“What makes me diverse?” When deciding whether or not to write a diversity statement‚ I created a mental list of the diverse groups to which I belong based on that question. But as I listed out these characteristics: half-Chicana‚ half white‚ ex-Mormon‚ a single mother‚ first-generation college graduate‚ I realized that I do not easily identify with any one particular race‚ religion or class. Instead‚ I have spent most of my life living in a world between the different groups to which I belong.
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Greek Architecture in Boston My first discovery of classical architecture was made the moment I stepped outside my apartment‚ as my building has two Doric columns framing the front door. As I meandered over the hill and across the Common I realized exactly how prevalent classical architecture really is. Elements of classical architecture can be found on almost every building in the old residential neighborhoods and many commercial buildings feature columns and arches as well. I saw all three
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I have chosen “Superman and Me” by Sherman Alexie to discuss about. This literacy narrative first appeared in “The Most Wonderful Books: Writers on Discovering the pleasures of Reading.” Sherman Alexie is a well known Native American writer that publishes short stories‚ novels and poetry. Out of the three narratives‚ I found myself connect with this story more than the others. Alexie tells us about his childhood as a Indian boy that grew up on the Reservation. His father was a big reader so as a
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English II 30 August 2016 What America Means to Me America means a lot of things to me‚ like freedom‚ safe‚ brave‚ equal‚ and responsibility. The reason I picked these things is because I think they are all very important to this country. The reason why I picked freedom is because in America‚ you have the right to do and say whatever you want. For example‚ the phrase freedom of speech‚ which means that someone’s right to say something is protected within certain limits. What that means is that someone
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Lydia Jeong Language Arts December 7th‚ 2012 2nd Hour The Dependency of Doctors: From the beginnings of ancient times‚ to the present day‚ doctors have always been the people that we depended on. Without doctors‚ many conflicts could arise to create chaos! Diseases such as the flu or the common cold could probably kill many‚ if doctors did not exist. Children would less likely survive from childbirth‚ the world would become weak‚ and the quality of life would diminish. Is that how the world should
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How fashion professionals are inspired by history and culture? It has long been claimed that fashion is a repetition of well-forgotten old. For centuries‚ designers drew inspiration from ancient cultures and traditions‚ ancient civilizations‚ mythical gods and exotic countries. Often the Greek goddesses‚ who have long manipulated the arts and war‚ intervened also in fashion. For years the dresses are current‚ familiar from mythology and the movies with mythological themes - naked shoulder‚ enchanting
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answer‚ I want to change the world. Teaching to me is one of the most interesting‚ challenging‚ and dignified professions that exist. No one has more potential for touching the personal‚ social‚ and intellectual lives of students than the compassionate and committed teachers. I decided to become a teacher when I met my husband. I have two-step children that needed a lot of assist in their studies. I personally took the time to help them comprehend what the concepts were that they were learning in
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Home is a term that is used throughout the world as the place where one lives. Is this really what home means? In looking deeper at what the word really means‚ many interpretations become apparent. Another word that sometimes is confused with home is the word house. A house is the actual building where a person lives‚ whereas a home is more personal. The dictionary defines the word home as the place in which one’s domestic affections are centered (Scott‚ Foresman Advanced Dictionary p.528). A house
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That is all the "motivation" I get to help me take my education seriously. Coming from a family who is not strict enough and does not set limits has disappointments. For example‚ my older siblings were not graduating high school and relying on my parents for anything. My parents have not learned to let go and say “no.” Lousy guidance is what surrounds me and it motivates me to do better. Ever since I was young‚ teachers will always tell my parents "what a bright student she is." I never thought
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Psalm 8‚ it reminds me of God’s majesty and how the significance of my life will be measured by my relationship with God. The second thing it reminds me of is‚ when I live in the light of God‚ I will better understand the purpose of my life and where I fit into His plan. If I live my life for Him‚ my life will take on the meaning He intended. I am a small part of this large world‚ but God has a plan. To live the life which He has envisioned for me‚ this Psalm encourages” me to do to a couple of
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