The story “Fiesta, 1980” by Junot Diaz is a coming-of-age story that follows the narrator, Yunior, as he grows up in a Dominican household in New Jersey. Throughout the story, Yunior deals with many different problems, including his fear of his abusive father and his struggle to find his place within his large family. However, … Read more
Fear is an emotion we all experience at some point in our lives. It’s what keeps us safe from harm and can even motivate us to do great things. Fear can be a powerful ally or a dangerous enemy. It all depends on how we choose to deal with it. Some people let fear control … Read more
By definition, fear is “an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat”. However it should be perceived as a motivation to accomplish new challenges. In fact, students should be encouraged to let fear of failure become an opportunity to succeed. Such is the … Read more
Individuals with Technology-Based Identity Disorder believe that they are a very different person when they are using the internet to communicate with people around them. They are very dependent on technology. They spent a great amount of time on devices, social media, and the web is usually a common warning sign. When they are on … Read more
I walked down the stairs counting each step I took. I approached my mom getting ready to leave for work. “Morning Sophie we have cereal and cinnamon roles in the fridge for breakfast. ” said my mom. I stopped talking to my mom and ate the cinnamon rolls, warm and soft it took my mind … Read more
Almost all humans, at some point of their lives, experience a sense of nervousness or worry known as anxiety. Anxiety affects the way humans act because of this unease that humans feel, it creates a fear of completing tasks or a fear of failure. Some of those who experience anxiety break down and have panic … Read more
Around five, I drive to meet Mark at a restaurant in San Francisco. I chose to go across the Golden Gate Bridge despite a third phobia of mine – a fear of heights. This fear I discovered the hard way when I walked with Mark and some friends across this same bridge for a charity … Read more
