Self Analysis

Betterment of the self through self-examination seems like a fundamental idea; however, what occurs more often than not in today’s social media-driven climate is not examining oneself, but instead, comparing oneself to others. Which do you think is more beneficial? It’s much easier to make assumptions about the other and compare yourself to your own idea of the other, rather than look inward and try to see past the assumptions of yourself and find your inner truth. It’s not easy to resist the idea of rating yourself in comparison to others since it is in human nature to want to place yourself within a system of cultural values in order to determine your position in a cultural matrix. This kind of comparison is mentally taxing, socially

In my final exams, I was sick, but didn’t want to go to the hospital because I knew that I would stay there for a while. This reason didn’t encourage me to go to the hospital. On the morning of my chemistry exam, I felt so sick, and I couldn’t get out of bed to perform my exam. I had an F in it, but I was in the hospital worrying about my health and recovery. For a moment, it didn’t matter much, but then I realized that I had thrown away my future. I knew that I wont enter college right after high school. I was depressed for a couple of days, but I eventually got over it. I’m the one who did this to myself, I didn’t go to the hospital, and now I’m the one who is responsible for what happened to me. This action showed me that I’m the one who is responsible about my decisions and no one else. I entered the American University of Kuwait in the second semester. Now, my major is electrical engineering and thank God I’m happy for what I have done.

I've had numerous milestones in my life post-graduation such as I never stay at a job for no more than 3 months, I had someone that was near and dear to me passing away and much more. One milestone that happen to me precisely post-graduation, I knew in my heart I was headed in the wrong direction of my career choice, which was nursing. After that short dreadful road, I faced post-graduation I was kicked out of the nursing program. While I was deciding what to do for the future and wanted to apply to school. While applying to school couldn't figure out I interest me the most and went with my first of life which was music.

Being part Italian comes with a few stereotypical ideas including: you most likely talk with your hands, are very affectionate, and animated. These stereotypes are true and very apparent in my style of intimacy and emotional expression. I have grown up in a very loving, nurturing and affectionate environment where hearing the words “I love you,” are the norm. In my family we hug and kiss each other on the cheeks both when greeting and/or saying good-bye to each other. My Nonna is also known to pinch those same cheeks or at times give an affectionate pinch on the rumpus. I thought all families were similar in how they expressed their love and affection for each other until I started hanging out with friends at their homes and boy was I

My days then seemed empty and pointless because I had no classes, no set schedule, and seemingly no use to the world. Coming back to school that following fall I was the happiest I had been the entire year, though still nervous that I had been off for too long and wouldn’t be able to handle the work. Little did I know that the incident which I thought ruined my life and my college goals was actually the most inspiring event that could’ve happened to me. I enrolled in the exact same course I had been in before and told myself that everything was going to change from now on, that I would take no part of my education for granted. I had a new-found respect for students with disabilities. I learned that I am responsible for myself and that in remaining time I had in college that I would push myself to new lengths and strive to be a better person, student, friend and classmate. I learned that even in the seemingly darkest of times that there is always a reason for the hardship you are facing. I also believe that there is always room for improvement and to not let anything or anyone get in your way of

It was like stepping into a whole new world, a whole new life. Moving to a different country changes everything from the food, the clothes, the culture, and even the air. One area of the move that impacted my sister and I the most was a new school. Not knowing one of the most popular languages in the world made things very difficult, however, both my sister and I quickly adapted to the new language, and soon enough our parents would advise us not to forget our native tongue. At a young age I believed that I could never speak another language, but as the years passed, I became more comfortable in speaking English. I was proud of myself that I accomplished something that I doubted I could do. Throughout my journey of learning English my parents

Opening my eyes and realizing the shocking reality of how I can achieve absolutely anything pulls me through each day with a giant smile on my face. In my heart, I always viewed college as a chapter in my life I would never have, or never be ready for. Throughout the days, I became aware that I was extremely wrong. It was not me who was not ready for college and advanced education, it was college who was simply not ready for me and my dedicated

I am Jolayne Killeen. I am 17 and a junior at Coon Rapids High School. I have a few hobbies that I do quite often one of them being playing the piano. I have been interested in the piano since second grade when we had a para come in and tell us all about specific activities that were available for elementary students. I raced right home to tell my mom about the news I had heard at school. She was just as excited as I was when I told her. She then made it her duty to find me a piano teacher and since then I have switched my instructors but my love and passion has remained the same. My mom noticed how fascinated i was with music and art but most importantly creativity. She thought that theatre would be right up my alley. I was then signed up

Throughout this semester I have learned an abundance of knowledge. I have learned a lot about assignments and things that I can do better to benefit me.One thing I have learned I need to improve is my ability to follow directions. Another thing I have learned I can work on is my ability to plan out the task I have at hand. The third aspect I have learned that I need to improve my abilities on is my researching skills. There is never a point where you can't improve something.

I enjoyed writing this essay. I feel like this is the first time I ever formatted as this. It was interesting to use a block quotation and close read and analyzed each part relating to each part of the story. I could sum up the whole meaning behind the conclusion so it was neat. I don’t mind what I will get on this essay because I worked my hardest to accomplish this essay. Also, this is the first time I tried this method so I am also anxious how well I will do.

One of the greatest decisions of my life was to continue my education. It took more than 16 years after I graduated high school to muster the courage to sign up for college courses. I often indulged in negative thinking and talked myself out of going back to school, convinced I wasn’t intelligent enough--and, as the years breezed by, I thought I was getting too old as well for such lofty endeavors. One day (for no particular reason) I decided to silence my negative thinking and saunter down to Lincoln County Campus to see what college was all about. I am grateful I took that first step because they have led me to experiences that have transcended all my expectations.

Martha Stewart once said, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” What I wanted for myself was to accomplish a great task that no one in my family has done, but I had never analyzed my options. My journey had started senior year of high school, with a full mentality of being able to go above and beyond. My thoughts were so secure and my life had seemed planned out, until the rationality of my near future really hit. Although I had been successfully admitted into two private universities, I found that I had another alternative to further my education in a way that

I have applied Carl Jung and Erik Erikson’s theories to my own personality. I examined myself, took a Jung typology test and interviewed family to try and gain the most accurate information to work with. I thoroughly review the concepts of both psychologists’ theories on personality. I surprising found analyzing myself very difficult, but it has proven to be a very interesting learning experience. This self-analysis has helped me identify problems with my personality and given me a drive to change them.

One of the biggest problems I have ever had to face is whether to continue my education or not. As a high school student I thought I knew what I wanted to do with my life. I wanted to go to the University of Georgia, become a veterinarian, and then make my own practice one day. Things didn’t go as smoothly as I would have liked for them to go but I think it has led me to be more confident in myself and have a healthier happier life. My first year of college was the biggest challenge I have ever experienced but I am glad that stuck with it.

It all started when I got a long waited acceptance letter from the University. I remember as I held the letter in my hands I felt a feeling of happiness and of satisfaction as I finally accomplished one of my major goals. I always wanted to go to college ever since I was a young boy and now when I got the letter I knew that it finally came to a reality. Not only was I going to college but I was going to be the first person in my family to attend a four-year college, I felt like this was an accomplishment within itself. Not only am I going to college but I’m also make a pathway for future generations in my family.