(#3) What makes you unique? A day when you do not learn something is a day gone to waste. This phrase has stayed in the back of my mind, shaping my path through life, since the beginning high school. My strongest core value would have to be this need for knowledge. Of course, before high school, I had not put much thought into what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I had a rough transition from middle school to high school but I discovered even if my academic performance was not at its best, I always enjoyed going to classes, taking notes, and organizing assignments and materials. I also loved figuring out how things worked and how to make them work in the most efficient way, learning about other countries and cultures, and getting to know people and their stories. Due to the rough transition, my parents assumed I just did not …show more content…
They became more like family to me than just friends, we supported each other through everything and in every way. However, we were all going through the same grade at the same age, so when something happened and none of us knew what to do they would go to their parents for advice. I, unfortunately, was not in constant communication with my parents. This pushed me head first into figuring things out on my own, as well as learning from my mistakes on my own. Every day was a challenge knowing if I truly desired something I would have to fully support myself the whole way there. I had my friends, but at the end of the day when I get home, there is no one there to ask me about those dreams or to support my pursuit of them. I often wondered if not having my parents around would damage future relationships because I was alone so frequently. But instead it paved the way towards me having even deeper friendships because I understand what people need to feel connected or loved; all because I lacked that and I wished for
Learning has always been of utmost importance to me and I know that will only continue as I step into college. My work ethic and responsibility have gotten me where I am today and I am eager to see where they will lead me in the near
My father was a military man, so he always had a plan. As a child, my father always encouraged me to never stop learning. “Learning is power,” he would tell me. He was tough on me. Learning was a way up “If you don’t understand something look it up, research it, but don’t give up. Education is hard, if it was easy we would all have degrees and diplomas” he would say. “Don’t try
Another personal value that I live by till this day that you taught is “it’s not about what you do, it’s how you do it”. Another concept that went over my head when I was younger. I think this concept can mean many different things depending on your perspective. The way I look at is I should always give everything I do my full effort and do it to the best of my ability. I think it saves you time from have to redo things multiply times. It’s basically like quality over quantity, the way I see it. For example, me going to school. If I just go to school just to say I’m going and not do my work to my full potential I would have different results than I have now. Instead of it taking me two years to finish my Associates degree it probably would
I’ve learned from my parents the most important things in life are God, and family first, and the value of a college degree. These lessons in life
My parents have had several friends that I can recall during my childhood. Each of them had some who were called acquaintances, and others close friends. The close friendships were people who were there when my parents needed support or just a moment to vent. They would be at your door step during any time of day. I learned to appreciate the people who had good hearts and cared about my family the most. They have always been a part of my years growing up and are still keeping in touch while I am starting my own life. Friendships don’t seem to be something that would cost me anything. I feel like I can rely on them and know that they are there when I need them the
People’s experiences shape their lives and influence the choices they make, their expectations, and formulate their behavior and mindset. I have always loved to learn! As a child, I was constantly at the library and playing school. I recall being in 5th grade when my teacher handed me the science manual and a box of equipment, and asked me to ‘figure it out’ and recreate it for the class. I couldn’t have been more thrilled!
My father has always emphasized the importance of learning. The most valuable lesson that he has taught me is that a considerable amount actual learning happens outside of the classroom. Therefore, even though he constantly pushes me to study hard, he is equally as persistent in encouraging me to be aware of what is going in the world. His enthusiasm for learning is mostly evident in travel, and this has led me to become a very adventurous and open-minded
A Research Paper is a type of academic writing that needs more theoretical, significant and methodical level of question. Although a research paper is a kind of term paper, some term papers don’t require academic research. Not all research papers can be considered as term papers. An objective of writing a research paper is to allow people to read the work selectively.
Eric, you provide an interesting perspective and informative research on the aspects of creativity and innovation in Jesus’ mission detailed throughout the Gospels while utilizing principles of Sacred Texture Analysis to support it. It is significant that you mention Gods creativity in the New Testament expressed as the symbol of Love when he sent Jesus in the form of a man to save humanity. Christian followers are also supposed to exhibit this Godly love one to another. In my research the term solidarity showed up quite often. It “presumes a creation of a new mindset which thinks in terms of community and the priority of the life of all over the appropriation of goods by a few” (de Franca Miranda, 2015, p. 152). Additionally, “as a virtue,
Everyone has a hard time accepting who they are. We all accept ourselves at different times in our life, sometimes only accepting parts of ourselves at a time. What you do does not have to define who you are or what you believe in. Who you are also includes what morals you believe in. People may have different morals that they believe in or they might believe in some of the same morals. Everyone also has different versions of what they think righteousness means to them.
Individuality is defined as “the particular character, or aggregate of qualities, that distinguishes one person or thing from others; sole and personal nature” (Dictionary.com), and is a common theme throughout literature that celebrates a person’s character and personality. This theme can be found in a multitude of literature sources, some including: The Giver by Lois Lowry, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Kurt Vonnegut, Hairspray directed by John Waters, Dancing With Style directed by Xander de Boer, and The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost. Each piece of literature has its own uniqueness. For example, in The Giver and Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, the setting is in a dystopian world, warning society the dangers of
"The more we know the world around us, the more successful we will be." This quote, from the introduction of my high school chemistry book, was my driving force as a teenager to attend college. My expectations of college were to gain insight into a world that I had not yet discovered. I had high aspirations of receiving a good education and obtaining a good job when I graduated. But four years later when graduation day arrived, I felt unfulfilled. In evaluating my education, I realized that I learned how to get good, but not great grades. I learned how to study to make the most of my time. The focus I shared with many of my peers was not always to appreciate the information received, but rather, to value the counsel from someone else who
"The more we know the world around us, the more successful we will be." This quote, from the introduction of my high school chemistry book, was my driving force as a teenager to attend college. My expectations of college were to gain insight into a world that I had not yet discovered. I had high aspirations of receiving a good education and obtaining a good job when I graduated. But four years later when graduation day arrived, I felt unfulfilled. In evaluating my education, I realized that I learned how to get good, but not great grades. I learned how to study to make the most of my time. The focus I shared with many of my peers was not always to appreciate the information received, but rather,
They were as close to us as family, and to this day, many of them still are. I allowed myself to be vulnerable around them, because I knew they were genuine and could trust them. Our son, is now 10 years old, and is doing very well. He did get a diagnosis of autism when he was 6 years old, but all of the other things that the doctors were concerned about never came to fruition, and he is doing extremely well, even with the autism diagnosis. He is verbal, and thanks to a team of speech, and occupational therapists, and behavior therapy, etc. he truly is doing well in life.
My parents have always been friends. I can remember back when I was little watching them coach my softball team, play silly games during Christmas, and supporting their three children. My older brother, older sister, and I have always been close with our parents. We have always been friends, but we did not see what was behind the scenes. My parents could always put on a happy face with us kids and spend time with us as a family. We were close.