My full name is Colin Zachary Arndt. I was born at a ski resort in Steamboat Colorado‚ Then my parents and I traveled the country following my grandparents. My grandfather was a well know hotel manager so he was transferred a lot. My parents were both college drop outs so we didn’t have a lot of money and we spent the beginning of my life in a very rough spot. When my Dad was finally able to get a job we moved here and lived in the apartment building across the street from Mi Rachito. I was not a
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morning of my freshman year‚ and something noteworthy arose in my mind. I don’t know how this thought appeared‚ but I took a step‚ a big‚ courageous step‚ that has changed my life forever. I had always been the girl who follows the crowd and never did anything where I felt I would be judged or made fun of‚ but this overwhelming‚ yet amazing event gave me a different perspective on who I truly was. Next thing‚ I was standing in line to sign up for the girls golf team. It was terrifying; my legs and
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course of your life altogether? Important decisions that shape who you are or who you become in the future‚ are the decisions that we make in our childhood‚ youth or even later on. Everyone faces decisions that must be made- including famous world humanitarians‚ family members‚ and fictional characters. Therefore‚ even I have made impactful decisions that changed my life. Malala
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do was to stare at the only thing in the room that was able to grasp my attention: a shiny‚ red drum set. I migrated to the back corner of the room where it sat unoccupied‚ took my place on the stool‚ picked up some sticks‚ and immediately felt at home. At that moment‚ it was clear to me that playing music was what I was meant to do. Immediately wanting to join the band‚ I knew the only obstacle in my way would be convincing my parents. After all‚ neither one of them is musical in any way. At dinner
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have two choices: life in the city or in the country‚ which one will you choose? .Some people think that city life has more benefits than country life; however‚ some people agree that country life is a real life like a nice dream: hearing nature’s music‚ seeing sights of the land and its beauty‚ and planting trees. Even though city living and country living might be considered similar as night and day‚ but for a broader perspective they both have some differences in conveniences‚ life conditions‚ and
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There are many advantages and disadvantages of choosing to live in the country or to live in the city‚ but the advantages of living in the country definitely outweigh the advantages of living in the city. In the city‚ public schools are often packed full of students resulting in larger class sizes and no real teacher student relationship. One would be lucky if their teacher could put a name to their face; although‚ bigger schools in the city offer more courses for the student to take‚ as
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Moise Kisubqi ESOL 0184 July 11‚ 2014 Essay #1 My Country Congo "This country has far more problems than it deserves‚ and far more solutions than it applies." This quote is from Ralph Nader is an American political activist‚ as well as an author‚ lecturer‚ and attorney. Its quote gives us a picture of the Republic Democratic of Congo. Likewise the quote of Dr. Steve Maraboli is an internet radio commentator‚ motivational speaker and author. He said‚ "Sometimes problems
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we volunteer for a certain amount of hours. I would usually volunteer with my troop to work on community gardens and other small tasks similar to that. I did not enjoy volunteering because I was too young. I was forced upon something that I did not want to do. I just wanted to have fun and did not understand the concept of community service. Now that I am done with Girl Scouts‚ I have moved on to a different stage of my life. I now know that volunteering is worth the time and effort. After years of
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At the age of 13‚ shortly after the death of my grandmother‚ I experienced an existential crisis. I pondered the meaning life and at the time the inconsequentialness of our life on the pale blue dot in the vast cosmos. Life seemed pointless when the reality of death constantly loomed. From biology classes I took in high school‚ I learned about microorganisms and there found the answers I had been seeking. The parallels between my life and these organisms were astounding. Although these microorganisms
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It was the morning of move in day. I said goodbye to my home and headed out. I passed the local shopping market and my high school where I enjoyed a fun four years. As I headed to Norman I realized I was leaving everything I had ever known. All my life has consisted of living in the same house‚ going to school with the same kids‚ and going to the same supermarkets and restaurants. While I’d like to say I have developed a good idea of the world around me by visiting so many cities around the
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