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others may be harmed by it. In the essays “My Vassar College ID Makes Everything Okay” by Kiese Laymon and “The Meaning of Serena Williams” by Claudia Rankine, the authors analyze how people react to racism in their lives. Along with the analysis, both authors also looks at how those perpetrating racism react to the effects of it. In “My Vassar College ID Makes Everything Okay” by Kiese Laymon, Laymon evaluates how the racism in both his and college students’ lives have influenced them, while “The

Attending Vassar College has always been a firm academic dream of mine, which dates back to a field trip in the second grade. During my visit, I was thoroughly captivated by the vivid scenery and dynamic life style exemplified by this prestigious institution. From the intricate architecture to the artistic displays, there wasn’t a single aspect that failed to mesmerize my eight year old self. Now that I have embraced my decision to pursue liberal arts, it is time to make this dream of mine a reality

School in New York. This school was a private school for girls where most things taught were about how to be a proper lady. She did however play basketball, field hockey, and water polo. After Hopper graduated from high school she applied to Vassar College but was

At times, we may find that the universe speaks to us. At other times, it howls, blares sirens, and lights the skies of our minds with a firework display. Discovering Vassar College was anything but coincidence; I can still hear the chiming echo of my fate calling as clear as day. I was first introduced to Vassar by an exemplary woman whom I’ve grown to cherish and admire: Elizabeth Bishop. Looking back on the day I was randomly assigned Bishop for an extensive poetry project in my AP Literature and

During her senior year at Vassar, she began publishing her own short stories and poems in literary journals. In her last semester she met poet Marianne Moore who was “her first literary mentor… [and]…whose work she had admired,” (Hamilton, 2). She graduated from Vassar in 1934 as an English Major. By 1950, Bishop had received the Guggenheim Fellowship, was appointed Consultant in Poetry at the

Edna St. Vincent Millay Her career that spanned three decades and her work that ranges from lyrics to verse play and political commentary. Edna St. Vincent Millay is mostly known for her earlier works, such as "Renascence", Few Figs Thistles, and Second April. Millay wrote about things such as mystical views on the universe, god, death, celebration of feminism, and free love. It's almost as if she was a writer from today and with that, I believe that she would be comfortable with today's

I went to the Mount Allison University Archives in the Ralph Pickard Bell Library to see some information about Grace Annie Lockhart. First, I found that there are not so many documents written or mentioned about her. I could see only one file included about Grace Anne Lockhart. Grace Anne Lockhart was a first female graduate from Mount Allison and received a university degree from the British Empire. She was born in Saint John and a daughter of Edward Lockhart and Susan Whittiker. She was awarded

Grace Hopper is a exceptional scientist. Grace led a distinguished and unique  life in specialized studies. Grace Hopper was born on December 9,1906 in New York City. She passed away on January 1,1992 in Arlington County. Which means that she died at the age of 85. She is the oldest among her siblings. In 1928, Grace graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Mathematics. Both of these Majors were then unique for a woman to graduate with. Then, two years later, she had gotten her Master’s

Often times in poetry, authors use metaphors and imagery to relate thematic elements in their writing to significant components of their personal life or general human nature. Frequently, poets use their writing as a vehicle to subtly narrate their inner struggles or personal conflicts to the audience. In the poem “The Convergence of the Twain,” author Thomas Hardy introduces the harsh relationship between human vanity and the formidable power of nature. Due to Hardy’s upbringing in rural England

hard-working and determined, and therefore went on to be the first women elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Philosophical Society, and the first professor hired at Vassar College. This proved to women that females have the capability and capacity to do the same as men. “Do let us have equal rights for