Adversity builds character. The challenges we face teach us resourcefulness‚ self- reliance‚ courage‚ patience‚ perseverance‚ and self-discipline. Challenges have a way of bringing out talents and creativity in people that otherwise they might have never discovered. Horace once said‚ “Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.” Beethoven‚ for example‚ suffered from difficulty with hearing. He also had a problem with
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When you think of JROTC what comes to mind? Several thing comes to mind to me. It touches my heart to see everyone working together and having a good time. JROTC is a great way to practice teamwork and leadership. I feel as though the whole universe needs these two attributes and I feel so though JROTC meets them. JOTC uses teamwork everyday if you think about it. One way the cadets at Rivercrest use teamwork is when we went to the service learning project at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. We all
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Chapter 1 Lesson 1 1 If someone asked you about what you expect to get out of Army JROTC‚ which one of the following responses would you use to best inform them about the mission and purpose of JROTC? "We expect to develop the skills and participate in a variety of experiences and leadership situations to help us become better citizens. That’s the mission of JROTC." 2 A friend of yours tells you that citizenship can’t be developed in a classroom. She believes that people learn citizenship
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Ever since I joined JROTC I have changed in how I feel‚ how I manage‚ and much more. It has made a huge impact in my life and I’m sure in many others. JROTC has made me see many situations differently and have helped in both my at home life and academic standards. It has also taught me how to deal with different situations with a calm and clear thinking. One of the many areas I improved in was my self-esteem. Freshman year it was at a zero and to this day it has grown by 22. I feel way more confident
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immensely committed to JROTC. This year‚ I created and fulfilled the Chaplain position‚ showing initiative to improve the Battalion and enhance my understanding of cadets. Furthermore‚ I was the Saber Guard Commander. I contacted West Point in order to receive proper instructions‚ exhibiting my commitment to correct procedures. Also‚ I revised and wrote many SOP’s‚ proving my ability to spot an area of improvement and develop solutions. Next‚ I will lead the JLAB Leadership Team to Washington‚ D.C
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JROTC in Perspective JROTC has its advantages and disadvantages. It really depends on the person and their beliefs. JROTC is‚ in my opinion‚ what you make of it. In this essay I will discuss the advantages‚ disadvantages‚ and my personal opinion about the program. Advantages in JROTC can be beneficial regarding military service. If you are entering immediately after high school then you can become a Private First Class. There are skills that you learn that can be applied to military life. Proper
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In 9th grade I joined JROTC because I heard from everyone it was an easy A. I had been in JROTC for 3 years and it has reshaped the way I think and feel about myself and my peers. With JROTC‚ I have grown in mind‚ body‚ and spirit and have become a better person. Although JROTC is a military based program there is never any military obligation. In the program‚ the focus is on become a better leader‚ a better comrade‚ and overall a better person. JROTC taught me that being a leader isn’t just about
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Being in Jrotc had taught me many things. I first joined as a sophomore. I didn’t know what to expect. Since I’ve started JROTC I’ve been challenged mentally‚ physically‚ and emotionally. I have learned how to work more as a team and learn about leadership. Most things I’ve learned in JROTC I probably wouldn’t have learned in my other classes. Cadets have managed to overcome many fears‚ tears‚ lifelong friendships‚ and unforgettable memories. Therefore‚ Jrotc builds character and leadership by its
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and creative thinks. Critical thinking is a common "buzz phrase" in educational‚ psychological‚ and Philosophical‚ circles today. Much work has been completed in the name of critical thinking in education to date that not only leaves one wondering how it is measured‚ but also leaves one groping for a cognizant definition of critical thinking. Part of this ambiguity lies in the existence of multiple definitions for critical thinking. Creativity is a complex construct and is most commonly expressed
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provide a service to others‚ even if we know we are doing it or not. Some people may do small things‚ like donating a can or two of food to the local food bank. Other people may do big projects like creating a national park or reserve to protect an endangered species of plants or animals that lives there. This essay will describe what services I provide to others‚ which JROTC lessons helped me in my endeavours and how‚ and what i learned from my service to others. I help provide service to my community
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