Walden University And My Future

One year after my BSN, I started looking for a good university to further my education. I needed a school that will blend seamless into my life without any stress. A friend of mine referred me to Walden University. I went online with the intention of reading another student’s review about Walden University. I was disappointed in some of what I read. I didn’t stop there I trusted this friend of mine. I wasn’t discouraged, I decided to visit Walden’s website to understand the university’s vision, mission and its impact on society.

On Sunday, May 23, 1999, Anna Quindlen made the Commencement Speech at Mount Holyoke College. During this speech, Quindlen spoke out to graduates, offering encouragement and advice as they prepared to join the workforce. Her intension was to inform them of perfection, people’s standards, and being you. Quindlen uses examples from her life to fulfill her purpose.

Walden has provided and compiled multiple resources to support its students academically. For example, the university library has consolidated journals, books, articles, and more, in one convenient location to be used at my disposal. Master’s programs generally want their students to be able to think outside of the

A path that led to this school, and the amazing experiences and opportunities I had and will continue to have throughout my last year here. Here is the place I’ve learn to lead in a classroom, develop my academic skills, and succeed in continuing my mission of helping others. I’ve grown into a woman with her own ideals and own convictions, which I just now realized has always been my goal in life. What I major in, what job I have, and who I marry will not confine my person to live a life where having one experience is

David Foster Wallace talks about how the commencement speakers should speak about why they were chosen to give the speech. And why they are where they are basically how the college has made them accomplish. Every graduation anyone has ever been too everyone always belittles the commencement speeches

The tone of the speech is very polite and uplifting. Quindlen positively encourages the graduates to follow their own path by being who they are. Her viewpoint towards education, commencement, and life are well received as she reflects on her previous college years and how alike she was with the current graduates. Quindlen shows that she respects the aspects of today’s society through her tone of

I have appreciated much of the process in which I have journeyed over the last few years. Many of my classes have not only taught me things, but have given me insight into myself, my children, friends and family. I have learned to apply some of the lessons learned with how I would react to issues, interpret scenarios and motivate myself.

From a very young age I knew I would have to work twice as hard if not more than the average student. I was learning and being taught in a language different from the one that was being spoken at home. I soon, through hard work and commitment, overcame this barrier. I’ve received recognitions and award that reflect this such as, academic distinction, excellence in academics, and the leadership award from my academy. I’ve also received a recognition for leadership and excellence in the fields of academics and diversity from Wichita State University, where I plan on furthering my education as an accounting major.

The growth I have experienced while attending Hinds has forever altered my life’s course. When I first came to Hinds I was a sickly dual enrollment student who could not even begin to bear the thought of speaking in front of an audience. A diagnosis of Crohn’s disease turned me from an outgoing and involved high school student into a bedridden recluse. The various programs and clubs on campus combined with my everyday classes allowed me the opportunity to improve not only my public speaking skills, but also my leadership abilities. Hinds gave me an opportunity to return to my original self through education, the Honors Program and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK).

In 2010, Dr. Marc Lamont Hill was the commencement speaker for California State University, Stanislaus. This speech was addressed to the graduating class of 2010, their friends and family who were attending the ceremony, the California State University, Stanislaus faculty and staff, and people who may have not been able to attend the ceremony, but were able to watch it on a DVD recording. This speech was intended to congratulate the graduates and offer them advice as they enter into the “real world” post-graduation. However, the speech also had to address the family and friends of the graduates and the university’s faculty and staff, since they presumably made a difference in the lives of the graduates.

When my acceptance came in I realized that I am a strong leader with the determination to help others. As a result, I worked harder than ever before to become a leader I can be proud of. The summer before my junior year I attended a state leadership camp at the one and only Colorado State University. Being a second year camper, I assumed my experiences would be much like my first year there, educational but lacking impact. I couldn’t have been more incorrect. My adult counselor at the camp, Beth Carson, changed my outlook on my life. I realized that I will never influence the world by not taking risks. So, I ran to be one of the three members on the Colorado State Student Leadership Executive Board. It’s crazy that the experiences within four days had the power to turn all my failures into successes. I learned one of the greatest lessons that life can teach you, one can’t succeed if one doesn’t try. I’ve been able to come to the realization that it doesn't matter if you make mistakes, it matters how you continue on from those

The saying, “never underestimate what one group of concerned people can do”, describes what you accomplished during a very difficult time. One of the most memorable moments in my career is the night that you chose to financially support the second building for the Motlow campus. You will remember that funding was tight and the stock market was experiencing drastic declines. It would have been easy for you to claim these factors as reasons to avoid helping Motlow. However, you were bold, courageous, visionary leaders who knew that investing in educating your citizens is always the right thing to do in any circumstances.

My first class at the University of Wyoming had 150 students—more than my entire high school. The first day, however, the professor looked right at me in the third row, and recognized me from my campus visit. “Sarah,” he exclaimed, “Hi! So glad you decided to come to UW.” From that moment, I have always felt like an integral part of the Cowboy Family. This university has a spirit unlike any other, and I am honored to contribute to a legacy so storied and proud.

While proud of what I was able to do to give back my community, my only regret is that I was not able to assist in a couple of areas. The most regrettable instance of this is Franklin Township’s Varsity Football. While we did leave behind some important moral codes behind that has already begun to sow the seeds necessary for success, we could not bring back the winning culture Franklin Football had in the past. Looking ahead, I now know the tools necessary to being successful and will work to be a greater influence in order to aid towards that success. Additionally, I’d like to be a more vocal person. Waiting until the middle of Junior Year to take a leadership role was a poor choice, as that was not enough time to turn an entire program around.

As current inquisitive employee of long-term care, I am unable to find much current literature or many scholarly individuals who directly has working knowledge of the nursing home industry. According to the Specht (2013), evidence-based practice in nursing home long-term care is a necessity for the industry’s success. However, there were barriers that included limited current research on the subject (Specht, 2013). This demonstrates there is a need for evidence-based practices and more literature to support the industry. The Walden University’s doctoral program will help me develop the skills and the accreditation to produce and teach on a professional level of long-term care. Walden will aid by means of increasing my knowledge, research techniques, and writing