Essays on Education Page 90

At the age of 14, I witnessed my grandfather experiencing depression and observed its impact on my family. This experience made me understand that individuals respond variably to both mental and physical health conditions. Mental health concerns are often subtle, thus we tend to overlook or downplay them. Sadly, there exists a notable social stigma…

Becoming a nurse takes time, effort, and a lot of responsibility; each outcome is not only a learning experience but also a humble one. I have set a time frame to Accomplish this goal in five to six years. Nursing has a very expansive meaning, from nursing sick animals, privately, in hospital, elderly, and so…

I selected Dr. Duncan to interview because she is highly qualified in the counseling field. She has a doctorate, state licensure and runs her own private practice in Family therapy. She is also a professor of Counseling (Family therapy) at NJCU. Being new to the mental health counseling, my goal was to get the insight…

High school graduation is always a different year for students, it’s an event that will always be saved in our memory. Probably some people consider it as a normal year, some have it as a continuous path and for some, it is the most fun year. Everyone has their own struggle, that is why everyone…

Some people prefer collaborating with others, whereas others believe that working independently yields better results. Both approaches have their own advantages, but many individuals prefer teamwork for numerous reasons. Consequently, I personally believe that studying in groups is a superior option due to several factors. Initially, group work introduces us to a diverse range of…

A very common type of writing you will produce in your academic career involves carefully reading and developing a summary of a given text. The ability to engage in close reading— to identify salient (key) arguments and represent them fairly—is foundational to entering academic conversations as a competent and articulate participant. Summaries also serve an…

Arabic calligraphy is a prominent art form among Arabs due to the prohibition of idol making and worship in Islam. Consequently, Muslims focused their artistic talents on literature, architecture, arabesque, and calligraphy. The demand to produce Quran copies further propelled the development of calligraphy, considered a highly commendable act. Notably, the names of renowned calligraphers…

I joined a student entrepreneurship association called NUSEA while I was at Stanford in 2006. I was soon elected the head of its then defunct Mentorship program – it had only one active mentor at the time. Within six months, I successfully turned the Mentorship program around by enrolling seven high profile Silicon Valley veterans…

The age-old virtue of working hard while studying serves as a shining example of commitment and endurance in a day of immediate gratification and ever-shrinking attention spans. The value of a dedication to learning endures despite social changes. Working hard in school, or “studying hard,” is often the key to success in many spheres of…

In my field of study, which is construction technology, I feel that there is so much that I can do to help my community.  The reason is because, like my father who was in metal fabrication, I too would like to be able to provide opportunities for other Latin-Americans in my community.  I would like…