As a student majoring in Mechanical Engineering, my purpose at NIU is to pursue my higher education, prepare and motivate myself for my academic, professional and personal goals, strive for excellence, and expand my passion in Science and Engineering. Science, Mathematics, and Engineering have been my core interest since childhood, specifically in biomechanics, robotics, and artificial intelligence. I have set my goals to continue my graduate studies in Mechanical and Biomechanical Engineering,
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What gives human life meaning? How do you know? What gives human life meaning is our purpose for being here on earth. This to me ties to my belief that we are all put here to serve an ultimate purpose designed by GOD. According to Rick Warren in the book Purpose driven life, God created each of us for a purpose. That purpose is different for each person. We must seek God in order to find that purpose. How should one act in the world once one realizes this meaning? Once you have determined
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with the concept in many ways. When I think of the statement I think of what I know to be true and how others may perceive the same information. I feel that there is no ultimate explanation for why things are the ways that they are. There are so many changes in the world from information to technology, to the way people behave to the way people cope with life in general. On a daily basis there is no way to tell exactly what will happen or even why it happens, except for by your perception. The world
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found out my purpose in life. I had just finished High school, when my family was being split up due to emotions that were lost and problems that were always there between my parents. Just days after my 18th birthday I saw, what was once a loving family home turn into a empty place that just my brother were living in . Still I had to keep going and stay strong. I often heard my brother telling me “The Storm, shall pass.” wIth a hazed look in his eyes. I just used to nod my head and
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“Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.” When asked about what they really want in life, most people include the word happiness on the list. Today happiness is viewed in many different ways. Everyone defines happiness according to their personal perspective. Whatever it is that makes you happy is determined by you, and only you. This difference is what makes the world interesting. Like everything else in life, happiness is most commonly discussed
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The Life of Buddha Buddha was originally known as Sidhattha Gotama, he did not just become known as Buddha; he had to earn it for himself by undergoing long, hard hours of meditation and contemplation. But the question remains was what Buddha went through worth it? In my opinion yes, I believe that sidhattha had a purpose in life and his purpose was to find enlightenment. The Buddha had an act of self-sacrifice. He had discovered the way to end suffering. He wanted to share his enlightenment
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life’s meaning. What are potential objections to it? Theistic Response: Humans life has meaning because humans are part of a plan or providential order devised by God. Thus everything has value and purpose. Objections: Does a God or some kind of divine really exists. Humans cannot be limited to being a gadget/means to an end. Illogical, because if purpose was relevant this doesn't mean your life has a meaning. 2. Define the Meaning and Human Progress response to life’s meaning. What are potential
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attempt to address society’s growing existential dilemma? What answers have been offered to the question “what is life’s purpose?” Thesis Statement: Many offspring of today’s media have tasked themselves with answering the ultimate question “What is life’s purpose,” only to find that the individual must search within to find purpose. Since I was little I have had an ongoing existential crisis. I looked so long for society to tell me my purpose until finally i stopped. I realized I would never find
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it is necessary to have a core value system that everyone agrees upon and for the most part follows, however, I believe there is room for individuals to develop their own ideas involving right behavior. With all of this in mind I am going to share my personal philosophy. Metaphysics This universe, that we call ours was created and is ran by a series of natural laws. Natural laws are predictable and universal ways reality works. I believe that natural laws are governed by a divine power. The
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asked, such as “what do you believe in?” and “what is the purpose of life?” In the video, someone said that “it’s wrong to assign a purpose in life.” From my point of view, life is more than just going through the stages, like getting a job, paying bills, having kids and so on. Life is about having a purpose. I feel like when people hear that, they think that it has to be something that changes the world or only the “chosen one” has a purpose. When really, it is not like that at all. Life is about setting
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If you have not already done so, take a moment to give yoourself a pat on the back. You deserve it! Now it is time to talk about what you have done. ml Answer the following questions in your learning team about the must-have documents. Each response should be 50-to 150- words in length. Purpose of Documents 1. What is the purpose of a will? The purpose of a will is to make sure that all of your assets are taken care of in the event of your demise. The document esnsures that your family
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“Purpose” by Justin Bieber is a song about realizing one's purpose in life. In the beginning the speaker is reflecting on his past, thinking of all the good and bad. Then he starts accepting help from another person, and appreciating everything he/she has done for him. Lastly he realizes that this person has helped him find purpose in his life. The authors use of diction and connotation shows how the speaker found purpose rather than living a life he does not want to live. Diction can change the
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Hrothgar knows Hrothulf's ambition and his possible attempt to overthrow. Grendel begins to believe that if one wants to have a purpose in life then he must take action and create a purpose like Hrothulf with his purpose of revolutionizing the society. The Zodiac sign Scorpio is an essential component to Grendel that allows him to discover his way in the human world. Grendel starts to sense that Hrothulf is turning out to be an opposing factor to Hrothgar's kingdom and Hrothgar stresses over the
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this statement. I plan to organize tasks, reduce stress, and to support purpose in my daily life. Organizing tasks allow me to avoid questions such as “what do I have to do next?” Planning ahead reduces the amount of stress I have in a tremendous way. By devising a plan and sticking to it, I have more free time for myself when my day-to-day endeavors are complete. Being responsible for myself gives me an immense feeling of purpose. It is satisfying to accomplish the goals I set for myself each day.
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What is my purpose? My purpose in life is to be happy and successful. I want to wake up every day with a positive outlook on life and a positive mindset. My purpose is to help change the way people view life, not mentally but visually. When it comes to my education, I want to graduate college with a doctorates degree in biomedical science. With this degree I wish to pursue my dream of becoming an Optometrist. My personal long term goal is to live life sufficiently. This goal is important to me because
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about it other than I knew that is what most people do when they get older. However, through the multiple readings and passages I read, I have gained a much better understanding of marriage and it has affected me in a positive manner as I approach closer to marriage myself. There were many topics that influenced me, but contraception, the purposes of marriage, sensuality vs. sentimentality, and the concept of vows influenced me the most. I thought I knew what the definition of marriage was, but
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is elsewhere; in a castle with hobbits fighting off a vicious dragon. But other than just imagination and creativity, what else are we feeding our minds? Has our precious time gone to waste, or can we actually put it to good use? My philosophy of reading is all about finding purpose. The text needs to inform and inspire the reader to change or care for important issues in their life and in the world around them. The text should help a reader to become a better human and spark others to do the same
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that empowers me to live a life without doubt or repression. Visiting my extended family in Mexico in the summer of 2015 was the most enlightening experience of my life. Being so far away, I spent my whole existence never knowing how the feeling of unity that a family can bring can change you forever. Every single person I reconnected with or met for the first time, while in Mexico, left a mark on my soul. This culturally- enriching exposure motivated me to understand my racial identity, overcome
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journey, talks about what it takes to make one happy and to follow your bliss. Lao, who was a Chinese philosopher and the creator of Chinese Taoism which is studied today, also shares the same concepts as it is a religion that focuses on the concept of making a human being happy and finding our purposes in life. Both Joseph and Lao have created and philosophised on the fact that for humans to find what they want, they must listen to their being, then they will find there purpose and their happiness
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The passage explains the importance and the purpose of education and how it changed lately and brought significant attention to the human rationality about attending college. Back in 1969, going to college manifested a generation who want to actually learn about something that benefits the student in the future. Furthermore, the purpose of the education was to improve the student life experience and to foster the acknowledgement for the next generation. In comparison, the reason now for going to
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night lying in a bed made for one next to my youngest brother and my mother. As I lay there with sweat trickling down my forehead I angrily, bitterly try to think of a single thing in my young life that’s worth fighting for. Poverty, very low self-esteem, confusion and public schools have always been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I’ve always believed that if you’re not doing something good you can’t complain about something being wrong. In my community I strongly dislike how teenagers
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quill of your life, you are the author of your purpose and your future. You have the power to write your story.” When I saw this quote, I was at awe. I was pondering about the person who wrote this thought. This had to be written by a philosopher, poet or perhaps a very passionate author. But I glanced toward the bottom to come to the realization that the author was listed as “unknown.” Questions began to spark inside of my head which left me with two questions. “Who is the author, and what were they
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What was the high of the vacation and why? My high over the vacation would be I went back to HONGKONG, where is the place that I came from. I spent my time with my little brother and my mom. What was the low of the vacation and why? I didn’t get to count down for the coming of 2015 since I had a fever that day and everybody was out except for my own. What were the connection and most meaningful encounter with God? The most meaningful encounter and moment for me with God was My mom was sick. 1.
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Salamanca’s mother left her, this made Sal desperate to see her mother again. Farah Ahmadi want's to escape her war-torn country with her mom. Bailey wants to get back to the person he loves. However, Salamanca, Farah, and Bailey went after what they wanted and didn't let people get in the way. Salamanca’s mission was to see her mother again. She would do anything to see her mother. “Thirteen-year-old Salamanca Tree Hiddle known as Sal is traveling from Ohio to Idaho, in search
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I was sitting in the stadium of my local high school, something that would make any other timid 13 year old uncomfortable, yet I was ecstatic. I was about to see a marching band live for the first time and I felt as excited as any 13 year old band kid could. In the stands, I watched on the edge of my seat, waiting for them to begin, not wanting to miss a single second. From the first step off I was amazed, but it wasn't until they all pointed their horns up at once and played the first hit of the
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listening to music because it's a huge part of my life and helps me emotionally. Siddhartha gave everything up, he gave up being a Brahmin and left his family behind. In this essay, I will compare what Siddhartha and I have in common based on our purpose, process, and our lesson that we learned in our journey to better ourselves.
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clutching hard-earned diplomas, and face the same dreaded, though well-intended, question: “So, what comes next?” Deciding what to do after college is a daunting task for anyone, and some may question why favor a liberal arts education over a more practical, concentrated degree. However, when Christians understand the true definition and purpose of liberal arts, and reexamines what a vocation truly is, we approach life in a new way that allows the joy of Christ to overflow from us in every aspect of our lives
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Worldview Assignment. Part I. What is a worldview? Worldview can be expressed to have many different meaning depending on who you might ask. From reading over the definition, my conclusion is it means “personal opinion”. Different backgrounds, morals, and how one was raised could also differ someone’s overall “worldview”; anywhere from religion, race, sex, social status, and even educational background. Part II. The Question of Origin simply asks, “How did life began?” and “How did mankind
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to pursue a college degree. It is just something that was instilled in my upbringing that a college degree is important in life to have. I guess that answers my own question. My parents motivate me to meet their expectations of pursuing a college degree. I find it funny I am 34 years old but yet still strive to make my parents proud. I hope to take a picture with my diploma and send it to my father. Purpose: My main purpose for seeking a college degree is to make sure after retirement from the
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What I Value Sometimes, when I lie on the grass at night and watch the stars, I think of the many aspects of existence. There are many things that I as a person value in life. I remember when I was a kid, just going into grade 7; everything was great, the people and the teachers as well. I enjoyed myself a lot, did my homework, made great friends, got good grades; everything was fine. One day, I saw this beautiful girl who just moved into my school. She was very shy never really talked to anybody
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