Personal Narrative: How Edgar Changed My Life

My academic career and outlook on life was shaped greatly by my education and youth in Trenton. Ever since I could remember I had inspiring teachers and friends who didn’t consider

Within the article, Robert Coles shares experiences and quotes from a college junior who once told him, “I want to help kids I know.”(Robert Coles, pg.94) Cole believed he seemed both voluble and impassioned. As the college junior tutors in the ghetto, he teaches the children that there is a better life outside of the world they are currently living in, provided they study hard and receive a good education. The junior has a remarkable sense on what

It started as typical Tuesday with a couple of court hearings, maybe an arrest, but nothing to exciting. That all changed at dawn.

Toni Cade Bambara’s “The Lesson,” introduces us to Miss Moore, a college educated African American women who takes it upon herself to offer educational sessions to children living in a New York City slum. While there are no familial relationships with the children, she “said it was only right that she should take responsibility for the young ones’ education” (paragraph 2). The traditional subject of math allows her to creatively introduce the complex topic of income inequality, which becomes apparent during a field trip to F.A.O. Schwartz in Manhattan. Seeing a handcrafted sailboat with a $1,195 price tag jars her young students - even our reluctant narrator, Sylvia, exclaims, “unbelievable” (paragraph 27). Painfully aware they are poor,

When thinking about the neighborhood, school has to come to mind. Mr. Ellis, my third grade teacher, prided himself on educating students. No matter the problem Mr. Ellis would try to help in any way possible, which without a doubt makes Mr. Ellis my favorite teacher. An example of the undying devotion Mr. Ellis shows Other than Everett, the Capital Area Career Center was one of the best schools around Ingham. Understudies could pick any class that fit their field of study. As the understudies work through their class they can acquire school credits which can trade to Lansing Community college or Davenport just to give a couple of cases. Assignments sanctioned us to learn the required information while being able to work at our own particular

I turned off his immediate perception of his avatar and the environment, so he couldn't see what I was going to visualize. Then, I briefly tried to weigh all of my different options. I practically had the power of the Matrix in my hands, more power than anyone should ever have at any given time... However, I could have a little fun for now.

In addition a significant part of my work with Evan would include rolling with resistance. Motivational interviewing assumes there to be some resistance and reluctance from the client during this process. Keeping in line with the non-confrontational views, I would not try to force or manipulate Evan into acceptance. I will work to understand Evan’s point of view and evade the desire to correct what may be viewed as improper ways of thinking while offering alternative ways of thinking for him to

“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives,” said Jackie Robinson. This quote describes the daily life of Professor Charlotte McMath, an older woman with reddish blonde hair and welcoming eyes hidden behind a pair of round framed glasses. Professor McMath is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Mississippi College (MC) in Clinton, MS, and she is also an advisor to many students who plan on graduating with a degree in mathematics from MC. When she is not in a classroom, Professor McMath can usually be found on the third floor of the Math, Chemistry, and Computer Science (MCC) building on the campus of MC in office 311, anxiously awaiting students that have questions and concerns regarding schedules, class work, and even personal problems. Behind the door of Professor McMath’s office students will be greeted by a welcoming room filled with angel figurines of all different shapes and sizes, homemade Longaberger baskets filled with assorted candy, and walls decorated in awards, recognitions, and diplomas. Professor McMath makes an impact every day in the lives of her many students,

It’s been a week living here. Every night after performing at the strip club I would get bags of money sent to my room. At first it was amazing, free money coming at you just because you shake your little ass here and there was incredible, but after a week I got already bored of it. I haven’t seen Nino nor communicate with him since my first night. Sky would collect nearly all my money leaving me with ten percent saying it’s for Nino, I did believe her since Nino did say the money was his.

As a math tutor at a community college, I have met many students, each with unique personalities, abilities, and morals. Although they look up to me for help, I always find myself inspired by each of them. The most memorable and inspirational student I had the pleasure of tutoring was named Shelma. When I was introduced to him, all I saw was a 78-year-old man wearing a blue hat. But, by the end of our first tutoring session, I knew Shelma was exceptional. He told me his passions, his opinions, stories about his grandchildren, and his time in the war. Curiously, I asked why he returned to school. With a toothless grin, he answered, “Because I was tired of sitting in the house.”

When we provide higher education to those who are incarcerated in our nation’s prisons, we create an environment in which humanity is restored, where people can gather to

An attentive, dedicated student, I comfortably grasp and comprehend information in large groups, but I nonetheless appreciate intimate, one-on-one interaction with my advisors. Others with whom I attend school and work are unaware, as I seemingly acquire enough knowledge in the classroom and during training, respectively. What my friends and coworkers overlook is the discomfort that I experience when my mentors stand aloof from my interests, my concerns, and me.

In the fall of 2015 I reunited with my on-again off-again relationship with running. At the same time I started doing boot camp classes which I had never tried before. I’m not sure if it was an improper box jump or a wrong step down the road, but I began to notice my knee clicking when I walked up the stairs. After waiting (probably a little too long) I decided to go to my doctor because the clicking wasn’t going away. The ultrasound showed fluid on the knee, also known as prepatellar bursitis. She said it shouldn’t take long to heal as long as I rest and ice my knee as well as avoid doing any strenuous weight bearing activities such as “jumping around” or kneeling. As a yoga teacher it was hard to avoid doing any type of kneeling but I stopped running and going to

In only a short period of time, your life can change so enormously without any say. Joe lost his mom when he was only a young boy, and suffers tremendously throughout his life of being abandoned and uncared for by his family multiple times. I can personally relate to this time that Joe was going through in my own life. In my eight grade year, my best friends mom passed away in an unknown accident. It was a hard time for me and my family to watch my dear friend in so much pain, and not be able to help her through it. Her life changed in a way that it can never be put back to the "old way". I've learned throughout my life that pain is something we all live with, no matter your age. It can be physical, mental, and emotional. It all leads to the

I worked in a beautiful house, explored the adventures of the Roxy, and learned how to have nothing in a course of three anxiety filled nights. I walked in feeling like a naive sophomore and came out understanding more of myself as I went through this nerve wracking process. The lights were off, but the curtain was a powder keg to kick off the start of the show. As I stepped on the stage I began an internal battle with my mind and my body. My body was telling me to be what I practiced to be, but my mind told me otherwise. This was my first performance I put on for an engrossed audience. It was my moment to face my fears and let go of my inhibitions. I had to let everything go and perform in the 2016 production of Annie the musical.