... honor to be chosen as one of the top five finalists. In five to ten years from now, I see my self teaching at the high school level. I also hope to be happily married and have a family. There are many factors that have helped me conclude that this is the best career for me. To begin with, I love ... school. During summer vacations, I can't wait to get back to school. It is exciting for me to go to school each day and learn something new. I want to try ... my decision to be a teacher. All of my teachers have been positive influences and role models in my life. They have always supported ...

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... Muslim who has a life like any other teenager in America. I go to the movies, swim at home, tan in the sun, play school sports, get involved in clubs and activities, an am about ... new 3585i Nokia cell phone. I go to football games and cheer on my school. I have American friends, and I"m taking the most challenging classes at school. I get my hair cut when it needs to be, and nails done for our holidays. I ... an American Muslim, I must defend myself from accusations related to violence or terrorism. There are approximately 1.8 billion Muslims in the world, and 7 million of them live...

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... when a person starts to mess up in school it is very hard to get back into it. Having friends that are not on the same path as me was making it harder for me to go back to school but now reality struck, I"m only getting older and I have to get my education in order to make ... it and be on my own. Everyday my mother asks me what are plans what am I going to do when she leaves to her country for good, and I just ignored her. Recently, I have asked myself "Francisco, why ... don't you take advantage of the situation. You still live with your mother, you have no responsibilities, and you ...

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... person. Reading has been my old friend who I meet up with on and off. Every once in a while, I receive offers in the mail which contain small print and require the help of Reading to decipher. Reading seems to live so far away that I always hesitate before using. I would much rather stay by my dear TV and listen to her sweet voice than wasting ... my youthful days with Reading. But occasionally I do pay Reading my respects and I usually get a little too much information about all the events he covers. Now since school has begun and ... deep inside, I miss Writing a little. I remember w...

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... speaking with my educational consultant, I believe that New Hampton is the perfect school to help me develop emotionally, and spiritually. I am drawn to the "hands-off" attitude that the school promotes. Personally, I could benefit greatly from having the chance to use my own internal motivation to guide me through out life instead of having people tell me exactly what I need to do and how I need to do ... it. This being my senior year is a very important learning experience for me, and by letting me control my own circumstances and out comes at New Hampton I will probably learn and gro...

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What exactly does it mean to be an educated person? The definition of an educated person has changed dramatically over the period of the last century, and this is what Peter Drucker, author of, "The Age of Social Transformation" discusses in his essay. He believes that an educated person is one "who has learned how to learn, and who continues learning, especially by formal education, ... are people expected to perform other tasks in life? What specialization does is cut people off from other know ledges. Drucker contradicts his belief of specialization when he gives the example of the neurosu...

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... Teens of America I have participated in one Syn-lod and two Area VI conferences. I have done many community service projects which includes decorating for the seniors" Valentine Party at the Inglewood Senior Citizen Center and beautifying the Inglewood area. TTA has taught me very superb people skills and how to carry myself, not only as a young adult but a loyal Top Teen. TTA has prepared ... me for the business world and how it should be handled. There is nothing else better than Top Teens to teach you how to behave in the outside world. The love from my fellow teens and TLOD is well ...

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... and ultimately my future leaders of tommor, which every human not to mention educator should posses. Passion and desire are the internal instincts that have brought me this far in life, and are the core characteristics that I am going to rely on to carry me through graduate school. Similarly, I have displayed my dedication in many different areas including employment, community service and education. All ... of these experiences have taught me that discipline is necessary to get to the next level. Queens College has all the opportunities I am looking for in continuing my education. Deve...

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... this cold in California around this time I think to myself as I trudge up my driveway towards the bus stop. My dad, following behind me, calls out "Remember to smile and be friendly!" I roll my eyes not understanding his inability to sympathize with me. Moving 3,000 miles away from my mom, sister, and step-dad to live with my dad in a small town ... no one has ever herd of had changed my life forever and still, I was attempting to adapt to all the differences I now had to live with. Shoving all of those thoughts ... 't know you go to school here too." I added. "Yea well I didn't know yo...

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... classmates. In my life, responsibility has played a big role because I am the eldest of my family and younger siblings are always looking up to me. If they don't learn to be responsible from me then they won't ever learn it. Once when I was 10 I found a wallet in the playground and I gave it to the teacher in case anyone came looking for it. I know from experience ... family has always stressed how important it is for me to be hardworking and determined in my studies. They always support me when I have problems in school and help me everyday if I have difficult homework. In the beginnin...

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... Essay It's the first day of class and you don't know where to sit. A classic worry for a new student, freshman or just a student who doesn't know where to sit. It's simple, actually. Well, for some people. See, the territorial behavior that inhibits the typical classroom goes as follows: if you"re an athlete you would usually sit in a group in the ... the room. Typically, the farthest one away from the teacher's desk. This is most likely due to the fact that the discussion of who's going to be able to play corner back or the setter in that day's game wouldn't happen if they were situated...

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Teaching the Teachers. Education is the dominant theme of Paulo Freire's essay "The Banking Concept of Education." In his essay, Freire discusses a method of education he deems "problem-posing" education. Through problem-posing education, instructors educate students by presenting problems to a class. These problems are then solved through verbal communication and critical analysis engaged in by both the students and the instructor. Problem-posing classes would vary depending ... between student and teacher more is done than just getting the two to understand each other we are in essence crea...

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... skim the surface of a semester's bill at Husson. As far as I am concerned, I can receive just as good of an education here and not feel like I am just a number. I will be able to graduate from EMCC virtually debt free, where as at Husson I would most likely face a five figure debt which would take me ... years to pay. Another factor in my decision was two years versus four years. I honestly do not know if four more years of school would be for me. I like the fact that in less than two years I will be out working and starting ... a career, and if I feel the need to stay in school longer,...

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... said, "This is only a warning." I felt relieved and thought about what I had to do to bring my grades up. I was determined not to receive the final letter informing me that I would definitely not return to Wilson. In order to bring my grades up, I had to attend school more. I was missing school because I lacked motivation and this affected my progress ... would lose our 100 points, which was added to our advisory grade. I had missed nine days and I lost my 100 points. My Spanish teacher eventually spoke to me and said, "You are one of my favorite students and I love the fact that you p...

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... have come a long way. My goal to become a doctor and follow in their footsteps is my way of saying thank you and showing them that the time they spent in trying to nurture me and guide me towards the right path has paid off. So when they need my aid, my hand will always be willing to help. Until this year, I have spent 11 ... and pass it on to his/her students. My teachers were not only instructors, but also like a parent away from home. They, like my parents, pushed me to pursue the right path and becoming filled with knowledge so I will be able to use it in the future as a tool to bec...

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... because children are able to express themselves, their feelings and their dreams. Harold begins his essay asking, "How difficult would society be without the arts?" Arts are a basic way of obtaining human development and self-esteem. In this essay the author explains to us how important art is to the development of human creativity. Based on tests by two similar schools, one where art is ... . He makes a rational argument, and he concludes with a coherent solution to what he sees is reason for students" performance in school. The reason I agree so much with William's essay is because art...

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... I have a great personality I would have no problem with settling down and getting acquainted with the people around me. College is a way of meeting new people and I am always eager to meet new people. One of my strengths is the fact that I am respectful towards everybody. College professors won't have to worry about me being a loquacious freshman who constantly interrupts their class. As soon as ... starts his/her lecture my mouth is closed and I"m prepared to work. I will always maintain the highest level of maturity. Another one of my strengths is that I listen well. I am always atten...

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... of Paulo Freire's essay "The Banking Concept of Education." In his essay, Freire discusses a method of education he deems "problem-posing" education. Through problem-posing education, instructors educate students by presenting problems to a class. These problems are then solved through verbal communication and critical analysis engaged in by both the students and the instructor. Problem-posing classes would vary depending on the subjects and in some ... between student and teacher more is done than just getting the two to understand each other we are in essence creating a link between t...

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... ;your parents must be so proud of you" was never forgotten in the classroom environment. Rodriguez adjusted himself to the environment. The classroom remade him. He was the expectation of being the stereotypical working class child. Rodriguez' last stage in the essay, he is not so close to his family. His isolates himself from the daily life with his family. He would be found by himself doing ... a great grip on the meaning of education. He reaches his young adult life and feelings continues to change. Throughout the essay he shows his angry by correcting his parents and was embarrassed ...

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... like today. In the bathroom I immediately began to run cold water into the cup I had made with my hands. I splashed the water onto my face hoping to wash away all my anxiety. "Get a Grip" I yelled to the reflection staring at me through the mirror. After calming myself and drying off I exited the bathroom only to bump ... to be done. I started to speak, "La... La... Lindsay?" "Yes" she replied. I added, "What would you think about being my girlfriend? She looked at me for a second with a blank stare and my heart began to drop. Then I heard her timid voice, " I think I would like that." I...

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... to do this assignment, I thought that I"d have it done in no time. Off hand I figured that answering the question of why I want to become a teacher would be a simple task. As I sat at the computer and thought about it, I realized that it was extremely hard for me to explain my reasons behind this choice. After sitting awhile, I finally was able to narrow it down ... years of high school. P.U.S.H. is an organization founded to prevent drug use at its starting ages. The program involved high school students speaking with fourth grade students about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Throug...

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... with being isolated from kids who go to school? Do you miss having friends? Do you miss the after school activities? These are just some of the questions people ask me. The public's view of home schooling surprises me. Although home schooling is becoming more popular there are still a lot of misconceptions to this way ... of education. So, let's tackle the first big misconception that people have-social isolation. I am definitely not isolated, nor do ... picking my friends and deciding who I want to be around. Another misconception people have is that we won't learn the social skills we...

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... Arabia, whenever a teacher walked in the room, it was a must for all students to stand and say "good morning". The teachers were never there for me when I needed them. This in turn, forced me to seek help from a tutor, although they were expensive, they were helpful. I was taught basics of grammar in English, but I never learnt to write an essay properly. When I moved to Canada ... in the 10th grade, my educators had to work really hard ... to help me improve my writing skills. In the Canadian school system, the teachers are always there to help weaker students before and after school,...

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... help but feel that something was missing. While looking back on my service experience at Gonzaga College High School I realized that it was the urban environment that made my work truly memorable. Living near our nations capital allowed me to get involved with one of my most unforgettable projects, SCAMP. SCAMP is a free week of summer camp for nine to five year ... old children from the worst areas of Washington DC. This camp was so enjoyable for me because I know that for one week those children were not out playing on dangerous streets, but instead were well fed. As a camp counselor ...

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... forget, as loyal and fun, but most importantly they know that they can always count on me for anything they need. My friends and I have become very creative living in this small town. On Saturday nights we don't have the choice of heading to a movie theater, underage nightclub, or concert. We turned local ponds into ... wrestling in my best friend's peach orchard. In today's society it isn't easy to find originality. My ability to continuously think out of the box will help me succeed at UT and I am sure that your school would definitely benefit from my uniqueness. My family probably de...

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