discuss the topic of “what 3 things motivated me to start collage”. In it we will explore the different reasons that come to mind about what may have motivated me and what may not have motivated me. I chose this topic because I believe it’s important to understand your own motives in order to be successful. The first reason that comes to mind is love. My love of words, and how everyone, fits them together differently. There is a beauty in understand why a person says things the way they say them…
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Throughout his passage “Superman and Me,” Sherman Alexie (1997) discusses his story regarding his involvement in self-taught reading. The story shows the readers that Alexie taught himself how to read through a Superman comic book (1997, pg.3). Alexie’s dad had a longing for books, and due to Alexie’s love for his dad, he too acquired this passion as well (1997, pg.4). Alexie teaching himself how to read helped him be more successful in life (1997, pg. 5). He wanted to share his knowledge with other…
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| MOTIVATION IS THE KEY | Devin M. Patterson | Professor Caryn P RakovApril 28, 2011 | | | | Motivation is the Key What is Motivation? How would someone describe it? Quite frankly it cannot be explained by complicated equations or extravagant explanations. Motivation in itself is whatever the person at hand needs it to be. “Motivation is an internal state that arouses someone, steers them in particular directions, and keeps them engaged in certain activities” (Lei, 2010). Finding…
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College Success What does it mean to be successful? Many people look at the word success from different views. The dictionary defines success in two ways: the accomplishment of one’s goals and then the attainment of wealth or position. I believe you can be successful in two ways as well: you can be successful in your career and you can be successful by doing what makes you happy and living a fulfilling life to your standards. You don’t have to have a huge mansion on top of a private hill looking…
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features, which ones differentiate us from the competition? Small Classes- most colleges have much larger classes Hands on – Our hands on experiences are like none other and it allows for our students to get first rate experience in the business world. Non-Profit - Since our school is a non-profit organization we can minimize pricing being able to make our programs more affordable. Credits – We offer 4 credits as to 3 credits which make it quicker for our students to acquire the necessary credits…
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so I have heard. Amid all the worldly distractions, school, social life, studying, and the occasional wink of sleep, I can see it being easy to slip into a routine that excludes spending time with God. This is why attending a Christian college means a great deal to me, as I am sure it does for many others. At Calvin, I hope to contribute by encouraging others to grow and learn in Christ by maintaining a fellowship that will praise Him in whatever we may do, whether it is preparing for the next exam…
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History curriculum, AP courses have come under fire all over the country. What do they actually offer students? Do they violate legislation that bans Common Core? Are they even worth it? I’m here to tell you that yes, they are, and for several reasons: AP classes provide a positive environment for students, give them the opportunity to achieve their best, and often provide an edge for those entering, or attempting to enter, college. As a quiet, usually intellectual, rather driven student, I struggled…
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the Army Air Force (1942-1946) and earned the Carver Distinguished Professor of English; Wow, what a life! I then wondered what sets me apart from him or anyone else. I've been told I am gregarious and a great pal. I love going out bowling or playing mini golf with my close friends. I live for family game nights, cooking, and being a great big brother. But if there is one thing you must you know about me, it is that I am very diligent. I may not be that super smart kid with perfect ACT scores or…
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Personal Responsibility and Success in College Chrysian Garcia GEN/200 April 17, 2013 David Lutrin Personal Responsibility and Success in College Personal responsibility is a critical factor for success in college. As a college student you must modify and make changes to your life and life style in order to be a successful student. This includes increasing your motivation, taking on more responsibility, time management, and goal setting. As stated by Sebastianelle (1999) “There's a lot of…
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Strengths When I first attended mosaic I didn't quite understand what the purpose was until I found myself through my clue talents. It told me that it would help me better myself by learning my strengths and what I am mostly drawn to in life. I am yearning for softball and band because they make me feel like I'm special and I belong to something. Rapid learning I tend to do is softball and make new friends who are different from me and who are more open. I know how to do softball in a fast pace and…
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