Essays on Education Page 263

The standard haircut policy for most schools and universities in the Philippines is 2 x 3 or better known as “barber’s cut”. To give you a clear picture, the hair is cut two inches shaved on the sides, and three inches shaved on the back. Some schools that implement such policy are Aquinas School, St….

George Orwell’s criticisms of socialism in his book, The Road to Wigan Pier, present the compelling argument that socialism is almost an impossible concept to acknowledge, at least in the context of England. When first reading this book, we find that Orwell is, at one point, living with a miner in the working class and…

The United States is home to more bilingual people than any other country. The idea of “one nation, one Language” is part of the idealized history of our country. Schmid, C. L. (2001). Language is more than a means of communication, it represents attitudes in a society, symbolic issue linked to power, political claims of…

I as a young child assumed that most children lived an ideal childhood. Part of the reason why I assumed this, was due to the issues in my childhood, growing up. These issues at the time, were out of my control. Although you would expect my circumstances to cause me to aim low in life,…

The Brown v. Board of Education case occurred on May 17, 1954 in Topeka, Kansas and is a significant event for the U.S. Supreme Court with great historical significance. The case revolved around Linda Brown’s denial of admission to an elementary school in Topeka based solely on her race. It also involved related cases from…

The purpose of this report is to reflect upon an aspect of my development that I have encountered throughout my time as a student in Personal and Professional Development (PPD) class conducted by lecturer Mr. Jeremy Ivan Thambirajah. I am a student here for almost a semester, and over my time here I have gained…

In the Introduction to Linguistics class last week, Professor Ivanoff asked if the students had any questions about the material he had just discussed in his lecture. The preceding lecture covered marked words words that clearly define or describe only one object. A student who seemed confused asked Professor Ivanoff how the use of marked…

I am Sarah Wang, a student at China University. After graduating from high school, I worked as a waitress at a local restaurant. This job provided me with the opportunity to acquire important skills in managing money and interacting with different customers. Additionally, it improved my communication abilities, sense of responsibility, and determination to pursue…

Only 66 percent of high school graduate students feel they are ready for the adult world. This means that 34 percent of high school graduates feel they are not prepared to be independent. First, we will look at why teens should not graduate at the age of 16. Then, why teenagers should all shadow a…

In The Inferno, Dante recounts his journey through hell and the valuable lessons he learns from the sinners he encounters. One particularly influential group of sinners can be found in Canto X. In this Canto, Dante receives a warning about the everlasting torment suffered by those consumed by pride. Though the focus of the Canto…