Essays on Education Page 78

I wondered why we have studied advanced mathematics for so many years but did not apply it in life. Is mathematics just training our logical thinking? This question confused me for a long time until I accidentally read an article about convolution neural network and its developments on the Internet. To get a better understanding,…

The numerous extracurricular activities that I have participated in throughout my High School and College careers have all impacted me in a variety of ways that have created the person I am today. Although the activities vary from piano practice, to an internship at a professional physics lab, to volunteering at a camp for adults…

Please describe your short term (3 year) career goals: Ideally, I would start my career within the consulting field, where the strong academic advantage in quantitative analysis that I have gained through my undergraduate studies would allow me to conduct accurate business analyses. Being very interested in management, my chosen Master’s degree should enhance my…

The introduction begins with explaining the development of mental capability, beginning at birth we continue to strengthen and expand our capability. Mental ability is often associated with and does have a connection to how quickly and well individuals learn. While intelligence itself is not an indication of the efficiency of someones learning process, the two…

Illiteracy is a frequently overlooked disability that affects people from all backgrounds in our country. It has become a significant and widespread issue over the years, with underestimated consequences for individuals and society. Those who cannot read and write may not fully understand the potential harm it can cause. They may have difficulties comprehending prescription…

What is the purpose of education? A well known philosopher named Plato actually believed the true purpose and goal of education was to develop a man’s character to be rational and moral. His teacher, Socrates, was very known for the saying “the unexamined life is not worth living” (Cooper and Hutchinson, 33). This quote is…

In my future, which feels both distant and close, my dream is to attend James Madison University. Specifically, I plan to enroll in their nursing school and earn a bachelor of science degree in nursing. Following graduation, my goal is to secure an internship and employment as a registered nurse at a hospital. This upcoming…

The dialect of the past definitely had its share of slang. Slang in my belief is a way a generation of children can communicate with one another as well as in a way rebel against what parents call acceptable language. In the late seventies one of the most common slang used would have to have…

At the age of ten, I embarked on my first trip to Europe with my parents. Our destination was Disneyland in Paris, where an overwhelming feeling of excitement enveloped me upon arrival. The sights of magnificent buildings, diverse people, and a foreign language immersed me in wonder. This experience sparked a deep longing within me…

David is 41 years old and returns to school. After some French lessons back in New-York, he goes to Paris were he wants to learn perfect French. As student you have some advantages, like discounts on food and the cinema or other kinds of entertainment. David moved to France exclusively because of the desire to…