Sanpreet Singh G# G00968684 George Mason Honors College Essay How Much Sleep does one Really Need Sitting in the middle of class and all of a sudden you start nodding on and off. And you wonder why your eyes are closing in class. You missed all the information from the chapter which is going to be on the test which you didn’t hear your teacher announce was going to be tomorrow. After a week of continuous struggle in class trying to keep your eyes open causes you to drop from an A down to a C+. You
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In Les Miserables‚ Victor Hugo portrays human nature in a neutral state. Humans are born with neither good nor bad instincts‚ but rather society affects our actions and thoughts. Hugo portrays the neutral state of mind through Jean Valjean and Cosette. The two extremes of good and evil are represented through Thénardier and the bishop. Good and evil coexists in the society and affects Valjean and Cosette. It is the two extremes of good and evil that dictate the lives of Valjean and Cosette. The bishop
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For a girl who is use to achieving at everything she does‚ it was a great astonishment when I heard I didn’t make it into National Honors Society. I have never felt such like a failure before. When I first started high school as a freshman I have heard of National Honors Society because my brother was in it so I wanted to be in it as well. At my high school you can only be invited into it as a junior. To be invited into it you must have had a 3.5 GPA or higher. When I got pulled out of class
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Les Misérables is an epic tale of hope‚ empathy‚ sympathy‚ redemption and hate set in post-revolutionary France. Written by acclaimed author Victor Hugo‚ Les Misérables follows the transformation of its two main characters from criminal to honest man and from dedicated reactionary to compassionate fellow man. Written sometime between 1845 and 1862‚ Hugo provides a detailed look into nineteenth century France’s society and politics. BY combining his story of redemption with the wrongdoings of the
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National Honors Society Essay From freshman to now‚ my scholarship record has been outstanding. I have maintained at least a 4.3 GPA throughout the years which can deduce that I am hard working however that does not end with me. I have partaken in TI@ti‚ sophomore year and currently‚ which is an organization based on increasing leaderships skills and increasing awareness against drugs and alcohol. Last year‚ I guided peers to make healthier life choices and to take positive risks. I stepped
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Jad Ardakani Persuasive Essay If one takes responsibility for himself he will develop a hunger to accomplish his dreams. (Les Brown) Responsibility is a trait that a human should start to develop starting from his childhood. In addition‚ it is proved that anyone who started taking responsibility at a young age excelled in life better than a dependant person. All of this is the duty of parents who need give chances to their children to learn from their mistakes to become
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The roots of honor codes can be traced back to the first founding universities in America. While not an official school requisite‚ many institutions of higher education have embraced them to promote honesty and integrity within their school community. At my own school‚ Saint Mary’s College High School‚ the honor code even goes so far as to lay out possible punishments of suspension and expulsion for those who do not comply. However important the school’s administration views the honor code‚ I support
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Les Misérables I picked the movie Les Misérables because for as long as I can remember my mom has been trying to get me to watch it. It is one of her favorite movies‚ plays‚ and book. Les Misérables was set in the early 19th century after the French Revolution. This time was known as the Restoration; this is when France (particularly Paris) was trying to restore and reestablish their country. Strict laws with harsh penalties became the norm in France. Jean Valjean (a poor peasant) was sentenced
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Dispose of me as you please; but help me first to carry him home. I only ask that of you." Upon examination of Les Miserables‚ it is clearly evident that the elements of Forgiveness‚ Self Sacrifice‚ and Courage are only a few of the main themes Hugo wanted to develop. First off‚ is the element of forgiveness. In a book of mistrust‚ poverty‚ and hate forgiveness thrives in the world of Les Miserables. The first example of this was at the very beginning‚ when Jean Valjean stayed with the bishop
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Being a part of The Honors College at Appalachian State University has been a goal of mine ever since I learned of my eligibility and went on the Honors Campus tour. I was blown away by the students I met in the program and the facilities. I felt like I belonged and I could see myself being part of The Honors College. I personally feel as though being an active participant in The Honors College will help me to grow as a life-long learner and strong community member wherever I choose to go. Personally
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