discrimination from others‚ I have faced it from‚ at the time‚ the most important person in my life. My father. He’d start off the morning by saying‚ “Evelyn‚ sometimes it is hard to believe that you have good grades." My shoulders sag. "Come on Evelyn; do not tell me your brother is smarter than you‚" he says calmly. "Evelyn‚ I do not know how you get A’s and B’s. Your brain must only work at school." I put my head down. I feel my eyes filling up with tears by the second. I just want time to go by
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America is arguably one of the most diverse countries in the world‚ with individuals from thousands of diverse cultural backgrounds. The vast majority of Americans today descend from European ancestors who colonized the United States in the 1600s. Even Native Americans descended from Asian ancestors who migrated to North America thousands of years ago. After the initial colonization of the United States‚ immigration slowed‚ but Africans were brought to America through enslavement. Immigration levels
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Academic writing The forms of expository and argumentative prose used by university students and researchers to convey a body of information about a particular subject. Generally‚ academic writing is expected to be precise‚ semi-formal‚ impersonal‚ and objective. Central Values of Academic Writing "When you write college papers‚ you need to remember that you are situated within an academic community [with] clear expectations for what your papers should do and how they should look. While
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probably coming to the surface because they’re dying from the oil‚" said Larry Schweiger‚ president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation. "Those gulls think they’re getting a free meal when really they’re getting a load of toxins." Schweiger‚ who heads the nation’s largest conservation group‚ led reporters on a six-hour boat tour to survey ecological damage caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil leak‚ which has been spewing an estimated 210‚000 gallons of sweet crude per day into the Gulf of Mexico
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My Most Embarrassing Situation Everyone has been embarrassed at one time or another. It is that moment in time when you wish the earth would open up and swallow you. The anxiety and discomfort felt during that time which may only last a few seconds feels like time has stood still. I remember so well when I had my most embarrassing moment. I was in Form 4 and it was during the school recess. The minute the bell rang for recess‚ I rushed to the toilet because I had been
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Atitebi Mr. Sudol College Essay 11/8/12 My Greatest Influence Today‚ I look back on all the wonderful memories of my childhood‚ and all of the memories my mother and I share. I remember always going out to shop‚ play games‚ and watch movies with her. We always used to watch the movie “Enough” by Jennifer Lopez because the movie’s storyline is similar to my mother’s life. About five years ago‚ I had asked my mother why my father was not around and why I had only seen him once in
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These so called friends who let me down Who made me feel as though I would drown? My heart was broken‚ like a death to grieve‚ These friends of mine‚ set out to deceive. We had been friends for many years‚ With much laughter‚ fun and tears‚ We’d had good times‚ but that was past‚ Like many things they did not last. They did not invite me‚ The hurt they caused‚ They did not ring or call‚ I think that just about say’s it all. In my awful dark despair‚ I really thought they would care‚ A note‚ a card
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One of my influence’s in music is Kanye West. In my early teens‚ few of my family members would always listen to a lot of Jay-Z and Roc-A-Fella Records. I always like how the music sounded blasting through the speakers. I thought was amazing that a person can sample another song and flip it to make it another song. When I became 12 years old I always wanted to make my own beats with samples. I started reading and watching videos on how to make instrumentals. I also would find myself looking for
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America is a country of many origins from many different people over time. Today‚ however‚ most Americans don’t know the whole truth about their country’s history because they are taught an extremely revised version of their past. It is important for all U.S. citizens to understand how our country came to be so that we can all share pride for where we’ve come from and what we’ll become. Loewen spends a chapter discussing the truth and lies surrounding Christopher Columbus and other early explorers
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My Father: The Person I Admire Most Over time‚ there have been several people who have influenced various aspects of my life‚ based on their personal characteristics‚ accomplishments‚ and values. I have been privileged to have had numerous teachers and professors who I respect for their patience and intelligence. There are artists that have inspired me by their natural talents and original creativity. I value many political leaders‚ who have inspired me by their contributions to society‚ and
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