Essays about Life Page 262

A large crowd of spectators was gathering around the frail, almost lifeless body of a man who had just collapsed and was lying on a gravel driveway. I yelled for someone to call for help as I noticed that the man was barely breathing. The gravity of the situation then hit me. I began to…

How many people have heard their grandparents tell them never to break a mirror? Who remembers the games of elementary school, when children dared each other to run under a ladder? Who really believes in seven years of bad luck? It seems that these trivial sayings have been passed down to each successive generation, only…

This essay recounts an incident from 2020, during my time as a NSS student coordinator. As a child, my trouble with empathy in conversations didn’t matter much. However, once I started college, my socialization skills started to crumble. This affected my self-esteem and I distanced myself from my peers. The founder of our college –…

Megatrends are global, transformative and macro-economic forces in societal development that will very likely affect the future in the next era. They involve business, economy, society, cultures and personal lives thereby defining our future world and its increasing pace of change. Mega trends have different meanings and impacts for different industries, companies and individuals. Analysis…

When I was a child, I lived with my mom, dad, and five brothers. At nine years old, I had an unforgettable experience. Although being the only daughter, I was quite a tomboy. One morning, as my dad prepared for work, he told my younger brother and me to finish our homework and chores before…

My first experience with snow that I remember was about eleven years ago when I was seven. I remember my grandmother telling me with an exciting tone in her voice, “Were getting some snow!” At the time I didn’t really understand why she was so excited; I mean I had seen it on TV and…

Ethical Decision Making Working and interning in the helping profession and being a practicing Social Worker, I am confronted with ethical dilemmas, whether internal or external, most ethical dilemmas are because by my strong values. Whether I think of doing something unethical or feel as I am doing something that is on the line of…

Marine Corps Community Services facilitates the welfare of Marines and their families by providing them with goods and services. This organization supports the Marines by delivering different programs and facilities that are required in a day to day basis by both Marines and their families. These services include shopping facilities, childcare, gas stations and many…

My practicum semester felt like a new beginning of this rewarding profession, one that consisted of continuous learning, acceptance towards me and my clients, and resiliency. This experience was different compared to others I have had in the program, for several reasons. Several reasons are managing to survive supervision, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the loss…

The “Seven Habits Profile” is an enlightening tool for evaluating one’s leadership skill set. I discovered my three strongest habits were “Seek First to Understand,” “Sharpen the Saw,” and “Emotional Bank Account.” I was weaker in the habits of “Put First Things First,” “Life Balance,” and “Begin with the End in Mind.” Upon reflection, my…