... school I took a test and I pass the test I was supersize that I pass my test. I go to school every day and it's hard because I don't understand English vary much, but I do all my homework everyday. I was luck because my little cousin goes to same school as me so I can ask her anything. In this country culture is really different from Indian culture. It was really hard ... for me to adjust in this country. Indian culture is like when I come from school I go out with my friends to play cricket. In this country I don't have friend I can't even go out and play with my cousin. I use to speak...

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... that was normal. I was really excited to see the United States as a tourist. I've been almost every European country, but America was different, so far away from Turkey. My thoughts about America were flowing into my brain, I had lots of questions and all I want was to see amazing New York City. By the way, ... problems, one of the Janitors poked me, When I wake up I saw myself on the floor with a very bad headache. That was the worst day of my life. My dad came to me and he said they were waiting for me for the final step, I had to seem fully ready, as acting to someone. We ... guy, h...

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... . I have noticed that one of the things I am happy to have with me in America is my family. I love having my family here, If I didn't have my family in this country I would not have known what to do. Having my family here gives me a sense of security. I always have someone who can relate to what I ... you and your family can speak and have a conversation with.Also, having the same other language apart from English with my family gives us the ability to have a secret conversation in public. In a country in which you know a lot of people, having your immigrant family with you is the best ...

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... and I started reminiscing about the things that happened and what we are going to miss when we leave the country, like my sister, my extended family, my best friends and my boyfriend. We said our sad goodbyes and left for the airport by 4:30pm. There was a lot of traffic on our way to the ... restaurant to eat dinner. We came back to board the plane which we were all excited to board since we have never left the country only local flight except my dad who does that regularly, but the excitement was cut short when the Clarke at the table told us that the flight that was ... immediately...

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... me tell you the reason. It is because America is the strongest country in the world. As you can see the national defensive system and the education system are so well-developed. Undoubtedly, going to America has affected my life not only physically, but also mentally. It seems to me ... educational reform occurred within these several years in Hong Kong, which has totally destroyed the well-developed educational system; furthermore, a lot of people in my country started leaving Hong Kong for other countries because of the economic recession. Conversely, I know that America has the best ...

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... to people who might not attend school otherwise. This alone would far outweigh the few, minor disadvantages, as it would help our country as a whole. That is what I feel the government's role is: to provide for the people, while at the same time looking out for the ... country's future. An educated population is a viable population both in the domestic and world economy. One of the arguments that I have considered is " ... tax money. With this situation, it is not an unreasonable assumption that the economy itself could benefit. My conclusion is readily apparent throughout this essay; l...

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... They were not rich people, nor were they greatly benefiting from our stay, but they loved their job and wanted to help us experience their great country. Costa Rica has a very high poverty rate compared to Canada. It is normal to see the homeless lining the streets, asking for food and ... and plenty of food to eat. I was shocked at how friendly the people were, and how I could feel so welcome in a country so far away from my own. Where I am from, Prince Edward Island, tourists are often looked down upon and considered a nuisance. This was definitely not the case in ... Costa Rica. Cost...

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... could tell you that they know at least one. These names take up a significant portion of my family tree. The source of this branch is all the way across the Atlantic Ocean to the country of Italy. Beginning with my great great grandparents and continuing to present day where now I have aunts, uncles and cousin in Italy, New York and some throughout the U.S. To ... my knowledge it begun wit my great great grandparents in Italy back in the late 1800s. Their name was Ciaschi ... he has accomplished and I look up to him. And only wish that I can be half as successful as he is. I see my fat...

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... what we want to do for the rest of our lives, and make decisions to affect the end result - a career. Seldom, however, are we queried about our commitment to our country. However, the terrorism inflicted on the U.S. on September 11, 2001, provides new opportunities and an obligation to reflect on how we can protect our most precious rights and freedoms. The ... every athletic function I attend as bands and vocalists remind as of "broad stripes and bright stars" and the commitment our forefathers had for this country. When I think of the words to that great song, I question my commitment...

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... young age. We immigrated to this country in hopes of a better life but we have experienced anything but that. It has been a grand struggle for my parents just to take care of my siblings and I. During high school, I looked to financially support my self and I take some of the burden off of my parents in my monetary needs. I found a job where I can work a flexible schedule that would ... put school first and I was fortunate enough to find just the right state of affairs. I gave my best in handling my job responsibilities and worked my way up to a respectable Assistant managerial position...

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... during one of the most difficult times of her life. Ever since, I have felt very uncomfortable around my father, so when my mom moved out, I went with her. We moved out of our secluded country home into a townhouse in the loud, fast-paced city. It was a pretty big change. We went from falling asleep ... frogs and this single owl that would hoot at the same time every night as if he were nature's security system. Although I missed the peacefulness of the country, I never felt more free than when I was with mom in that noisy little townhouse. Life was paradise. It was just the two of us,...

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... up in school. I knew that I wanted to become a professional when I grew up and go to a university; I wanted to become someone in this country. It was not until high school that I finally realized that I wanted to become an elementary education teacher. I went to one of the best high schools in ... and is very traditional; they use the back-to-basics to ensure a common culture among all Americans, (Sadker, S., pp.162-163). Growing up, my teachers used essentialism and a little bit of progressivism. I presume that I learned more with hands-on, real-life experiences, rather than sitting at...

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... I knew how to say was, "Hello 'what 'how are you?' bye" On the first day, I went to my second period class after I had missed my first. I was already confused because in Philippines the teachers switch according to periods while most of the students have the same periods.  With nervousness ... , I went straight to the teacher and asked if I was in the right class, he answered, "Yes.". Then he asked me to choose where I would sit. I asked, "What", then he pointed at a chair, then I said, "Ok". I chose the seat close by the door instead ... of the corner where all of the boys ...

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... , but because I'm not proud of what I produce. All my life I've been a part of situations I can't control. My mother's income (or lack thereof), for instance, was predetermined mainly because she lived most of her life outside of the country. Watching her struggle and knowing there was nothing I could do ... to help her made me weak. It made me vulnerable and useless, and it's definitely a feeling I despise. It got worse when I was given pseudo-fathers. My mother has been with a number of men: my father, my brother's father, and now my step-father. After she left my father in Cuba, my .....

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... into SCAD. So at the age of 14, I subscribed to SCAD e-mails. I recall the day I came home from school and saw my first SCAD catalog in the mailbox. I remember staying up all night rereading it and dreaming about one day attending a school with people who had ... the military after high school. To prepare for the Navy, I trained for a year and a half with my recruiters and other future sailors. I attended basic training in Great Lakes, Illinois where I saw that it was a very different environment that I was not accustomed to because it relied so heavily on ... teamwork and attention to...

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... on the other hand had been to NYC countless times back in HS for her sisters basketball games. Now when it came time for me to tell my dad, he was a little hesitant to accept that I would be in New York for school since there are plethora of good schools in Philadelphia. Although, it ... went to jail after finishing high school and was in and out of jail for much of my life, my stepfather finished high school as well but went to jail before he could go to college and lastly my grandmother went to serve the country in the navy after HS. I have come to realize that over the years I have t...

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... a major part of your life. A major event in my life was going to China with my high school and seeing things I never saw before. Although China has beautiful aspects, I also saw terrible parts of the country such as poverty and pollution. The beautiful aspects of China gave ... me the aspiration to travel the globe and learn about different customs while the horrendous aspects gave me the ambition to help out in the world and make a difference. A vital stage in my life, after visiting China, is when I volunteered at Lutheran Medical Center. This is where ... the medical profession and I...

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... of wine & spirits in the country. My schedule was very full. I worked full time and was a full time college student. Semester after semester I still managed to maintain a 4.0 despite the chaos that enveloped my life from an overwhelming schedule and still wrestling with my disability. One day, my boss approached me and informed me ... this past year has been one of the best years for personal growth. During this time, of going to school and a career change within my company. My wife of ten years and I entertained the idea of starting a family. Since we both came from dysfunctional homes...

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... living a fancy lifestyle. Like every parent, they wanted the best for us. They decided that studying abroad would benefit us in long term. Due to my father being a pilot and his airline company being based in Korea, he was not included in that plan. However, she still made the decision to leave ... her comfort zone and the luxurious life she once had to raise us all by herself in a foreign country. That, to me, is courage. She is the kind of superwoman who is strong enough to take care of two children without ever complaining how hard ... should have been studying. In result, I ended up...

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... had not change. During the weekend Tom and I discuss homework together during the weekend or play in the playground. The sooner I finish my primary school, my parents decided to sent me to Seremban. Seremban, the capital state of Negeri Sembilan is just 45 minutes drive away from the capital city ... like a fish out of the water. Therefore I was forced to send to the English academy from the school to develop the level of my English. Even though I stayed in a place where I don't belong, this is an advantage to me as I become more independent and confident. As for Tom, he has been a ......

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... vintage and then would try to find unusual ways to wear them. People would come up to Danny and I on the street and ask us where we got our shirts or pants, and we would lie and tell them somewhere else because we didn't want them to try and get the same ... side of each bottom leg. Everyone looked at me like I was from another country. Even the people who I had grown up with thought I dressed very different. At this point in my life, I was coming to grips with a lot of things in my life. I was realizing that I was completely different than the people that I ... realized that I was differ...

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... disputed religion without having to fear death. America is a "promise land." America means success In my mother's case she was to flee to America in order to escape a mass murdering government. Her father, my grandfather was in the ranks of the Ethiopian military and decided it was most wise to flee the country before the rebels overthrew the dictator. The rest is history ... . My family would learn multiple languages and stay in multiple countries in Africa for four years before ... of excellence students are supposed to meet when it is solely based upon memorization for a test. This f...

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... put your mind to." After those words of wisdom she would remind us where she came from and all the hardships she endured. It was quite entertaining at times and to this day she gives us the same lines. Also, my mom is the type of person who can do anything she sets her mind ... it all, because she can do anything. For example, back in high school I went to a technical high school where I learned Plumbing/HVAC, where I was one of the top students in my class. One year my mom was remodeling her kitchen and asked me to replace the sink and put in all PVC pipe and new copper lines ... a pl...

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... I have learned to set high goals, reach for them, and achieve them. It is very important to me to be successful and to never settle for less than my full potential. I don't want to be average in anything that I do, but I wish to stand out as a person who works hard and doesn't give up ... graduate with a 4.0 grade point average from high school and attend a medical college. I also expect to be successful in my athletic endeavors. I have set a goal of being in the top five of the Division II State Cross-Country Finals next year. I also expect to be in the top two for the two mile run in tr...

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... I moved to Jacksonville. June 16, 1993, I still remember it like it was yesterday. It was the day I moved to Satellite Beach and the day I met Brad Faulkner. From my kitchen window, I could see out to the golf course and I could see a little boy fishing in the lake. I didn't know any kids, so I went out to meet ... my presence! Throughout my freshman year Brad and I began to hang out again. He would give me rides to school and take me out on weekends. As the end of his senior year drew near it was time for him to make some very important decisions regarding the future. Very confused about...

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