understand the way us "teenagers" think. Conventional wisdom has made us believe that our current generation might be the "worst generation we’ve ever seen". In my personal opinion‚ I disagree with this statement. I don’t think it’s possible for one to compare two generations with each other. Both of these generations have its pro’s and cons‚ which in turn molded the mentality of the people living in that era. For example‚ people in the late 50’s and 60’s didn’t own computers‚ cellular phones and other
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was better for my future that I finish high school in America. I was thrilled‚ but at the same time I knew coming to America meant starting over. Leaving my country‚ my family‚ my friends‚ and my culture was the hardest thing I had to do in my life. After living two years away from parents‚ now I can say that the sacrifice was worth it. Being in a new cultural setting can be intimidating at first‚ but is also very exciting. Living in America gave me an opportunity to develop new strengths‚ and
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Going to a new country can seem strange. Who knows what kind of things you’re going to experience good or bad. Your experience could differ depending on your mind set. The essay “Coming to America‚” by Matthew Gooi was funny and interesting for me. This reminded me of when I went to a new country. Mexico‚ It wasn’t nothing like the states‚ and the culture is very different. My two weeks in Mexico was not pleasant and I don’t plan on going back. Everyone in my family always told me that Mexico
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Compare and Contrast: Cal State LA & Cal Poly Pomona Cal State Universities are excellent choices because they are part of the most affordable public education systems in the nation and promote access to higher education. When deciding to go to a university like Cal Poly Pomona or Cal State Los Angeles‚ there can be many things that need to be considered in order to make the right choice. These include finances‚ level of independence‚ and whether or not a major has been determined. Students
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and “Everything that Rises must converge” by Flannery O’Connor had a lot of comparison and contrast. Between the two short stories they both set logic examples of how life can really be amongst families today. Amy Tan story “Two Kinds” reminds a young reader how parents will do anything for their children to become famous. Where a mother always believed that you could be anything you wanted to be in America. Of course the child doesn’t agree with her mother. Children think parents just don’t understand
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Compare and Contrast (The Snyper & The Most Dangerous Game) The story The Sniper takes place during the civil war in Dublin‚ where a single sniper waits on a roof top to eliminate any threat from the oposing forces. This story is very tense right from the beginning as soon as he noticed the enemys watching him and a bullet comes close to hitting him. This story’s opening is one that catches your attention and gets you really focused on the story. The Most Dangerous Game on the other hand starts
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Coming To America America‚ land of the free and home of the brave‚ a country strengthened with rights‚ equality‚ and justice. For Americans it’s just a regular country‚ with regular rules and laws‚ nothing special about it. Although‚ to immigrants it’s a country to reinterpret their lives‚ a better life‚ a life where they’re free to pursue their happiness and follow their dreams. Even though America is a great country‚ adjusting to a new culture isn’t easy. It took patience‚ support‚ understanding
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Comparing and Contrasting “The Story of an Hour” and “How I Met My Husband”. Lora Cruse Ashford University ENG125 11/20/2014 In this essay I will be comparing and contrasting two great short stories. One being “The Story of an Hour” written by Kate Chopin in 1854 and the other being “How I Met my Husband” written by Alice Munro in 1974. The two short stories share the theme of gender roles/marriage. That being said‚‚
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Healthy or Unhealthy We all know one of the number one things America struggles with is unhealthy eating habits. Eating unhealthy can cause many things such as obesity‚ depression‚ diabetes‚ and also acne. Though‚ many people know the horrible side effects they still choose to keep this diet. Having healthy eating patterns does good for the body. Eating the right foods can boost your immune system; protect your heart‚ and many other interesting ways. Junk food is simply an unhealthy food‚ food
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Mark Miller Dr. Martin Lecker PDA 110 18 October 2010 Coming to America I am from German decent; I was born and raised in America a land made up of different creeds and races. This diversity is what makes us a superpower. Although‚ it seems that all new immigrants‚ do get the jobs nobody else wants. Our country is still a land of opportunity regardless of whom or where you came from. Any person with good work ethics and a little luck will succeed in what they do. I have chosen
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