Preview

In College Nurturing Matters

Satisfactory Essays
Open Document
Open Document
109 Words
Grammar
Grammar
Plagiarism
Plagiarism
Writing
Writing
Score
Score
In College Nurturing Matters
The article “In College, Nurturing Matters” is written by Charles M. Blow. And is about a freshman student at Grambling States University in Louisiana that typed an essay, which stood out the most from his class mate’s one. Because his essay stood out the most, the teacher gave him encouragement about the major he was taking, and persuaded him to change to other majors that may help him more about his writing career. For this and others teacher who encouragement and care to help him; he says it motivated him to work harder. Unlike the author my mother is the person who encourages me in my student life .
Continue Reading
View Writing Issues

You May Also Find These Documents Helpful

  • Good Essays

    “The Achievement of Desire” – Tensions Faced in a Battle to Satisfy Oneself
    • 954 Words
    • 4 Pages

    “The Achievement of Desire” – Tensions Faced in a Battle to Satisfy Oneself

    Rodriguez describes himself as a “Scholarship Boy,” obsessed with school and education, and ultimately losing himself as a person. In losing himself as a person he also lost connection with family and a social life. Rodriguez faces a huge tension within his family, which was his view of his parents and teachers. Most normal kids would idolize their parents and aspire to be like them when they grow older. That was not the case for Rodriguez. He was ashamed of his parents and embarrassed of how uneducated they were. Rodriguez describes in the essay his views of his parents through his metaphorical self, “The Scholarship Boy.” He states, “He cannot afford to admire his parents. He permits himself embarrassment at their lack of education.” Rodriguez instead focuses all his adoration and idolization on his teachers, aspiring to be like them and even telling his mother that he planned to become a teacher some day. He describes how he feels about his teachers stating, “I wanted to be like my teachers, to possess their knowledge, to assume their authority, their confidence, even to assume a teacher’s persona.” Rodriguez’s feelings about his parents and teachers contrast with one another. The people that should have a huge impact on his life, his parents, have little to no positive impacts on him, only negative. Due to his disparity to never be like his parents and being ashamed of them, he puts focus into…

    • 954 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Better Essays

    Margaret A. Miller's The Privileges Of The Parents
    • 1100 Words
    • 5 Pages

    Margaret A. Miller's The Privileges Of The Parents

    In a way of keeping the attention of her audience, she used words that evoke negative emotions and phrases that create images. An example of the imagery she created his through the story she told. She stated, “She tells him to study, but she can’t help him with the content….” (Miller 3). The image she portrays is one of the challenges and vulnerabilities of being an uneducated mother, and the sadden emotions of that mother, that effectively introduce the argument and the serious tone of it. Another feeling Miller reinforces with her word choice is very negative feelings, through the phrases of “dropout’s children,” “the best and brightest,” “gifted and talented” (Miller 6, 11). Miller utilized the phrase “dropout’s children” to make the comparison between the children of higher educated parents to the children of lower educated parents. This demonstrates a division in their abilities and implies a sadden or sympathetic feeling to the audience. Similarly, she utilized the phrases “the best and brightest” and “gifted and talented” to show another division between the children, thru their abilities and skills throughout their education. The positive and hopeful feeling evoked is made through the explanation of success that lower educated parents want their first-generation…

    • 1100 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Better Essays
    Read More
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Sean Countryman Narrative
    • 435 Words
    • 2 Pages

    Sean Countryman Narrative

    Sean always knew he wanted to go to college but what really drove his path towards college, was a “go to work with your parent day”. Sean’s dad, Jerry was a diesel mechanic for a bus company which is a blue collar job. As Sean watched his dad get covered in grease, oil, and dirt all day repairing buses, his desire to go to college was strengthened. He realized that he didn’t want a job full of hard labor.…

    • 435 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Mr Bennett Biography
    • 622 Words
    • 3 Pages

    Mr Bennett Biography

    Bennett. Mrs. Bennett urged the class to go above and beyond and to please Mrs. Bennett was a thing that only happened once in a lifetime. After having her proofread an essay she had assigned, she commended me for my topic, word choice, and use of grammar. “Promise me you’ll write after school,” she had told me. Once those words were uttered out of her mouth my smile would not falter. I began imagining myself as the next Truman Capote and Hunter S. Thompson in a new city writing for a big newspaper. I knew at that time that I did not wish to pursue a career in journalism or writing, but I did believe I had just done the impossible, obtain a compliment from Mrs. Bennett. Besides Mrs. Bennett, I do not believe anyone else has inspired me to write. However, I do have memory of fond assignments given to me in the past, for example: an argumentative essay backed by facts, an analysis of the Communist Manifesto, and a current events essay. In my free time, I enjoy reading and doing an in-depth dissection of books to hopefully understand the thinking of others…

    • 622 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    The Day Magister's Gone With The Wind Books
    • 799 Words
    • 4 Pages

    The Day Magister's Gone With The Wind Books

    I finally hear my name get called after what feels like an eternity of waiting in a small-scaled, dimly lit hallway outside my guidance counselor’s door. I walked into Mrs. Rosario’s tiny office space and sat in a plush black sitting chair and received a, “Hello, how are you?”. I responded, “I am doing exceptionally. Thank you.” Mrs. Rosario then asked if I could hand her my paper, the whole reason I came, so I placed it on the desk in front of her. That paper consisted of all the classes that I wanted to take for my sophomore year. I carefully picked all of them out to ensure my schedule was balanced. With this intention, just one class made me uncertain, Classical Literature Honors.…

    • 799 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Analysis Of English College Composition Class At Lake Superior College
    • 762 Words
    • 4 Pages

    Analysis Of English College Composition Class At Lake Superior College

    I almost dropped out of college in the 4th week of Fall semester, but my life took a swift turn around; after I had stomped on the essay The Truth About M&M. The essay describes the varieties of students that usually sign up for English College Composition class at Lake Superior College. The Truth About M&M was written and published by Steve Dalager. Steve is a professor, and an English Composition instructor at Lake Superior College in Duluth, Minnesota. Professor Steve taught High School English in Bismarck, North Dakota, and Shiprock in New Mexico. In addition, Professor Steve has a Master’s Degree in English from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks.…

    • 762 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Diagnostic Essay
    • 360 Words
    • 2 Pages

    Diagnostic Essay

    My history as a writer began like the opening of any book you could read in the world. To extrapolate, I began my adventure in reading and writing by learning to read from left to right, and from right to left. I feel like through my early learning in Montessori school, and Hebrew school I have gained enough knowledge to pursue the next course in college learning. In my past I learned that reading and writing in different languages is difficult. I learned the numbers in French and I never pursued the French vocabulary flash cards. I was about seven when I began to learn about the French language. I prospered for a while it seemed at Hebrew school. Writing in general was hard as a child, and I only remember that my favorite word in French was “wheat” and my favorite character in Hebrew is Lamhad. I was brought to this class to experience a way of learning that is both personal and comfortable. I am happy to have a professor that cares a lot about his students. The teacher student bond is similar to the mentor deciple bond. They both require patience and humility to begin. The mentor disciple relationship is what encompasses for me, my experiences with background, family, hobbies, interests, jobs, and dreams. The mentor disciple relationship is what I strive to achieve in my life, because I see all things in life have the same relationship.…

    • 360 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    College Admissions Essay: How My Mom Changed My Life
    • 630 Words
    • 3 Pages

    College Admissions Essay: How My Mom Changed My Life

    My parents escaped Iraq during the first Gulf War with none of their personal belongings, such as their diplomas. This didn’t stop my mom from going back to school in the United States and receiving her diploma again. I became inspired by her to finish my education and to become a writer, to not let obstacles prevent me from achieving what I want. The privilege I had that many others did not allowed me to know from a very young age where I was headed in life. The two constants I’ve had in my entire life have been school and writing. I began writing from early age, beginning with writing in other people’s books to my mother’s dismay. Soon, I would begin creating stories in class to make up my somewhat uninteresting life. I don’t remember a time I didn’t want to become a writer and I feel like University of Washington will further my career along. Which is why I want to get my diploma for English. My mother’s fight for her education allowed my literary world to expand and become as vast as it is…

    • 630 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Personal Narrative: My American Studies Degree
    • 194 Words
    • 1 Page

    Personal Narrative: My American Studies Degree

    I know that I may not be the greatest writer nor will I ever be; with a great life lesson, my grandpa taught me to to always do my best and work harder than anyone. With the expertise of Mrs. Gilly and my work I ethic, my writing abilities have greatly improved over the course of a few years. This work ethic that I have achieved over many years of practice, applied greatly for my American Studies class this past year; I would not of been able to evolve into a more profound writer that will continue to help me excel in the writing works that I will continue to do the rest of my life. Me, myself has been the one working to get where I am today, but Mrs. Gilly is the brain of the operation who has helped me learn new ways of writing. I am…

    • 194 Words
    • 1 Page
    Satisfactory Essays
    Read More
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Why I Chose to Go College
    • 350 Words
    • 2 Pages

    Why I Chose to Go College

    The reason why I'm in college is because I want a better future for myself and to show my family that I can become somebody one day. Sometimes I would say to myself like “why am I even here? This place is not the place for me “. In other words college is not for everybody because not everyone who lives with their parents who can afford for tuition for college. But for me I realize that staying alone and not doing nothing for me was the biggest mistake I ever made as young adult at the age of nineteen. Soon as I turn 20 I decided that it was time for me to do something that’s going to be right for myself which was working and going to college. The first day of me attending college was amazing meeting new people and getting to know others such as colleagues.…

    • 350 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
    Read More
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Personal Responsibility for College Success
    • 267 Words
    • 2 Pages

    Personal Responsibility for College Success

    I. To obtain college success through personal responsibility one must take ownership of their goals and ambitions. By prioritizing task such as managing time, setting realistic goals and keeping healthy, one can achieve personal career success.…

    • 267 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Personal Statement
    • 627 Words
    • 3 Pages

    Personal Statement

    It was my seventh grade summer, and I had registered for a creative writing seminar. That July I spent thirty-five hours a week hidden in a windowless trailer set in the heart of rural Maryland. There I sat, staring at the burgundy colored walls lined only with motivational posters. Every class began the same way, with brainstorming. Somehow I was expected to convert my thoughts into words with only the aid of a picture of Mount Everest and the word “Success.” Mr. Scriven, our teacher, cared about the class very little and taught us even less. Excluding lunch, we had two fifteen-minute breaks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon; the rest of the day was spent…

    • 627 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Effect of Media on Young People and Their Sex Lives
    • 1116 Words
    • 5 Pages

    Effect of Media on Young People and Their Sex Lives

    Citations: Lopez, Steve. “A Scary Time to Raise a Daughter.” College Writing Skills With Readings. Ed. John Langan. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2010.776-778. Print.…

    • 1116 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Family and High School
    • 779 Words
    • 4 Pages

    Family and High School

    I never thought of ever being in college, let alone writing a paper. I had planned to go to college right after high school, but things changed. I got pregnant, and my whole world changed. I was a single mom so there wasn 't any time to go to college. In this paper, I will write a brief descriptions of my life experiences and have helped me be the person that I am today and analyze some of these experiences using the adult development theories from this class. I will also look ahead at the goals I want to accomplish in the future.…

    • 779 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More

Related Topics