In the passage What is College For? the writer makes many points to influence the reader so they will favor the college option. The writer is not very aggressive and waits awhile until the audience can determine what William’s stance is on the topic. For the first few paragraphs Mr. Deresiewicz argued both ways which really got the reader’s attention by making them wonder where he is going. This concept prevents keeps the reader listening to the writer’s points. William Deresiewicz tries to persuade
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Why You Should Go To College? Everyone should go to college and get a degree. I chose to talk about this because most kids don’t know how important it is to go to college. In college you will learn skills to help you throughout life‚ no matter what career you want to pursue. One reason to go to college is to expand your knowledge and skills. To expand your knowledge and skills would help you to be smart and find a good job in the future. Some people say college is too hard for them. Although
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Hope for Melal The book “Melal “by Robert Barclay takes place in 1981 in The Marshall Islands of the South Pacific. The people known as the Marshallese are the natives to these islands. Overtime other cultures began to settle on these islands also‚ such as the Spanish‚ Japanese‚ and Americans. Out of these three cultures the Americans were the most domineering and devastating to the Marshallese people. The Americans took over the Marshallese native land and forced all of them to live on one island
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Matthew Baker 11/14/13 1st block Why You Should Go To College Why should you go to college? There are a lot of reasons for and against this question. Like “how much will it cost” or “will I be more successful”. College is necessary for a better future. First off college is necessary because it promotes discipline‚ maturity‚ and independence. More college students are successful in life because they have matured through college. They have four years with responsibilities that only high
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In the penultimate paragraph of “What Is College For?” by William Deresiewicz‚ he claims that “the classroom is the grain of salt; it’s up to you to make the pearl.” After reading and analyzing this claim‚ I reached to the conclusion of its meaning and my take on it. In my opinion‚ Deresiewicz’s statement means that‚ in the end‚ the responsibility of using the knowledge we gain in the classroom is ours. College provides students several concepts‚ ideas‚ among other things. However‚ that information
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What is the relationship between the trains shown in footage from the period (black and white) and the tracking shots of the train tracks now? What is Resnais trying to accomplish by juxtaposing the past and the present in this way? The black and white footage which shows a train departing at night covered with fog and darkness. And on the other hand he juxtaposes it with the tracking shot of the train tracks now. The black and white footage shows us that we as an audience cannot see what is
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Diversity Among Colleges Nationwide Colleges and universities throughout the nation differ in numerous ways. Some are private while others are public; some are large urban universities while others are small rural campuses. However‚ many colleges and universities also share the common belief that diversity amongst the students‚ staff‚ and faculty is important in order to provide a quality education. There are several reasons why diversity is an important factor among college and university campuses
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’’Hope for the flowers’’ is a book that I found at a friend’s place. This book was part of a course on entrepreneurship that he underwent at business school. Hardbound with bright coloured cover and inside pages‚ the book looks like one created for kindergarten kids. Something that prompted me to give him a quizzical look. His reply was very simple - ’’Just read it’’. I was still sceptical‚ but considering the fact that the course itself was taken by a pretty successful entrepreneur I gave it the
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What grade were you in? The teacher I choose to write about is a High School educator whose name is Mrs. Wright. I had her from my sophomore through my senior year. She was the resource teacher for these grades. I have test anxiety‚ have has it since I was a young child‚ and she could get me through without having a panic attack or having to go to the ladies room to puck. This woman was always there to support me while I work through the good and tough times in school no matter what it was. A kindhearted
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to become a doctor. Quote #2RUTH Mama‚ something is happening between Walter and me. I don’t know what it is – but he needs something – something I can’t give him anymore. He needs this chance‚ Lena. (1.1.187) | Walter is incredibly dissatisfied with his life‚ and he’s taking it out on everybody around him. Poor Ruth feels the brunt of her husband’s unhappiness. She seems to be afraid of what will happen between them if Walter doesn’t get the chance to attain his dream. Quote #3MAMA …Big Walter
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