Essay On Yosemite Trip

From ages 6 to 12, I suffered from epilepsy, contributing to my phobia of public places and anxiety. At 14, I was diagnosed with severe scoliosis and needed corrective surgery, which still affects my back to this day. From age 13 to now, I have experienced (in order) gastritis, gallstones, pancreatitis, gallbladder removal and have been diagnosed with a genetic mutation in my liver that causes stones to form. Needless to say, this has affected my diet and requires me to take medication. I have been hospitalized many times for treatment of my illnesses, the longest and most excruciating being three weeks for pancreatitis. Everyday, I wonder what it would’ve been like to have grown up healthy and lived without the constant stresses my conditions put on my body, my mind, and my family. As I got older, I only developed more problems as my personal life took a bad turn. The transition from one school to another in the eighth grade was incredibly difficult and my memories of the isolation and pain I felt are still deeply upsetting. It took me years to get accustomed to my new school and finally find myself in a place where I have made many good friends and feel comfortable with who and where I

When I was in 7th grade, the whole entire grade suggested that we should go on a camping trip. We had many places to choose from, but we all agreed on going to Yosemite. The reason we chose Yosemite is because we wanted people to stay away from their video games and electronics for a couple of days and actually enjoy what beautiful things God had made and what the outside world has to offer. It was an amazing trip and we did have many unforgettable memories. But one memory I had was on the second day of the trip, it was the day we started to do activities with our group leader. We hiked up a waterfall, played some games, and also took lots of pictures. It was a very tiring day and when we were finally done for the day, It was

This summer I went on a mission trip to Minnesota, and it changed my life. I got to strengthen my relationship with God and my friends, all the while serving a community. While I was there, I was tested a few times, but my view of life was permanently affected. If I was asked to leave tomorrow for another trip, I wouldn’t even hesitate to go.

My first year of high school I had a great opportunity that helped me grow up into the person that I am today. I had the opportunity to go on a moose hunt in Vermont. Growing up in Upstate New York where moose are a rare occurrence I knew this would be one chance to ever get to hunt a moose and maybe my only chance to ever get to see one. My trip started with a four hour car ride through the Adirondacks to Lake Champlain and then Burlington Vermont. The first day me and my dad woke up after spending the night in Burlington we got up bright and early to meet our guide for the hunt. He lead us to the camp we would be staying at for the next week. We were right on the Canadian border in the northeast corner of Vermont. There was not much in this

Going to the Riverquarium was exciting and informative. Seeing the various fish and reptiles made me feel like I was in the wild swimming right with them. The trip has made me feel like I could work with animals someday as well. Not only that, but it also gave me the idea that I have to do all I can to protect nature in any way I can.

I traveled to Nicaragua the summer before my senior year of high school, and it changed my perspective on many things in life. It was crazy that I went to serve them, but I had no idea what to expect when I got there. The people I met were the most grateful people I had ever met and despite the little they had, they managed to be some of the genuine people I met as well. I knew that one day I would use my medical experience to give back to this community, and it is an honor to know I can use this summer to make that happen.

I volunteered to give a personal speech at the Salvation Army for extra hours, mostly all the kids there came to me and said “you really helped me change my life thank you.” It was the best feeling to inspired those kids that anything is possible if you set your mind to it and not give up.

The smell of oak and pine filled my nose, the sky was blue and all you can see was the mountains and trees. It was my cousin, grandpa, uncle, my uncle's friend, then my dad and I. We were in the High sierra Mountains in california. We did not expect the trail to be this difficult. We overcame obstacles that seemed impossible. Once we arrived to the campsite we stayed their for a few days.That hike made me realize what true success really feels like.

I went to Niagara Falls when I was about 12. I stepped out of the car and just hearing the incredible sound of the Falls, I was taken. It was so loud, just a huge roar of all the water going over the edge. It surprised me because I didn’t think it would be that loud. It only got louder and louder as I got to the rail by the edge of the fall. Seeing the view of the falls took my breath away. Between the blue of the flowing river water, the white of the rough water falling over the side, and the mist of the water splattering off the rocks at the bottom of the waterfall, I was taken by its glory. Add on the view of the city too and it was just an amazing experience for me.

When I was in the third grade, my family and I went out to the lake in Locust Grove to visit my grandpa. For brunch, we ate out a restaurant with him. Later that day, we went out on the lake; it was wonderful, and little did I know it would be one of the last enjoyable experiences I would have for a long while. We went home that night, and everything was normal, but the next week my whole family started to get extremely sick. They gradually got better, but I got worse. My mom took me to the doctor multiple times, and I was immediately sent to the hospital after my last visit. I ended up missing six weeks of school.

My first trip was to Laredo, TX to work with Habitat for Humanity. Future Habitat for Humanity homeowners have to dedicate a number of hours to building homes before they are given a place to call their own. Having the opportunity to work alongside these future homeowners was one of the most rewarding things I have done in my life. Hearing their stories and understanding how they connected with Habitat for Humanity was something I wish everyone could experience. Upon returning to

The most influential experience was my father’s guidance, which enlightened me about the environment I live in. Environmental stewardship and caring for others were his lessons. To solidify my moral compass, my dad created educational family vacations. We traveled scenic drives such as the Mountain Gateway, visited national parks such as Mount Rushmore and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, explored bodies of waters such as the Illinois River and Texoma, discovered forests such as Quachita and Shasta Redwoods, climbed mountains such as the Arbuckle and Poplar Point, enjoyed the sweet smells of botanical gardens such as the Myriad and Tulsa Botanic, investigated places such as the caves of Missouri and the White Sands of Oklahoma. Each trip was an exposition on why a healthy environment directly relates to our health and well-being. All my experiences have been idiosyncratic culminations leading to a passion for environmental justice action.

Imagine your own vacation home in the world-famous Napa Valley, California, where you will have access to the top wineries in the area and a wide selection of gourmet restaurants. When you buy a Shell Vino Bello timeshare, you are joining an upscale clientele who appreciate all the region has to offer. Napa Valley is close to San Francisco when you want an evening in the city as well as close to state parks that protect the amazing California wilderness such as the Jack London State Historical Park near Sonoma and the Skyline Wilderness Park that has excellent hiking and biking opportunities. The Shell Vacations Club at Vino Bello Resort offers you a hassle-free vacation home.

About a couple years ago I had the privilege to attend an event that made a major impact on my life. It consisted of a three day retreat at USD; the retreat was called Stuebenville, it was amazing.

A recent experience of mine that has made a significant impact on who I am today would be my joining of open immersion. Immersion has always been a tradition of my school, Assumption College, for many years. This became one of many reasons why I decided that I’d like to take part of this tradition before I graduate and leave my more than a decade-long alma mater. I also chose to volunteer because I saw this as a good opportunity to render community service and fulfill my social responsibility as a student in the Assumption community.