The dictionary definition of success is "the accomplishment of an aim or purpose", while this is true, I personally hold a definition of success to a higher standard. With failure being a crucial part of ultimately reaching success, the definition therefore is not simply accomplishing a goal, a task, or overcoming a challenge, rather it is working hard to achieve that goal to the best of one's ability and learning valuable life or academic lessons along the way. To me it is the knowledge gained that can be applied to other aspects of one's life that is of utmost importance when working towards a goal, regardless of the outcome. Measuring success on a personal level is more than just achieving a goal, it is feeling a sense of pride and happiness of working towards a goal, completing it, and watching oneself grow as a person as a result. Whenever I complete a goal, no matter how small, the most gratifying part is feeling that sense of pride for knowing I worked my hardest to achieve the desired outcome. The supportive nature, inclusive environment, and focus on learning through experience at Endicott will provide the educational experience I need to reach my full academic potential during my undergraduate years, which is something I do not feel my current college is allowing me to do.
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Chen, at Massachusetts General Hospital who offered me a very rare opportunity to shadow and work on various projects with her over the course of my undergraduate years. With internships and the encouragement of intellectual risk taking as a few of Endicott's primary visions for their students I know I will have access to numerous opportunities to expand my knowledge and interests both in and out of the classroom. The knowledge imparted upon me by Dr. Chen, in addition to the rigorous coursework expected from a Biology and Biotechnology major at Endicott will better prepare me to succeed in medical school and in my
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We all go through hard things in our lives. Some of these changes alter the way we live negatively while others bring around great positive change. I have gone through one of these changes and I believe I have greatly progressed as a person from it. I came here from Iran, speaking very little English and I believe myself to be relatively fluent now. I came to Trade Tech to learn more about my passion, chemistry. In Iran, I graduated from a pre–university with the equivalent of an Associates Degree in Chemistry. Here, at Trade Tech, I am double majoring in Chemistry and Math and hope to earn an Associates Degree in Chemistry and transfering to a UC or Ivy League college. The greatest hardships I had to overcome, and still overcoming, are the language barrier, cultural differences,...show more content...
I have always held chemistry and mathematics in the highest regards and greatly enjoyed learning new things in each respective field. Entering pre–college and Trade Tech, I mostly knew what I wanted to do and went after it. Though I am a student, I believe a student is also a teacher, and try to teach others around me what I know or have learned. I regularly volunteer as a lab assistant for my professor, Mr. David Jeffress, despite my already heavy work load of 13 units. I hope this level of work will prepare me for my future job. I want to work at 3M for the majority of my career end become a teacher of chemistry toward the end. Though my GPA of 3.80 is relatively high, I want an outstanding GPA before I graduate. I have found great joy in learning about electrolysis and other electric based chemistry reactions. I have also found titration, a mixture of concentrations, to be equally enjoyable. I know that what I learn now will be of a great help to me later on in my career. I think that the things I learn in school now will act as a foundation for the chemistry that I will learn from my job. And perhaps I will find something that no one else
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"When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful." These are the words of Eric Thomas, my inspiration, and that of many others. The starting of high school directly coincides with a change in my life; nonetheless, of which both come to be what I call my greatest milestone. From this milestone, I have led a better, more impressive path than I would have if I these words and the many more that continue to inspire me had fallen on the deaf ears of my past self. One of the most important parts of this milestone is the why I started seeking an adjustment; from this why I realized what was holding me hostage to the dreams I endlessly longed for and why they would to me always remain fantasies of a what if lifestyle. There have been many instances in which this refining of my life has benefited me; however, none compare to how far hitting this milestone has assisted me in my school life....show more content...
Up to the point of sixth grade, I was an outstanding student. Reason being such was that school was easy for me and I never had to try hard to get what I wanted; good grades, but once seventh grade arose I started having trouble; this trouble persisted yet became filtered out through my own realization that I needed to put more effort into what I did if I was to ever have my dreams within my grasp. This transition was accompanied by a yearning to learn to be a better person, but it wasn't until the end of my eighth grade year and the beginning of my high school life that I found Eric Thomas, a genius in my eyes, that I woke up and made a true switch from my sedentary, unfocused, easy–going lifestyle and began my journey to
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A pervasive issue in education today is the college entrance exams. There are several college exams used in the United States and around the world. These include the SAT, the ACT and many other various versions of those tests. These tests are an unfair and ineffective measure to determine a student's acceptance into college. These tests to do not measure a student's ability to master a subject rather they measure aptitude which is ineffective. Not only do students need to achieve academically, but they are also advised to have extracurricular activities outside of the classroom. Race and gender also play a huge role in acceptance letters to universities forcing the acceptances to be unfair.
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Hardly a ringing endorsement for the effectiveness of SAT's" (guardian, 2007). For some students, there are many issues such as anxiety with tests, students with ADD, and those students who are given more than the allotted time to take these tests. Many students have anxiety problems when it comes time to taking even just regular tests. The SAT is not just a regular psychologytest that you can study, make note cards, and memorize for. It is a combination of academic ideas, and the pressure of getting a high score to be accepted into a college doesn't lessen the anxiety. John Katzman, president and founder of the Princeton review, wrote a letter about the anxiety of the SAT and how "Students are anxious not because we rile them up but because this arbitrary ordeal will largely determine where they spend their next four years". (Katzman, 2004). Some researchers even think that, "the uses of the SAT, along with other descriptive and comparative uses, are presumably secondary to the SAT's unique contribution in the prediction of college grades."(Fincher, 1974). This is basically saying that the purpose of the SAT does not really have a purpose. The University of California's Chief of faculty fully supports banning the SAT. He stated that, "Students don't know how to study for the SAT, instead they shell out $100
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It's a weird feeling being compared to your seven–year–old sister. It's an even weirder feeling when you're being compared because she can run five times as long as you can. I've never been sporty, partially because I couldn't afford to participate in athletics at school and filled my day with different pursuits. Even so, being so exhausted from standing for hours at work taught me to seriously consider my physical condition. In the past months, I've been running. It's not something I plan to stop soon. Many colleges have cross country teams, and Columbia isn't known for that sport presently. However, it's known for its openness since it provides many affordable opportunities for beginners through the Road Runners club sport. I want to be one
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My College Experience
Throughout my lifetime I have listened to people reflect back on their college experiences and explain how college is supposed to be "the best experience of your life." The summer after my senior year I use to try and imagine what my first semester was going to be like based on what I had heard people talk about in the past. After my first semester at NC State I realized that I couldn't fully understand what college was like until I experienced it for myself. My first couple of weeks at Ohio State was rough and really tested my strength (mental and physical). I faced challenges and obstacles that I had never heard about in those past college experience conversations. All of a sudden there was no one to get me out of...show more content...
I can remember missing 8:05 classes because I stayed out too late the night before. In high school the teacher would constantly remind the students when certain assignments were due, but this was not the case in college. I learned that the hard way my first semester. Sometimes I forgot to turn in an assignment because I didn't properly read my syllabus and my professor never mentioned it. These were all new problems that could have easily let escalate without taking the proper actions. For the most part I was doing fairly well but a few of my grades began to plummet. I was losing the confidence in myself and started to wonder if going to college had been the best decision. The time had come for me to grow up and become an adult even I didn't feel the time was right. I immediately began attending tutoring sessions, working with peers and also keeping a daily to–do list. These factors were the eventually led to drastic improvement and success. After my first semester I learned how better manage my time, take advantage of campus resources and also how to organize myself better. These struggles also taught me that sometimes I try and rush through things instead of taking my time. I realized that one of my strong points is being able to really do well when my back is against the wall. Although I was unhappy while facing obstacles I am happy I experienced them. I believe this experience was the reason for my
College Admissions Essay College is a very important time in anyone's life. It's a time where boys and girls turn into men and women. It's a time where people learn valuable life skills, and how to live on their own. Choosing the right college is an incredibly important decision. Colleges come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, specialties and strong points, as well as cultures and diversities. As a senior that will soon be on my way to a college is campus, it is vital for me to figure how I will fit in with the rest of the student body. As a human I have a unique mindset, just like everyone else, complete with values and morals that differ from everyone else's. I also have a unique high school repertoire which encompasses many of my academic...show more content...
There are a lot of negative Nancy's out there and I try to be a positive Paul so to speak. I do my best to keep a smile on my face and make my peers laugh, even if I am not feeling so well myself. I believe life is a lot easier with a smile on your face and so I try to be that person every day; smiling, joking, laughing, and trying to make others happy. I try to make a conscious effort to help out people by holding doors, helping people carry stuff, and helping with academic studies whenever possible. I believe this is the best way for me to be a positive influence on those around Get
Penn State has always been my dream college to attend, two of my family members attended this college and graduated with their dreams accomplished. Following in their footsteps I will be as successful as they were academically and more. I have an exciting, hard–working, dedicated and motivated personality that will never stop me from accomplishing my goals while also exceeding them. When I was in elementary school I never knew what I wanted be and jumped from the ideas of being a fairy–tale princess, a flying magical hero and more. The older I became the more I realized that life was around the corner, I entered my freshman year eager to find my path and start becoming the person I will need to be in thirty years. My first year in highschool...show more content...
I started off this new school year lifestyle during 10th grade, this school was lenient with their rules and treated everyone as if they were adults compared to my old school which did not even allow students to use the restroom. I slowly learned my way around the building and seen how many opportunities there was to come but as the year went on I started to see a change in how people looked at me and treated me, I had no friends or help with my classes when I struggled, I had gotten suspended for simply being late to school and on my walks home had trash being thrown at me while being yelled at with several racial remarks, I sat at lunch by myself and was avoided by people in school. I fell into a deep depression where my life just became school and work, there would be days where I would not speak at all; months went by and I attempted to bd leader for other minority groups within the school who felt different and coached students to not fall apart as I did. I eventually transferred back to my original highschool and carried my hateful experience with me to help others grow and learn that not everything in life's candy and
Vancouver School of Economics at UBC. I first found my passion for economics was in high school. I took The Introduction to Economics in grade 12 and I received the grade of 92%. Since then I decided to develop a deep understanding of the economy, therefore, I was enrolled in The Vancouver School of Economics (VSE). Studying in VSE required us to deliver a great number of presentations, which has enhanced my confidence and communication skills. Also, this program has promoted leadership skills and teamwork skills which have prepared me well for further study. In my opinion,learning Economics in more than one countries would be helpful with my academic knowledge and a good image for future occupations. It was this idea that motivated me in my current application for the exchange program at University College London in The United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom is a country full of cultural diversity, where ancient buildings sit alongside contemporary architecture. The UK is also famous for academics, it is one of the most popular countries to go for earning a high–quality education. The UK institutions rank among the best in the world. Among which, University College London ranks in one of The G5 Group, it is regarded as one of the world's leading and internationally excellent...show more content...
However, I believe I have the intellectual curiosity and strength of character to be successful in this program. It can not only help me to improve my professional knowledge but also benefits my future careers. I am sure my effective communication skills, sufficient knowledge in my fields, and passion for learning will enable me to achieve my goal in UCL. I have a strong desire to attend the University College London because of its highly–rated reputation, its intellectual faculty, comprehensive course offerings, and rich opportunity resources. I hope to achieve the chance to study at UCL. Thank you for considering my
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Attending Catholic school is very important to me especially because I have a lot of very good friends at Sacred Heart School. For example, my best friend Lucianna is attending Sacred Heart again next year and I look forward to her company. My teachers and the staff at Sacred Heart are kind, dedicated, and very nice and I really like our principal Mr. Coyle. Mr. Coyle teaches us that school can be holy, educational, and fun all at the same time. Everyone at my school teaches us about our Catholic faith, like the importance of following the ten commandments, our church history such as Peter becoming a martyr for his faith, and learning a lot prayers such as the Apostles Creed and the Prayer of Saint Francis. At my Catholic school we go to church every month and we havereligion class every day. I like learning about my faith and that by having religion class on a daily basis, practice makes permanent. We have special faith activities like our entire school says rosaries together and we have stations of the cross. We get to wear a uniform, which I think is really pretty, and I do not have to...show more content... I want to produce excellent work in my math class and to receive a superior grade. I hope to continue to doing well in math, becoming further skilled with multiplication and division and to someday to learn Algebra. I wish to put forth an exceptional effort in Social Studies class and to learn a lot more about the United States and US history. I plan to do great in Language Arts, in grammar, spelling, writing, and to receive an exceptional grade. I want to do great in Religion class, to continue to learn about my Catholic faith, and to receive an A+. I plan to do great in Science, as I feel learning in our science lab is really neat, we can perform experiments, use microscopes, and explore inventors and Get
Trade School vs. College
People are told from a young age that the only way to lead a successful life is to go to college. Although there is no denying of the economic advantage post secondary learning can provide for a student, college isn't necessarily the only available option. Options like trade school or vocational training are other reasonable choices. However, trade school is not seen as legitimate as a traditional four year college, and a trade school student is not seen as having a secure future. The majority of people fail to realize there are hundreds of well paying employment opportunities that do not require the time, money, and effort needed to get a college degree. Not only does the negative perception of trade school hurt the futures of students, it ultimately hurts the nation's economy. In order to eliminate the stigma surrounding non traditional schools, students and parents should be exposed to trade schools and the benefits of pursuing a vocational career. Trade schools, vocational schools, and technical schools are all educational institutions that teach skills related to a specific job (Hamm). Some schools provide education as that provided at other colleges and universities. Many schools specialize in particular lines of work that range from broadcasting to beauty. The skills acquired in trade schools are sometimes referred to as middle skills and are seeked out by employers and jobs that require more education than a high school diploma, but less
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