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    Shattering the myth about Rizal and the Pontifical UST Here are some excerpts from Fr. Fidel Villaroel’s study: Myth: Rizal complained about his grades in UST and was discriminated and treated shabbily by the Dominicans. Fact: 1. Rizal entered the UST in 1877‚ enrolling in the Pre-Law Course‚ which was made up of philosophical subjects. The course was commonly called metaphysics. He passed the course brilliantly with the highest grades in spite of his initial indifference to philosophy

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    having read about them in books‚ but I’ve never read had any girl friends because I’ve never been in one place long enough.’ P. 31 • ’Mine is about two children who live in a white house with ruffled curtains‚ a front lawn‚ and a picket fence. The father goes to work‚ the mother wears a dress and an apron‚ and the children play ball on the lawn with their dog and cat. Nothing in these stories is anything like my life.’ P. 32 • ’This is the elegant‚ delicate picture I have in my mind‚ about the other

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    Write a 700- to 1‚050-word paper in which you answer the following questions: How is the word myth used popularly? For example‚ what does the statement‚ "It’s a myth" mean? In contrast‚ how is the word myth used in the academic context? After considering the definition in your textbooks and course materials‚ write a definition in your own words. What Are Myths? Myths are ancient narratives that attempt to answer the enduring and fundamental human questions: How did the universe and the world come

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    What is a myth? According to the dictionary‚ a myth is described as a belief of a traditional or legendary story‚ figure‚ or belief. In academic content‚ Myths are ancient stories that attempt to fill the continuing and essential questions that humans regularly ask. With both of these definitions in mind‚ I came up with a definition as well. In my opinion‚ a myth is an exaggerated story that instructs an individual an example of morality. This essay will talk about the most common mythological themes

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    What’s Right about America? There are a lot of amazing things about America; for instance beautiful people‚ amazing structures‚ some guy getting mugged in the alleyway; but a lot of people have been asking the age old question what’s right about America? One thing that makes America right is football. Football gives Americans the ability to watch and enjoy someone smashing there skull into someone else’s‚ Drink a few cases of beer before the game‚ and listen to dad shout at the T.V because he thinks

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    Problems are a part of life and they mould our lives in turn. Finding solutions to those problems helps us keep moving and can be rewarding‚ most of the time. One of the problems that I faced in my life and could successfully overcome was getting on with my English skill after I migrated to US in order to settle here permanently. Because‚ English wasn’t my first language and the American accent was new to me‚ I had problems conversing with people here. I emigrated from India seven years ago with

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    The Three Most Common Misconceptions About Islam Islam has been around for fourteen hundred years and has impacted many civilizations and cultures all around the world‚ but in today’s world there is no faith on earth as misunderstood and misapprehended as Islam. These misunderstanding arise due to lack of knowledge‚ prior mindset regarding a fact or concept‚ influence of others’ beliefs/common beliefs or considering going against something makes you superior in the way of thinking. To counter such

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    Busting Myths About Dating Have you ever felt the need to switch places with your partner when she becomes bossy over you for things? If you just answered the question with a yes‚ let me tell you my friend- you are not alone. However‚ there are men out there who easily go with flow without hurting the other’s emotions because they have always thought‚ that things are done in this manner. You need to pause and think about it now. Well‚ let me tell you some myths that will broaden your mindset as

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    Currently in America‚ there is a expectation that students will continue their education after high school. More people are attending colleges and universities than ever before in the history of the word. Essentially‚ our society has been experiencing "education inflation" where a two‚ or four year degree is virtually the norm. So in order to be recognized as having an outstanding education‚ one must attend graduate school; this education inflation has required more eduction for the same recognition

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    because this is what America was truly like towards Muslim individuals.

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