As a freshman it amazed me as I sat in the position you all are sitting in and looked up at an individual who had the courage stand up here and give a ten minute speech in front of all these people. Since the first speech I saw I hoped that by the time it was my senior year I would be able to have the courage to do the same exact thing. Although as I am up here I really question as to whether I gained the courage or I had to force myself to do this, trying not to picture myself trip up the steps as I got on this stage. Throughout my four years here I planned myself to be on the right path to be able to become a distinguished graduate. I took all the classes required, maintained a decent GPA, and placed myself in almost every AP possible and have been lucky enough to pass their tests along the way. However, not one bit of this was done with ease, but nevertheless here I am.
What I have realized about VISA is that this high school pushes you to your absolute limit. Nothing about this school is easy, not even PE, in which I squeezed by with a B- after actually physically pushing myself up from a D. You find
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Suddenly, I was being asked to come up with a coherent proposal regarding what devices should be purchased to enhance technology use in school and address it towards the school’s technology committee. How was I- a fourteen year old freshman- supposed to convince an audience of adults that my plan was worth considering? At the time I had little to no confidence in my proposal, seeing it only as an assignment that had to be completed to maintain my A in the class. However, when Ms. Espinoza pulled me aside to tell me that my proposal was one out of fifteen from the entire freshman class to be presented to the technology committee my confidence soared as I saw that my voice along with others was considered
Fear and anxiety plagued my mind during this transition, however my wife and daughter kept my mind at ease. The information and instruction that was provided from the Professors at Durham Tech galvanized something deep within me. I began to strive for goals that I thought were unattainable as a naïve adolescent. Instructors encouraged me to work hard and to be persistent when it came to the immense obstacles of my course work such as giving a presentation at an honors symposium as an honors student. After countless years of self doubt and negative feelings towards education as a whole, for the first time in my life, I felt like college was an option for
Ever since my elementary years, I have taken my education and the work I do seriously. My dedication to the qualities of scholarship, character, leadership, and service have helped me during my high school experience as high school was a eye-opener for a young girl with big dreams. A quote that is to mind when I think about what dedication to scholarship and character means to me is one by St. Jerome; “Good, better, best. Never let it rest. 'Til your good is better and your better is best.” I have always gone past the point that is the best I can do in my academics accomplishments, building my character, being a leader, and helping others. I take pride in the fact that I work hard, push myself, and excel
Even after making the transition to Deer River High School in sixth grade, I continued to glide through school. My pattern of being underchallenged continued until I discovered College in the Schools classes this past fall. Finally, I was challenged (perhaps at times even more so than I imagined,) and I’ve grown exponentially in the past academic year. However, I feel as if that exponential growth is reaching its capacity in this specific environment. Becoming a part of the College of St. Scholastica’s academic environment would allow me to begin a new pattern of exponential growth both as a student and as a person.
As my high school career ends, I notice increasingly how much life that I have yet to live and the opportunities available to me in the years ahead. The past four years have been great preparation for my future endeavors, but college is the path leading to my full potential. In order to reach the end of this path, I utilize my most valuable trait—determination—to set short and long-term goals and achieve them. It is with this “can do” spirit—like the one my grandpa, a former Navy Seabee, evinces through his stories—that I have set my personal goals: to volunteer my time in service to others, further develop leadership skills through experiential learning, and excel at my school work no matter how challenging it may seem. Though these may
I am finally at the end of my journey and my graduate degree from Walden University is almost in my hand. Walden has asked me to give a speech at the graduation ceremony. When I was asked to do this, I was not sure what I would say. I spent some time thinking about my past year at Walden, and all of the things that I learned. I went from not knowing what to say when I was originally asked to having an abundance of things I could say about Walden. My future is bright thanks to Walden University. Walden University has set very high expectations for their students. I have grown personally as well as professionally, and my academic growth has given me the confidence and the needed skills to pursue leadership positions.
As I stated before that I want to be accepted to this High School because the quality of learning is really high. As I was checking the school’s courses it seems that it is pretty academic, and the standards are set high for both the students and the teachers. I am one of those students who wants
It has always been a dream of mine to attend Grand Valley State University since I was in middle school. My older brother did not attend college because he went straight into the military and my little brother is still in high school. I have always had the pressure of doing so well in school because my brothers do not apply themselves. This has pushed me to always do my best. This year it has finally all hit me that I am tired of using my pressure from my parents to motivate me and that I need to be self-motivating. This has taken a huge toll on my grades because I am transitioning.
As one may see on my transcript, my grades may not be entirely perfect but I worked very hard this semester to prove, to myself and to others, that the girl from a country in Africa could be a leader among her mates from more developed countries and I put in tremendous effort to get the highest grades. I'm not excellent with figures, but I’m not relenting in my efforts to doing better. I am focused, ambitious and I believe in reaching for the stars because these attributes have been instilled in me as a child. Furthermore, I've been surrounded by people that overcame obstacles like my mother, who became the first female in her current position at the Central Bank of Nigeria which is equivalent to the Federal Reserve. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the opportunities I have, which
My goal is to apply to all my college’s on time, early acceptance. It may not appear as an astonishing goal. However, applying to college is the first step to prospering in a world set for one to fail. Applying to colleges means to me that I’ve triumphed my obstacles - child of divorced Hispanic immigrant and self hate leading to lack of motivation, those are things of the past am I right? Now to reach this goal i had to be motivated and determined, which didn't come easy, however, it was not necessary physically obstacles stopping me,more like the atmosphere in front of me. one of my toughest obstacles is simply trying to motivate myself, to push through the pain and negativity. I was on my own to figure everything out with little to no advice.
Let me ask you a question, do you want to fail because you don 't understand the complicated course material? The "Enhancing Education Through Technology" Act will allow students to comprehend course content better as well as prepare them for the trials of the modernized world. One may ask, what is the Enhancing Education Through Technology Act? The Enhancing Education Through Technology Act is aimed to aid student performance by using the advanced technology we have in this modern era. This act will also give students the chance to be proficient in our advanced technology. Not only could this be a huge help for students, in professional life, but also in their personal life. The Enhancing Education Through Technology Act will help students in all aspects of classroom learning. It will be more relevant to the students, and it will increase class participation. It will also level the playing field, by allowing all students have access to the same technology. Therefore, it will allow students to have a similar education experience, and give all students an equal chance.
On December 1st of last year, I was officially accepted into the University of Notre Dame. Getting this news was wonderful and I plan to attend this prosperous school for the next 4-5 years. At the institution, I will ostensibly major in biological sciences and I aspire to eventually become an Orthopedic Surgeon. I'm aware that college and graduate school will be incredibly arduous, but I'm more than prepared for the challenge. I've worked rigorously throughout my high school years, and I feel that I've acquired the tools necessary to succeed at the next level. I also have myriad people rooting for me and hoping that I will accomplish my far-reaching goals. People such as Mrs. Marines, Mrs. Sadler, my mother and others want me to be successful
Need to order a pizza, just go online. Need to talk someone, just text them. Want to buy some clothes, just go online. Technology is everywhere, and will only become more and more prominent. In Doulos, technology is rarely used and the old fashioned way of learning is enforced; handwritten notes and lectures. The computer lab is often over booked and students are unable to use computers when needed. Doulos not being a technology based school has many negative effects on students who are planning to attend college.
It was no longer just a report card that I was getting; in addition to each grade I receive will be a remembrance of my grandmother whom I so deeply loved. I am determined to not only graduate college, but to graduate with superior grades enough to please her. To this day, it is a constant struggle, like any older adults continuing there are
I have really high expectations for myself and what I am capable of this fall at Mount Olive College. I have very high goals for myself and have revised what I believe to be a well guided plan to achieve them. I feel eager and excited to unleash my mind, thoughts and the power of my determination. I know that it’s going to be a lot of hard work and its going to take a lot of time. Also, with that comes the bittersweet of sacrifice, of parts of my life that I am going to have to change in order to succeed. But my grandfather has always told me “anything worth having is worth working hard for.” I am my biggest critic and supporter all in one. I know that the only person that can stop me from doing what I came to do is me. No one else has the
Technology has revolutionized the human experience by changing the way one learns. Technology can best be defined as a tool that supports and promotes human learning. This can be seen through the usage of calculators, tablets (example: iPad), Smart Boards, video cameras, and, of course, the computer. These are all innovations that can have a profound impact on classroom learning. Although there are some schools that have a strict policy that technology should be removed from the modern day classroom, other schools believe that integrating technology into the classroom helps prepare our students for the elaborate world they will face going forward. Throughout this essay, I will be focusing on the technology policy and how it has a positive