, all I can do is just thank God for all He has done. My spiritual journey has been full of ups and downs, but I would not change any of it because I had to go through the things I have went through to get to where I am today. Before I started living fully for Jesus, I was just existing and living my life without a purpose. I was lost and was seeking validation from everyone but God. My spiritual journey did not start until I realized that I was searching for happiness in all wrong places, and that my happiness was found in God. Once I discovered that and began building a relationship with God, my love began to increase for Him and all He has done. I began to see things clearer and God started removing toxic people out of my life and molding me into what he created me to be. In this season of my journey, I believe God is taking me through the pruning phase. In john 15:2 it says, “Every branch in me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it do that it may bear more fruit.” Jesus is stripping me from everything that no longer serves a purpose in my life. He is setting me apart and preparing me for my purpose on earth. God is changing everything about me from the inside out, and removing anything that is not of him and making me more like him. He is making me very uncomfortable, so that I have no choice but to learn to fully

“The Sojourn” by Andrew Krivak is a fictional novel based on historical events taken place during World War One. Although the setting begins in Pueblo, Colorado, due to the death of Josef’s(the main character) mother, him and his father move back to his father's hometown Pastvina. There Josef goes through the ups and down of living in such a rural town as Pastvina, experiencing the awful school system, nosy neighbors, and older step brothers who pick on him. Throughout the summers of his boyhood, Josef goes with his shepard father, Ondre, to his mountain cabin to tend to the sheep. Along the way, they gain an adopted member of the family, Zlee. Him and Josef got along very well, and quickly became close brothers. The war against Austria-hungary

Born and raised in North Carolina, you pick up quite a few things along the way, especially if you moved around a lot in your own hometown. Since I did move around a lot, you can only guess what happens in that process, I attended many different schools around that time of my life. Luckily, we’ve settled in to our dream house and are living life to the fullest.