A Hollywood Ending His backpack over his shoulder‚ my brother grips the paper tightly in his hand. While his feet shuffle across the hallway towards his room‚ a deep-rooted yell from the kitchen follows. Proceeding in reverse‚ he reaches our parents with curious eyes spotting his report card. As our parents stare‚ their faces slump into a shameful woe. “C’mon kiddo‚ you have the potential to get at least a few A’s next semester.” That single word. Potential. Most define the word as encountering a
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I have been drawing for as long as I can remember. I honestly don’t remember a time I didnt draw. But if I had to take my best guess‚ it would probably be around when I was four to five years old. I can remember being in kindergarten and whenever we had free time‚ the first thing I would do is get out a marker‚ colored pencils‚ and some paper and start drawing away. Of course it wasn’t very good at the time but it kept me occupied and brought me joy. Even when we got assignments‚ instead of doing
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“I go to nature to be soothed and healed‚ and to have my senses put in order.” – John Burroughs Growing up while being raised by my dad has led to many adventures. He has taught me everything I have ever needed to know. From the time that I can remember he has always encouraged me to go outside and partake in something active. He began to take me hunting with him when I was just five years old. At that time I could not do much other than to sit and enjoy the view. Tagging along on his hunting excursions
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At an early age of seventeen‚ the decision I made to attend medical school‚ may have been the result of a motley combination of my interest in sciences and wanting to help society selflessly‚ all while having a respectable career. There was a spring in my step as I entered my first class at medical school‚ with the realization that even though the first few years maybe a roller coaster ride‚ there was a likelihood that the ride will be an intellectually rewarding and a practically fulfilling experience
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Trying to be the person everyone wants you to be is the hardest part of being a teenager. If I were to tell my younger siblings and friends one piece of advice upon entering high school to overcome this difficulty‚ I would advise them to be themselves. Although it is a cliche and it’s often overlooked‚ hearing this was crucial for me. High school is the time when most students discover their place in the world and being someone who they’re not makes that journey exponentially harder. High school
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“Make the most of yourself… for that is all there is of you.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson. I want to be a better person; the best way to better myself‚ I think‚ is by helping others. If I become a nurse‚ I’ll have the opportunity to help people everyday. I have to overcome family issues before I can start this process‚ However‚ I am staying positive by joining activities that make me blissful. If I become a nurse I will be able to help others. Helping others has always made me feel like a good person
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I have always wanted to be a part of something that can give me a voice in society. I always keep my thoughts to myself‚ but being a part of the Prospector will allow me to turn my thoughts into words and hone my writing skills.. I have observations and opinions on a variety of topics‚ and it would be great to have an opportunity to share them with a broader audience. I enjoy and excel at photography. Ever since my dad bought a Canon SLR‚ I was determined to start using it to take some professional
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When most people think about college‚ the thought money is one of the many things that come to mind. Money is one of the biggest deciding factors in whether a person can go to college. Money has always been something my family has worried about. With my family’s financial situation‚ my “American Dream” of going to college is only an option if I was willing to work for it. Due to my financial circumstances‚ this scholarship will play a crucial to continue my education at Simpson. Since high school
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I am intrigued by the workings of the human body‚ in health and in sickness; life and death and its response and adaptation to our environment. It is this interpersonal connection and fascination in to the growing field of medicine that compels me in embarking upon a lifetime of learning. My caring nature and desire in making a difference to the lives of others‚ which by no doubt will challenge my mental ability and decision making skills; implies medicine is the vocation for me. Reflecting on the
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Compassion in action……caring matter If love not seen with compassion is like humanity without morality. Compassion is not just something that can be sold or bought. Compassion is ones act of kindness that touches ones heart without the slight gentle touch of ones bare hands but with a single touch of someone’s hand directly to your heart. Compassion is a sympathetic pity and concern for the actual sufferings or the misfortune of others. In all honesty‚ Compassion is a common used word that forces
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