Essays

Ever since I was a little girl, when asked the pondering question of whom I wanted to become when I grew up, I always found it quite methodical. Now of course, these feelings can’t completly be for keeps due to the immense amount of surrounding exposure. Although, I did believe that each individual had been … Read more

Prior to taking this course, I thought I knew what it meant to be versatile in various cultures. However, in reality, I really did not know as much as I thought I did. Last semester, I took part of the study abroad program to Costa Rica. I embarked on a cultural journey that forever changed … Read more

In this study,in order to answer the question of what are being shifted with the identity shifting process, This paper has been organized in three section based on philosophical framework, which is the shifting of movement, the shifting of knowledge and the shifting of interpretation. The first section of this paper sets out to investigate … Read more

Mill workers lived in small houses close to the factory work was dangerous jobs working for me. ‘The Water Babies’ by Charles Kingsley, tells the tale of a young sweep, Tom. Nonetheless were better than adults. As Gaskell shows, at least some major Victorian Britain, the cotton and wool industries employed thousands of workers, mostly … Read more

I am a woman, a mother, a wife, a lesbian who is gainfully employed yet still very middle class. I have a bachelor’s degree in Business Project Management yet I do not always include that in my identity. I am a college student working on my Master’s degree in Higher and Post-Secondary Education. I am … Read more

Early societies of Mesoamerica The Olmecs Early Agriculture in Mesoamerica Mesoamerican people began to cultivate manioc, beans, chili peppers, avocados, and gourds. By 4000 B.C.E., maize had become the major staple crop of the region. Tomatoes were later added as a crop that they cultivated. By 3000 B.C.E., agricultural villages started to appear and by … Read more

Being a Hindu, growing up in a modern society, I have got this wonderful opportunity to research Hinduism in contemporary world. In this essay, I have explored Hinduism not only by juxtaposing it with modern Hinduism, but also with ancient religious practices. Modernity is not simply the western world, or connecting to contemporary and rejecting … Read more

“The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as best I could: but when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge. ” This quote by Montressor clearly illustrates his hatred toward Fortunato; enough for him to vow revenge. The famous saying “revenge is a dish best served cold” depicts how vengeance is most satiating when … Read more

According to the World Bank (2015b), from the most recent estimates in 2012, 12. 7% of the world’s population (896 million people) lived at or below $1. 90 a day. It was a decrease from 1990 which was at 37% (1. 95 billion) and in 1981, at 44% (1. 99 billion). Among regions, East Asia … Read more

Can you imaging everyone’s appearance is the combination of all his ancestors but not exactly the same? The video “Life’s Greatest Miracle” tells you why and how did that happen when you are just a single cell at the very beginning. The attractive video brings me to a physiological world. First, I am surprised by … Read more

The question of consumer choice is strongly linked to questions of free will, determinism and the self. To what measure does a consumer truly exercise free will as they make consumer choices? I think this question is ultimately unanswerable but different points of view are given in writings of consumer behavior, psychology, social psychology and … Read more

Home is where the heart is; somewhere you live no matter where you physically are. In Jhumpa Lahiri’s novel The Namesake, several characters are living in one place while simultaneously living somewhere else. Lahiri uses this tug-of-war technique to strengthen her belief that immigrants living in America struggle to wholly accept one society. Lahiri focuses … Read more

Gram staining was developed by Christian Gram in the 1800’s, a Danish bacteriologist. (Smith and Hussey, 2005) It was the first differential staining technique and most common used in microbiology. Furthermore, bacteria are transparent and cannot be seen through the microscope. For that reason, Gram staining is an important tool for distinguishing between two main … Read more

For women, menstruation is an inevitable part of life. It is something that is experienced on a monthly basis, and is a sign that reproductive system is functioning normally. Despite being a sigh of health, menstruation has been given very negative connotations. Menstruation is surrounded by shame that causes a reluctance to discuss the issue, … Read more

For my classroom observation, I chose to observe two classrooms with teachers I do not work with at my current job Bobbie Smith Elementary in Long Beach, CA. My area of interest is elementary, I chose to observe a Kindergarten and Second grade classroom. Although I prefer to teach a Kindergarten class and not go … Read more

My Uncle Ross is a person I admire greatly. His life has been a continuous struggle. He is a person who has faced much adversity and yet remains positive. When I hear about what he faces on a daily basis, I can’t quite imagine how he handles it. When I hear about his struggles, mine … Read more

Body image dissatisfaction can be defined as negative perceptions, feelings, and behaviours a woman has about her body (Howerton, Ellington, Henley, 2011). Body image dissatisfaction has been viewed to be the most compelling motivators for individuals interested in receiving cosmetic procedures (Sarwer et al., 2003). Almost all women seeking breast augmentation are not satisfied with … Read more

I just finished my volleyball game, and my team won, I walked outside the gym to see my best friend standing there telling me | did awesome, we hugged said goodbye to each other and I left for home. I then went outside to watch my neighbors kids for four hours, then went inside and … Read more

People always have that one person they can look up to as a role model. They are the ones who set good examples to you, give you advice, be there for you, and small things that matter to us. Many employees at Toyota of Dallas look up to the owner Darren Dortch; he is a … Read more

“Tragedy is an imitation not of men but of a life, an action… ” (Aristotle). Greek Tragedy was invented five hundred years Before Common Era, and focuses on the actions of characters. These actions emphasize the harsh reality in which the innocent mankind lives in. In Oedipus the King, Oedipus is defined as one with … Read more

To the modern human writing is a second nature, most people do not think twice before they go to write a letter to someone or make a grocery list. What is not often thought about is the world before there was a written language and how people developed the first written way of communication. People … Read more

Grade 6: In my opinion the sole purpose of middle school was so that all of the adolescent miscreants could be forced into one awkward prison. The proof was in the cafeteria, a minefield of strange social customs and noisy kids who seemed to enjoy nothing more than screwing up another person’s day. At least … Read more

Running, I was running as fast as I could. I was trying to catch up with father. It was easy, because I was used to running. That was all my father and I ever did. It seemed like every time we finally found I hide out we ran. My father was an outlaw, and I … Read more

The Cultural Revolution, formally the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, was a sociopolitical movement that took place in the People’s Republic of China from 1966 until 1976. Set into motion by Mao Zedong, then Chairman of the Communist Party of China, its stated goal was to preserve ‘true’ Communist ideology in the country by purging remnants … Read more

Riding a bike without training wheels is a uniquely exciting and yet intimidating experience in nearly every child’s lifetime. Many can still remember the anticipation felt when watching the wheels on their bikes disappear one by one; many recall the slight uneasiness that came with gripping the handlebars for the first time and feeling the … Read more

I started my first year of college with my life prearranged. I had a ridiculous notion that everything was going to be a piece of cake. I was going to join different clubs, do lots of research, make the dean’s list, make my parents proud and attend as many parties as I could. However, now … Read more

Cinder cone is a cone shaped volcano A cinder cone or scoria cone is a steep conical hill of loose pyroclastic fragments Cinder cones are the simplest type of volcano They are built from particles and blobs of congealed lava ejected from a single vent. Cinder cones tend to be small, like hill-sized volcanoes When … Read more

A Case Study: Sociology Why do men hold higher positions than women? What is Racism? What is the difference between Race and ethnicity? How can social policies improve society? These are frequently asked questions that many people in today’s society would like to have answered. These are also questions that sociologists strive to discover the … Read more

Tensions rise between different cultures, always have and always will. That being said, violence is bound to occur, it’s just a matter of how and when. During the late 20th century of France, conflict was a reoccurring theme, with the involvement of wars, rioting, and social controversy. These conflicts are shown within the movies “Cache” … Read more

Bastards, scorn sisters, vengeful family members and numerous amounts of deaths, what a tragedy. Shakespeare’s play “King Lear” allows the audience to watch as two families are torn apart by greed for the same reason, power. Among the themes developed through animal imagery, the most notable ones would be those of Madness, Family and Nothingness. … Read more

Amanda (Mother): “No, sister, no, sister – you be the lady this time and I’ll be the darkey.” 1. While the play takes place in 1937, Amanda’s comment indicates that she believes that black women were still to be serving and cleaning up after white women, suggesting slavery. Amanda: “Resume your seat, little sister, I … Read more

In the story “The Adventure of the Speckled Band,” Sherlock Holmes used his phenomenal detective skills to solve the austere case of Julia’s demise along with Helen’s worries. The foul play mystery was written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The main characters in the story include Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Grimesby Roylott, Helen Stoner, and Dr. … Read more

Nuclear energy is one of the hottest topics in the fight to a cleaner world. The number of people who believe that nuclear energy is too dangerous and unhealthy for the earth has skyrocketed because of the nuclear accidents that have happened in the past and recently. These protesters may have a lot of evidence … Read more

People can lose themselves when having fun with family. It happens more often than people realize, but so does the danger it can lead to. Danger is taunting because it will loom in the shadows waiting to change lives forever. My brother was victim to danger’s game. The sky had been consumed by thick dark … Read more

A Nurse is defined as a “person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital” (The free dictionary, 2002) while caring is defined as “a feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others; showing or having compassion” (The free dictionary, 2002). The two are very intertwined with each other. To be … Read more

General Nutrition Center, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was established in the year 1935, offering health and wellness products and services to customers. There are different brands under which it sells its products, such as Total Lean, Pro Performance, Mega Men, Ultra Men, and other third party brands. Different products of the company include herbal supplement … Read more

The great German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once said: “That which does not kill us makes us stronger”. To this day, his statement holds true and is the basis for many common inspirational sayings. In William Shakespeare’s King Lear, Lear’s second daughter suggests a similar idea and implies that suffering is a good teacher: “O, sir, … Read more

Literature is the root to all writings. Every day we face the aspects of literature in its many forms such as movies, music, and books. This semester, I came to understand the three main aspects of literature in a more defined way. The elements of fiction, poetry, and drama where reintroduced through Greg Johnson and … Read more

Have you ever really taken the time and think about what some people are going through in this world. There are many problems that are all important, one of which is the lack of supplies people have for disease. Many countries suffer with diseases that are not a problem in the United States because unlike … Read more

Walter Elias “Walt” Disney was born December 5, 1901, in Hermosa, Illinois. He and Roy his brother, co-founder Walt Disney Productions, it became one of the best-known motionpicture companies in the world. Disney created the cartoon character Mickey Mouse, which became the world’s oldest and most famous vermin in the world. Walt Disney was an … Read more

When writing literary criticism one must ponder upon the significance of the topic to the literary canon as a whole. While there may not be a single definitive answer to how significant a topic is, one can question if the topic has been neglected or rejected by Western literary circles. If the answer is “yes,” … Read more

The Center Cannot Hold: Literary Devices in Things Fall Apart Shortly after the Industrial Revolution in Europe, influential countries came together to discuss the colonization of Africa at the Berlin Conference. The European nations divided Africa amongst themselves to gain new resources to further support their empires. This led to Christian missionaries infiltrating Africa to … Read more

On October 27, I had driver’s education until six o’clock. I figured that because I was already at Stevenson, I should just stay for Haunted High. I could use it for a cultural event or extra credit and I knew of a few friends who were attending. I have absolutely no idea why I possibly … Read more

Shakespeare’s Hamlet: A Masterpiece of Combined Efforts Shakespeare’s timeless work of literature, and one of the most popular plays to this day, Hamlet, was not just a tale Shakespeare himself thought up on his own with no inspiration from outside sources. Shakespeare’s wonderful writing stems from not only his natural talent, but from his influence … Read more

The small city of Cairns may not be well-known but its claim to fame is that it is the doorstep to visiting The Great Barrier Reef. I’m excited to be here because I planned to go diving along the outer reef wall. Diving the Reef is one of the top site to explore for divers … Read more

NBC’s Parks and Recreation launches audiences into a world where a low-status governmental department struggles to overcome underhanded bureaucracy and red tape. The Parks & Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana consists of an eclectic selection of employees, ranging from the ignorant yet good-spirited Andy Dwyer to the sassy, but sage, Donna Meagle. Yet the zeitgeist … Read more

Do or Die In the United States, drinking soda is no longer a fad: it is an addiction. Despite the rising medical problems in our country, Americans refuse to reduce their consumption of soda. Whether soda consumers choose to deny links between soda and health risks or ignore them, it is unfortunate that these consumers … Read more