My Education

My whole childhood I always wanted to be in the military. I would watch war movies, play G.I. Joe, and talk to my Grandfather about things he had done in three wars. When I became a senior in High School I couldn’t wait to talk to the recruiters. I talked to them all and bucked the family trend (My Grandfather and cousins were all in the Navy) and joined the Army. The day I swore in my life was to be forever changed and for the better.

From the beginning, the military has provided me with a stable future. I have gotten the chance to live in different parts of the US and I had the opportunity to live in Germany. I have been exposed to different people from all around the world as a result of the military. It has given me a taste of adventure and left me wanting to explore the world, to learn about new cultures and make connections with different people. The military has taught me not to dwell too much on the past, because you will always have a chance to better yourself. The constant relocation allows the chance to reflect on past mistakes and to prevent future ones from

Everyone has different goals in life. They want to make lots of money, drive nice cars, break world records, own two or three vacation homes, the list goes on and on. Personally, I wanted to apart of something bigger than myself, which is why I enlisted in the United States Military. All my life I took everything for granted, my parents and friends, coasting my way through school, and when senior year came around I wasn’t sure what I was going to do after high school. After talking it out with a few buddies that said they were joining the military and I weighed the pros and cons of it. Months later on the date of May 20th, 2015. I swore in to join the United States Army.

After dropping out of college in sophomore year, I went to work for a sushi restaurant near a busy shopping plaza. Work was not satisfying and I was seriously lost in life. On the way home from work, I decided to stop by at the Air Force recruiting center. Fortunately, I met a great Master Sergeant who was able to explain everything I need to know about the Air Force and he put me up in path for my new career. The longer I have been in the military, the more I appreciate for the training and responsibility it is teaching me. Now, I wish I did join the military right after the high school. I strongly recommend my younger friends to join the military after the high school. Military can give them professionalism, experience and many more. The

It wasn’t until recently, a few years ago, that I decided what career I wanted to pursue. I first started off joining the military right out of high school and after my fist enlistment of six years did I know that the military career field I was is (Food Service) wasn’t for me. I knew with my own personal experiences that I have encountered through the military that I enjoyed helping people, and volunteering at hospitals. I have always loved biology and anatomy, its remarkable what the human body can accomplish. So when my enlistment was coming to an end I knew I would take this change to go college using my military benefits. I knew right away I wanted to do something in the medical career field, but wasn’t sure which path to

But most importantly the reason for who I am and what defines me is due to my parents, German and Grata Padilla. They showed me hard work, by working in the fields, under the scorching sun endlessly picking stone fruit. They taught me discipline and work ethics that I incorporated into my education. And for that I would like to personally thank them for being a gentle but constant breeze in my life. So to my beloved parents “A’ma, a’pa, gracias por todo que han hecho por me. Tus hijos son sus más grandes cosechas.”[Mom, Dad, thanks for all you have done for me. Your children are your greatest

In the end, to say that I am thankful for all that my parents have done for me would be

The average American spends 3 hours and 32 minutes a day working and an average of 8 hours 50 minutes a day sleeping. Which means less people are in the workforce, but among those who have a job, they spend more time working than worrying about the things that are important to them. In addition, people are wasting their time by doing things that do not benefit them. For example, sitting around and watching tv, playing on your phone for hours, or just doing nothing and sleeping when it is not necessary, including me. Importance has a different meaning to everyone, but for me importance is getting a good education in school to graduate college and make a living, hanging out with my friends and being there for them, and most importantly my family. I am a highschool student and I do spend half or maybe even a little bit more of my time focusing on the things that are not important when I should be.

High school has taught me a lot through these last three years. I’ve learned that I’m not always going to master every subject right away, and that at times, staying after school and working with a teacher can be the difference from getting an A in the class to failing. I’ve learned to prioritize my time and focus on my future. Here at Hamilton High school, I also learned the how beneficial knowing another language can be in the real world to communicate with others from different backgrounds. I’m currently bilingual in Portuguese, my native language in Brazil, and English, my second language. That’s why I plan on studying a semester abroad in a Spanish speaking country to enhance my Spanish, and hopefully become fluent in three languages. In college I will continue to strive academically and as a person by pursuing my passions, and staying true to the values my family have taught me.

I have always wanted to find ways to help people. Whether it is making meals for the homeless, visiting people in the nursing home, helping with the school food drive, or just taking an elderly woman’s groceries to her car, I try to do my part to make the world a better place. As I had participated in clubs like book club and brain games at my school, the prior experience I had and my desire to help people sparked my interest in the elementary clubs at school. I became the student leader of the coding club, and I began helping with the elementary board game club this year. I enjoy helping these children learn and strategize because they are so excited about learning.

INTRODUCTION:When I was fourteen years old, my family and I, traveled to Guatemala as a part of a Common Hope Mission team. For a week I was exposed to extreme poverty, hunger and a culture so different than my own. Through various activities I came to realize just how fortunate I was back at home and how much I took things for granted and became disgusted with how I had been living seeing these people and how they lived. This was an experience that I will never forget, but will never get again because it was so personal and unique.

Education has been a large part of my life ever since I can remember. It probably has to do with the fact that my dad was a retired high school teacher, and my my mom was a working science teacher in the 5th grade. Math and science have been a crucial part in shaping the person I am today, and that is all thanks to my parents who have pushed me to be who I am. Ever since I could read I have been eager to learn new things, but there was one instance that sparked my interest in learning. What could that be, you may ask. Well, it all started with a book about dinosaurs.

Now that we have outlined what Plato’s Pedagogy contains, I shall now proceed to ask myself if my education meets Socrates’s standards. The following information will cover any intentional or random education I received, the discrimination against specific materials in my life, and the role of fear and pain in my learning. Each section will loosely follow the age groups of which Socrates explained in his pedagogy. The age groups will include, 0-5 years, 5-10 years, 10-15 years, and 15 years of age to the present. The following information will also consider what Plato/Socrates would say about my education. Through Plato’s Republic and Pedagogy I have discovered the influence my education has on who I am, and who I am not.

According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, knowledge is “information acquired by a person through experience or education.” I am no English philosopher or expert, but I feel the experiences people face, sets a goal for them to achieve. My life consisted of just that. Growing up, I found myself challenging my brain to become more alert and aware of things. This came with various activities, such as, reading the labels on air fresheners and lotions in the bathroom, constructing catchy songs or phrases to remember important studies, or simply flipping through pages of the dictionary and pointing out the words that sound interesting. I loved learning, not only because I wanted to make my loved ones proud of the “baby of the family”, but because I always envisioned myself lined up in the work of something great. I wasn’t always the coolest or most beautiful, or even first picked in sports, but in the race of learning, I was destined to be on top.

A special thanks to my parents for having faith in me and providing moral support to continue learning. I would also like to show my gratitude towards all of my friends who supported me.