The Use of Alcohol Should be Banned for all State University Undergraduate Students "According to the Core Institute, an organization that surveys college drinking practices, 300,000 of today's college students will eventually die of alcohol-related causes such as drunk driving accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, various cancers and heart disease" (Phoenix House). All around the State campus, at frat parties, in black-light-lit dorm rooms, and even at casual social gatherings, alcohol can be
again,” my father said to me over the phone one evening this past April. Having spent the majority of that day at work counseling and planning for a client with suicidal ideation, my father’s phone call instantly put me on alert. Unfortunately, this was not the first time I received this call regarding my mother. Manic depression has been a lifelong battle and this was her third suicide attempt. However this time was different; this time, I knew how to react and how to help her. My undergraduate majors
Abdullah Haroon December 14, 2015 Evolving Skills Review More than four months ago, I started my journey at McMaster University. The beginning was a mixture of emotions including uncertainty of the future and the natural anxiety of a new place with many new people. Before coming to university, I had heard a countless number of times that university would change me for the better, and that it was a place to make lifelong friends and learn new things. I looked forward to that change towards being
For the first eighteen years of my life I was raised in a conservative Southern Baptist church. During my journey at Seattle Pacific University, I have been attending different church traditions in order to find my own individual faith. One church that I have attended is Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church. Since the Orthodox practices seemed abundantly different from the services that I grew up with, I was hesitant but also excited and interested in their faith. Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox
Disasters Journal Assignment Josephine Heil West Chester University SWG 577 Monday, August 3rd, 2015 The first day of class was very emotional and powerful. Prior to signing up for a social work in disasters course, I reflected on how little I learned about disasters throughout my high school and undergraduate career. I was unaware of the political and race aspects from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. I am also extremely overwhelmed by the devastation and emptiness from the
their feet. Soon after, I heard a knock on my bedroom door. Reluctantly, I pushed myself off of my bed and opened the door. It was my mother, holding a package in her hands. Informing me that it was mine, she handed it to me and walked back down the stairs. Hastily, I opened the seal, excited to see its content. It was this package that contained the acceptance letter that started my journey here at the University of Oklahoma. When I arrived at the University of Oklahoma, I was unsure what to expect
challenges during my first year here at Morgan State University. During this journey, it it important for me to understand “where i am coming from in order to know where I’m going.” 1. I like learning, specially if it involves anything in the medical field. I like dressing up. I like getting money. I like scary movies. I like running track and working out. I like being around people that either has the same grind as me or understand me as a person. I like being rewarded and recognized of my good work and
I chose to do my undergraduate work at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. Cal Poly was affordable, strong in the sciences and well known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. I received a phenomenal education in science and nutrition helping me feel prepared to begin graduate studies in advanced practice nursing. Prior to Cal Poly, I planned a career in nursing, ultimately deciding that studying nutrition at Cal Poly could provide an excellent foundation. I found nutrition fascinating
My final undergraduate investigation was with Clarion University. I wanted to make sure that I wasn’t passing over a respected college that isn’t too far from home. The average room and boards for this college is $10,576 and the extra supplies and fees costs $4,018. The total tuition for a year is $6,820. When looking at your application they consider your strength within your high school curriculum, your grade point average, high school class rank, SAT and ACT scores, and recommendations. They
I aspire to be a lawyer in order to defend the accused with the power of law and ensure justice. In order to achieve my goal, I must complete an undergraduate degree at a respected university, complete the Law School Admission Test with successful results, attend an established law school, and complete the Barrister and Solicitation exams. The core tasks of a lawyer include advising a client on their rights and representation in the court, constructing legal documents, and specializing in different