Why I Learned A Valuable Moral Lesson

Even after making the transition to Deer River High School in sixth grade, I continued to glide through school. My pattern of being underchallenged continued until I discovered College in the Schools classes this past fall. Finally, I was challenged (perhaps at times even more so than I imagined,) and I’ve grown exponentially in the past academic year. However, I feel as if that exponential growth is reaching its capacity in this specific environment. Becoming a part of the College of St. Scholastica’s academic environment would allow me to begin a new pattern of exponential growth both as a student and as a person.

Starting my journey at Texas Tech University has been very interesting and not as difficult as I thought it would be. Even though I have faced minor challenges I have been able to overcome them efficiently. During my first semester the major experience I have had is the population of tech. I never expected that there would be this many people. During the first week it was a bit overwhelming but I was able to overcome it.

When I walked onto the quad on the first day of freshman orientation I was still amazed that I would be the next two years at a prestigious university such as Oxford college of Emory University. The sight in itself was one like no other. Seney hall stood tall and bright as we put our cokes to the sky and made the big Emory coke toast. However, I would soon come to realize that the beauty of Oxford was not just in its spectacular campus and rigorous education. Oxford was a place where one could truly build a community and get involved if they sought out to.

As a student aspiring to pursue a medical career, I knew it was imperative to attain a firsthand experience in a medical setting. Therefore, my experience volunteering at the Volunteer Healthcare Clinic, or VHC, was profoundly significant as it allowed me to learn how the profession was in practice, which strengthen my desire to become a doctor. This experience, engaging with patients and physicians, exposed me to a different side of medicine through which I learned the crucial role of interpersonal communication; and, it also led me to discover a new aspect of medicine that captured my interest and motivated me to seek a profession within this field of study.

A student will demonstrate altruism by behaving in a selfless manner and by showing their devotion to the welfare of others. The student can show their altruism by placing their patient’s needs above their own, provide services that exceed the expected criteria, and provide services to all patients; even those who are medically underserved. A student should also possess compassion for their patient’s pain or distress and demonstrate the desire to assuage the problem. Showing compassion means that a student should embrace and respect individual differences such as emotional or psychological conditions, cognitive abilities, learning styles, languages, or any other social or cultural differences. Lastly, a student should encourage their patients to accomplish the highest level of function possible by teaching them to persevere no matter how slow or how fast progress

My mentality associated between the hospital and patients honorable. If I am selected, I dream to gain the ability to understand what the hospital genuinely means to patients. When I was in Phoenix Children’s Hospital, I believed that the doctors and nurses were there to torture me. Sooner or later, I actually examined the picture, and I learned the medical staff wasn’t there to afflict any pain on me. They were actually there to do what every health institute was suppose to do, build me up to my average self. Now, I have the enthusiasm to influence all patients to have trust and to

Outside of Columbia's classroom exists the profound appealing and a debilitating asset of the college: New York City. This enticing city can lead to a divided sense of community and a feeling of aloofness among freshmen that is frequently reported by students who write reviews regarding Columbia. The impact that I aspire to have is on this discrepancy of inclusion. Coming from a close-knit community the importance of connections has always been intrinsic and I find community support is integral to achieving success. This aspect is the area in which I could have the most profound impact and consequently where I would choose to initiate a difference. No one should experience college alone and events to unify students would undoubtedly be welcomed

We as human only have one life to live. Therefore, we should take advantage of opportunities in our lives and make the most of it and also learn from our past experiences. College years are important stage in one’s life in terms of building one’s identity and exploring new opportunities. The small student body size at Macalester provides a commune atmosphere which gives students the confidence and security of expressing and exploring their interests. Therefore, I strongly believe that the new experiences that I will gain and the positive risks that I will take at Macalester will help build my character and expand my perspectives on life. Besides my personal gains, I truly believe that I can give back to the Mac community. Macalester is a college

One extracurricular activity I participate in is volunteering at my local hospital. I volunteer at Riverside Methodist Hospital and I have been volunteering there for a few months now. Some duties that I perform there include visiting patients and making sure they have everything they need. I also discharge patients when its time for them to leave. Additionally, I help greet patients and their families when they first enter the hospital. Volunteering at Riverside has prepared me for the challenges of working in a hospital environment. While volunteering I have been faced with challenges such as making sure I am respectful of families and their privacy. Travelling from each patient room I have to be able to judge whether or not it is the right

I hope that you are very excited to start your journey in your new college program. This will no doubt be a very exciting time in your life. You will work very hard, but must remember not to stress yourself out.

Cultural perspective suggests that many first generation students “stumble upon” challenges when they get to college that make it difficult for them to take advantage of their opportunity to adjust to the campus, to learn, or to develop personally (Fulwood, (2012). These student’s backgrounds, perceptions of the unfamiliar environment and their established norms and values often clash. Taken mutually, these conditions influence satisfaction and the extent to which students take part in purposeful activities (Kuh et al. 2006). In many cases, like Billy Evans, these students may simply be ignorant of what is necessary to survive and thrive on a college campus. However, more than likely there exists a cultural factor related to that

My involvement with NSCS has helped me feel prepared for my future transition from Austin Community College to Texas State University in various ways. By showing me that making connections with others will not only benefit my future in education but also help encourage me to achieve my future career and life goals is what has encouraged me the most in making the transition to a 4-year university. These connections have not only helped me recognize my ability to be academically successful, but has also provided me with the opportunity to be engaged with a group of likeminded students. Due in large part to the encouragement of these students, I, in turn, have begun to feel better prepared to develop stronger leadership skills, make a difference on and off campus, help gain a greater sense of achievement, enjoy a variety of experiences, and work hard to impress graduate schools as well as potential employers.

During her year and a half volunteering at the Blood Bank, Naima proved herself to be a bright and hard-working team member. Here at BB, we help patients and health providers increase their knowledge on the opportunities and challenges of maximizing healthcare value to improve health and quality of life. Volunteers’ duties are mostly clerical; however, they do get to interact closely with healthcare professionals and patients. Naima was able to fully take advantage of her time with them, not only getting acquainted with a professional workplace, but using the staff and resources to further her understanding of healthcare. Physicians and care-takers should want the best for their patients, and during her time at BB, Naima has proven herself

Like I said before, when I learned of what this could offer me I was a little excited and forgot all about the change that would happen. Some of the benefits of coming here were...(1) All honors classes; (2) Getting a head start on college classes (3) I realised that meeting new people from different schools could help me a lot in life because, I’m meeting people with different personalities and different ways of thinking than I’m used to; and (4) Once again, I needed a change of scenery. I needed to get used to change and know that change is good if you let it be.

As an aspiring physician, I place an emphasis on the importance of patient care along with medical knowledge. It is crucial for physicians to understand and respect their patients. Before I can practice this as a physician, I’ve been working on instilling the value of respect and open-mindedness within myself. Since high school, it has been important for me to be a diverse individual who is able to understand and connect with people of various backgrounds. My experiences during college really helped to polish and refine my personality.