The military revolution that occurred in Europe from 1560 to 1660 arguably represented the first signs of modernity for European and Western armies. As Geoffrey Parker describes in his book, The Military Revolution: Military Innovation and the Rise of the West, 1500-1800, European armies before this military revolution conducted a preponderance of their wars using siege warfare against highly developed fortifications reminiscent of the age . This preponderance, however, began to change in Europe during a military revolution from 1560 to 1660, which would rebalance warfare towards more open combat in battle . This rebalance of warfare occurred because of changes in the tactics, the lethality, and the costs of war. Additionally, these changes…
Today is perhaps one of the most important days of my life. It is the day I take my placement exam that determines which major you will be put into at the higher learning institution. Shakily I finish getting dressed for the day, I am adorned in a pair of navy pants and a grey button up with the number 84 on the cuff. Each year the society gives a number to every child born. I was the 84th child of the year so that is the number I was assigned, many of my other classmates have number ranging from 20 to over 200. I slip out of my room and jog to the end of my hall barely catching the last lift to the 97th floor where the test is administered. Not everyone gets invited to secondary school, for 75% of the world primary is the end, they didn’t pass, and would be taught trade jobs with little opportunity for advancement. Due to this pressure of the test looms over me and the memory of leaving my mother and family take over my mind almost daily.…
It started out like any other day. I got out of bed and scrambled to get out the door after I took an extra hour in the shower. I hopped into a seat next to my best friend Erin. We talked for the ten minute ride before finally arriving at school. I sat down in homeroom waiting for the bell to ring. Brrriinnngggg! I rushed to Mrs. Gregory’s room for Lit. Everything was fine until gym class. I had forgotten my assignment notebook in Mrs. Saphir’s room so I ran back upstairs to get it from under my chair. As I started to walk back towards the locker room I heard the bell ring… late! I walked into the locker room hoping Mrs. Dennis wouldn’t notice my tardiness, but my locker is right next to her office. I quickly filled out a minor for before…
It is one year away from college and I know as well as anybody, that I’m unprepared for college. In the article Your First Year of College: 25 Strategies and Tips to Help You Survive and Thrive Your Freshman Year and Beyond by Randall S. Hansen, the strategies used will be beneficial to keep in mind when going to college. “Don’t procrastinate; prioritize your life,” quoted by Hansen, represents an idea that would apply to myself. In college, people generally become lazy and do not want to go to class or do any work and it becomes a waste of money. This article helps by guiding people through some instances that many have struggled with in recent years such as cutting corners and trying to survive when no effort is being given. This is a time…
On an early morning, I woke up with a tired feeling; I had been studying all night in order to pass my final test of sociology because it would decide my grades between a C and a D. When I saw the morning was shinier than usual, I looked at the time and I noticed I had been late to class because my class started at 7 and I had been an almost half hour late to class. It was one of the busiest days of the semester because it was finals week. When I arrived at Fullerton College, the parking spaces were filled. I struggled for ten minutes to find one until I caught one and finally I did my test. However I didn’t have time to have clear thoughts and my test resulted in devastating my day.…
It was a chilly August morning. Filled with excitement and wonder, I woke up from my slumber and got ready for school. Today was my first day of Sophomore year. I was no stranger to the curriculum, and I was familiar with most of my teachers. I already had a set friend group, surely, no problems would arise. I did my usual morning routine and got into my car. Driving along Main Street, my mom talked about how much I needed. She said I needed to improve this year, to try and do better than last year. We arrived to the front of the school, and I said my goodbyes. Walking into the school, I was greeted by numerous teachers as well as my classmates, I sat down in the main dining hall and waited for my first class to start.…
From Holly Springs to Apex we moved in a rush and as soon as possible. I kept to myself mostly not wanting anything to do with leaving the house or talking to anyone but occasionally my family. The first day of middle school is one I’ll remember for a long time. All my friends from elementary school were all going to a different middle school then I was so on the first day I knew absolutely no one. Because we moved so late in the summer I was considered a late transfer student, so on the first day of school they still hadn’t made my schedule yet. I was stuck in the office fighting back tears for all of my first 3 periods waiting for them to finally finish my schedule. Because I was late to my classes on the first day I had to wait to set up…
After ending this first year of college I experienced a lot of things and I will remember most of them for the rest of my life. I have experienced some good things and some others that have not been that good, but probably that is part of college and being away from home. Obviously, I would like to have changed some of those, but some others I would not have changed.…
Suddenly the silent breaks of a slight laughter from the teacher, “It’s time for first period, if you don’t know where you are going look at your schedule or ask your advisor.” I pull my schedule out of my backpack and see I have Language Art with Ms. Moore. I walk to the other side of the middle school, and walk into the room. I look around the room to see table of girls with one seat open, so I go and sit next to them. We do the usuall expectations and policies for the class and introduce ourself. Class flies by, and before we know it it’s time to go!…
Going to a new school is like being lost at sea and everywhere look its just a big body of water.The day began just like any other day. The ringing of the alarm clock and a quick breakfast that could hardly be call a meal. I was afraid,I did not put myself out there,Therefore I did not risk rejection. It was a bright sunny day My mom dropped me at the school main gate, I took a deep breath and started walking towards the main entrance. Walking into this new school not knowing what to expect,New school, new friends, new teachers.I was in an emotional turmoil,I was excited, scared and a little bit nervous.I slowly walked forward as I started looking at all the other kids,Most were in groups and all talking laughing and smiling. I felt very small, like I was an alien who had just landed on planet Earth. I wanted to go back but that was not possible.At last, I found my class and found two of the teachers actually impressed me, which surprised me; I didn’t think anyone in the whole school would impress me. The teacher introduced me as a new student in the class and showed me my seat. I was feeling like a science model and they were going to do experiment on me.However, as time passed, I made new friends. Today, I am a brilliant student First, I was very nervous because my school was huge. It felt like There were around three thousand students who were studying in the school. My class schedule was hard for me…
Thinking back to my freshman year at Crandall High School, the first thing that comes to my mind is my first day. I walked in the door, only to be breath taken of how big the school was. I remember thinking to myself I might as well make myself comfortable here. This is where I will be spending my next four years. I tried out for the Gold Dusters and I made the teams. I worked really hard on all of my school work and I hoped to make my parents proud.…
As my mom drove her car to school, she spoke encouraging words to me. As soon as we arrived at school, my hands felt clammy. My mind raced so much that I could not think about anything else but how school would be like. I slowly walked toward the two massive school doors squeezing my mother's hand. My body screamed inside as I entered the school premises with my mother and older brother. My mind raved with many thoughts as of how I was going to make friends, or if the teacher was going to be mean and cruel. I lacked confidence of how I was going to do on that day.…
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On my first day at my new school, I expect many new things to happen as well. Many routines had to be changed too. I had to wake up earlier than usual to prepare for school because the new school was four bus-stops away from my house.…