My experience in Jaffna. - Sandarangi Perera. For three long decades Sri Lanka was torn apart by a malicious war between the country’s majority and minority. This war made the northern part of the country inaccessible to most of us; its citizens. I myself thought that the people‚ culture and beauty of Jaffna and its surrounding areas would forever remain a mystery to me. However once the war ended the north opened its doors for the rest of the island to come witness all it has to offer. Even
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thirteen years I spent in my homeland‚ Bangladesh. It was only upon departing‚ that I appreciated the happiness and melancholy alike I found there‚ the people I knew there‚ and the mistakes I made there. To start off‚ a third world nation having recently garnered its independence back in 1971 is young‚ and I have yet to be a part of its history because so am I. My memory of things is a bit unclear‚ it isn’t possible to be able to recount of my first steps or predict my last‚ although I remember in
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writing in my life‚ started at a young age. I remember every time I was riding in a car; I would try my best to read every road sign out loud to my mother or father. I would take great joy out of being able to pronounce words that I saw in public and if I was not able to read it‚ I would work hard to learn how to. Most children did not like the idea of going to bed at night‚ but I loved it because I knew my mother would read a story or poem to me. Writing was also a big portion of my life when I was
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My daddy served in the Navy during WWII. When the war was over he returned to states and was immediately hospitalized. He was so young and had experienced things he never wanted to think about again. However‚ he always complimented the nurses that took care of him. They helped heal his body‚ but more importantly they helped to heal his spirit and soul. I cannot count the times he said‚ “I want one of you girls to be a nurse‚” and I knew it was going to be me. What do I believe about myself
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and educated human being. My dad is my role model and he has a huge influence on me‚ he wants me to be the best I can possibly be. As a father‚ I understand where is he coming from‚ trying to insure my future‚ but the pressure sometimes gets to me‚ trying to live up to his expectations. I have my own dreams in life‚ but some of my dreams were deferred for the satisfaction of my family. My dad wants me to be fluent in English‚ and maybe learn another language later on in life; he also wants me to expand
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My Unforgettable Experience Heart beating in my chest so fast it was as if my heart was going to jump out and make a run for it. Nerves‚ nerves had me trembling‚ sweating‚ and scared out of my mind. All because of the two words I heard my music teacher say “Azariah Booker”. Sitting in my chair thinking how am I going to do this or if I can even do this‚ but I did it and it turned out way better than expected. This was one of the unforgettable and heart-racing experience was my audition. Practicing
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It was June 02‚ 2010 our departure from the Philippines to Macau to have an eleven-day vacation with my family. I’m excited for this is my first out of the country trip. It took two hours for us to travel before we finally arrived at Macau. ‘Pang Yao’ was the first Cantonese word I learned in this country meaning ‘friend’. My mom told me to use it in acknowledging anybody who is a Macau National. In our first day‚ we visited luxury hotels and resorts. Macau Hotels‚ Resorts and Casinos are just
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My Presentation Experience Obviously this is not my first time doing a presentation. But this is the first time I have a group to discuss with. I was delighted when my team mate asked me to be the head presenter. It clearly showed they had confidence in me. But I was also very nervous. After all‚ this wasn’t a presentation in front of my own class mate‚ but with other student. What’s more‚ Mr Erroy would be in the audience‚ expecting the best from me and my team. Luckily‚ though‚ I had seven weeks
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event where I felt like my identity was challenged is when I was in a situation where I felt uneasy about. Immigrants. I am a child of an immigrant. This affects me because I was born in El Salvador and come in the States as a baby. I never know how people will react to it. My parents made the sacrifice of leaving El Salvador‚ their hometown and move to the States. My parents came here to ensure us a better education‚ and in general‚ a better life. Learning a new culture and my hispanic culture at
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Autobiographical account Within this short biographical dialogue I intend to explain my personal educational experience as well as argue my particular ideology which I feel is relevant to this piece. The ideology that I am going to discuss is the elitist ideology. I attended Virgo Fidelis convent senior school‚ when I started this educational institute it was a public school. My parents were adamant that I attend; they felt that by sending me there I would be exposed to different people and it
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