Gilman Scholarship

It is a general consensus that from an economic perspective that businesses are expected to benefit shareholders and contribute to society through value maximization. Milton Freidman, however, takes this a step further by asserting that this is the basis of moral behavior for businesses and that they act immorally when they diminish profit by trying to assume other “social responsibilities” instead of letting greater population do that on their own. Although this philosophy would ideally maximize both profit and the amount of money that people could contribute to the social cause of their choice, it does not work as efficiently in a society where there a large portion of society is not in a place to focus on social issues. When this situation is viewed from the perspective of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, it is evident that until substantial gains are made in the quality of life in the general population, Freidman’s position will not result in social responsibility. Andrew Carnegie unknowingly takes the hierarchy of needs into account when he counters Freidman’s position in the Gospel of Wealth. In his work, Carnegie argues that the proper way to maximize the efficiency of social causes is for elite businessmen make the choices that many others are

I met with Carman Mitchell to have an interview regarding their non-profit company and to fill out paperwork she needed for the company. Also, she gave me an orientation and training. The company is located in the city of Centerline and they rent a spot in a Catholic Church building that is quite old. The church used to be called St. Clement Catholic Church and was in service from 1854 until 2007. Coincidently, I remember attending this church with my grandmother as a child for Christmas Eve mass. As of June 30, 2012, the church is named St. Mary, Our Lady Queen of Families. Moreover, I did not get to see the whole inside of the space they are occupying in the building. I observed the reception type area and then a hallway that had various rooms. Carman took me into a room which was her office and it had an older computer, tables, old carpeting, and filing cabinets. There was sufficient work space which was nice.

This past year, I have been apart of Naperville Central’s brand new Special Spaces club. When my friend approached me and asked me to join, I agreed even though I had no clue what I was involving myself in. In retrospective, I can honestly say that becoming a part of Special Spaces has been one of the most meaningful, fun, and fulfilling experiences I have had in high school.

Most people would have expected me to receive a full ride scholarship to a university. However, when, I was battling depression, low self-esteem, and could not imagine that life could get any better if I just had little hope and simply placed my name, GPA, and test scores on a scholarship form. I am in control of my life and blame no one that I did not believe in myself. Now I can no longer afford to have a negative mindset because my education is literally going to cost me. It was not my work ethic that failed me it was my belief system. Our actions come from our thoughts. Because you have taken action and donated towards my education I know that Valencia College and their community partners are genuinely thinking of ways to uplift others. Upon receiving my higher education and beginning a professional career as a Registered Dietitian I to will decide to help others pursue their education because you and others have been generous towards my

Hope to open more opportunities to study abroad from the low-income student by sharing my experience applying for study abroad. Many low-income students including myself had a misconception of study abroad is very expensive and financial aid might not support study abroad. I want to introduce students to the Gilman scholarship as well as the challenge I had faced when deciding to apply to study abroad in Japan. The detail includes in the PowerPoint are the photo of my Japan trip, share the story about my abroad experience, how I had overcome the challenge of financial need through the help of Gilman scholarship. Hoping student doesn’t limit himself or herself to explore the world and give study abroad a try. Also, in the power point slid I will mention the outside resources that are beneficial for the low-income student such as the Gilman scholarship, where an applicant must be receiving Pell

Reaching out to the high school will speak volumes for international travel; however, I want to speak to my college specifically about the Gilman Scholarship. I have built many close relationships with the professors at my college because I have had 1 Russian Professor, 3 different Chinese professors, and 5 different Spanish professors who all will allow me to come and speak on behalf of the Gilman Scholarship. They have permitted me to come and share for about 20 minutes on the Gilman Scholarship, and about the international experience abroad. Many of my professors know that many students do not go abroad because of the cost, but with the Gilman Scholarship, it is a possibility, and I would love to encourage other to apply. During the presentation during class, I would present my story about the struggle of saving for college, how my Father lost his job and could no longer support us in College, how I worked almost full-time at Subway while being a full-time student, and how study abroad seemed like a dream, but a dream I was willingly to fight for. I would describe how I personally was one of those people who thought that scholarships were a waste of time until some of my close friends received scholarships, and encouraged me to apply as well. The reason why I am applying even to the Gilman right now, is

I became acquainted with George Stemm after I graduated from Globe High School a little over eighteen years ago. George attended the rival Miami High School, so while the town was small, we somehow never crossed paths until meeting at the party of a mutual friends’ the summer of my graduation. At 33 years old, George has lived in Arizona his entire life and seemed to be the perfect person to interview for this subject, as he comes from a line of native born Arizonans. “I’m the fourth generation of my family to be born and raised in Arizona,” he says as he proudly displays the Arizona state flag he has tattooed on his right arm. Could there be a better subject to interview on an Arizona native’s opinion of tourists?

Over my years of school, one big influence on me has always been sports. Ever since a young age, I have always enjoyed playing and watching sports. In my four years in high school, I have fell in love with the sport of lacrosse.

I woke up and took one bite out of my pop tart but that one bite was all I could eat. My legs were shaking, and my heart was pounding. My dad told me, “It is a true honor to even make it this far so go out there and have some fun.” Once I heard this statement, I knew I was ready to go. I arrived at school and boarded the bus. The car ride was an hour and fifteen minutes of hearing the squeaking of the wheel on the bus. My teammates were getting their heads ready for the big game.

I never thought I would be labeled an outsider, a misfit even. As I trudged my way through the halls of my small town high school, I would endure the gazing pairs of eyes, that belonged to my peers, followed by whispering and often times some laughter. I always used zone out during those repetitive speeches and commercials about the effects of gossiping and rumors; never did I imagine that one day I would be on the receiving end of of the everyday potshot. Growing up I was always the center of attention, the one everyone yearned to be friends with, never was I the antisocial child in the corner with nowhere to turn… not until high school. They say high school changes you. They say high school accounts for some of the greatest years of

Though I lived at home, I got a job to be financially independent, started school at the College of DuPage and worked tirelessly to get all A's. Frankly speaking, before attending the College Of DuPage, I never would read the readings assigned, study for tests or even ask for help. This made it very hard for me to get good grades. With the privilege of having a fresh start, I went to supplemental study sessions, met with my professors, and frequently visited the writing and tutoring center. Upon completion of my first semester, I was awarded Academic Honors, received a 4.0, invited into two honors societies and invited to apply for the Fulbright Scholars Study abroad program from the Department of State. Once I showed my parents my grades, my dad said, "I forgive you". Those three words were more rewarding than anything. Being able to see how working hard has opened up so many windows of opportunities and how I was able to change my mindset and outlook on life, made it more clear than ever on the importance of education. From there, I decided to challenge myself even more this

Advocacy is the active support of an idea or cause expressed through strategies and methods that influence the opinions and decisions of people and organizations (Buckley, n.d). Professional nurses have a long history of struggling to deliver patient care against multiple barriers, including dwindling resources. As we speed into the current century, the struggle is increasing in complexity. This struggle affects not only individual nurses, but also patients, organizations, and the nursing profession. Nurses’ strong commitment to patient care and their role as patient advocates often places them in direct conflict with administrators of health care organizations (Green & Jordan, 2004).

Coming out of an unusual childhood, Rosemary faced an interesting period of growth throughout her teenage years and college experience. She had to make choices on who she wanted to be and founded them, slightly, in her experience with Fern, her younger sister and chimp. I chose this character because she is the focal point of the novel, but her change is the least evident and takes the longest.

Growing up in Southeastern Kentucky, a kid doesn’t have many expectations from their parents, school teachers, or themselves. When a student walks by two teachers talking they say, “This group of 5th graders are the worst, every one of them are as dumb as a box of rocks.” This is the sad reality of what happened in my elementary school at Marie Roberts-Caney. Our school slogan is, “No student left behind.” Ever since 3rd grade I knew it was a bunch or bologna. Don’t get me wrong, I had great parents who cared about me, but they didn’t expect much from me. Neither of my parents attended college and I was afraid of it. Even as a young student, I knew I wasn’t the brightest kid in the classroom. Now that I look back, I realize how hard I worked

I believe I am an example of leadership, scholarship, character, and service in my own life. Some of the activities I am in represent how I uphold the ideals throughout my day. With Golf Basketball and all the sports I am in, I uphold the leadership pillar as a guide my peers. In Aca-Deca and Quiz bowl, I demonstrate the pillar of scholarship. While volunteering my time at church events and the in friends program I exhibit the pillars of character and service.