signing up for the school softball team. At first I was nervous about my decision on trying out for the team because I thought I wouldn’t have a chance of making the team because all the other girls trying out. While I was second guessing my decision‚ I kept the thought in the back of my mind that I can make the team but‚ there might be that one person that is better than me at tryouts. I put a bunch of weight on my shoulders with nervousness. I went to the first meeting there was before tryouts to get
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Megan McMinn Professor Petas Bonaparte English 1920 20 December 2012 Narrative Essay Julia’s Success As the May graduation ceremony finished‚ all the high school graduates threw their black and gold caps in the air and joined in cheering with the friends and family still in their audience seats. Still on the stage from giving a speech and thanking her parents for “helping her through the years”‚ Julia rushed to go hug them as they congratulated her on her success
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not have time to be entertained by a novel‚ some choose not to because they think books aren’t amusing to read. This is due to horrific experiences with this subject. In addition‚ not many students think well of reading. As a below average reading student‚ without extra help as a new reader at 4 years old‚ caused me to have horrible reading habits and experiences‚ permanent hardships and complete avoidance of reading which left me with the lack of reading capabilities that others maintained already
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but nearest orthodontist was several towns over. It wasn’t viable for us to travel that far. Although I was able to get braces when my family moved back to Little Rock‚ millions of Americans still lack proper access to healthcare. Through my experiences in these environments‚ I’ve greatly broadened my world views. I have come to understand the challenges facing people who live in impoverished urban areas as well as those in rural areas. I also appreciate the subtle and substantial differences in
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My educational experience throughout my life has been a rollercoaster ride. The rollercoaster first shot out in high school where I realized that this next four years will matter. At first it was a slow start to the ride; I started off my first year of high school with a cumulative GPA of a 2.8 but it started to go back up as I began to take responsibility and organize myself. My next three years showed to pay dividend as my GPA drove back‚ but not as high as I wanted it. During these 4 years‚ is
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The first time I experienced racism‚ I was a young naïve 18 year old girl. It was my first year in college right out of high school‚ and it was my first time outside of my predominately black world. I had just moved to San Bernardino‚ Ca to attend college‚ from South Central Los Angeles. I had gone to an all-black high school‚ attended an all-black church and at the time had all black friends. I remember the first day my family packed me up and we headed off to my new life in college. I had only
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When I first stepped into Anderson High School as a freshman‚ I was exceedingly confident in myself. I played sports‚ had gotten good grades‚ and planned to have an amazing high school career. Freshman and sophomore year were a breeze. If I am being straightforward‚ I did not focus much on my schoolwork. I did what was required of me and got good grades‚ but I did not go above and beyond. I had always been told by upperclassman‚ “It only gets harder from here. Enjoy it while you can.” Now I realize
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My experience with words goes way back. Much like Sherman Alexie‚ I was very young when first exposed to words‚ so young I can’t remember there being a time before books were a part of my life. I imagine my mother was was reading to me since my first day of life. She would read me story after story in the quiet hours before bedtime‚ stories about fantastic creatures and magical places. I never wanted the stories to end. Before I could fully understand words I had loved them. When I finally grew
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since I was three years old. In summer‚ I play golf every day. I began playing competitively when I was seven. I live on a golf course and my dad is a golf instructor‚ so I’ve grown up around the game. I’ve had many great experiences with golf. My most memorable golf experience was at the 2015 Drive‚ Chip‚ and Putt national finals. Upward of 10‚000 kids ages seven to fifteen‚ boys and girls‚ tried out for this event. I was one of eighty total kids and one of ten in my age group to qualify. There
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Discrimination Experiences When discussing discriminate Experiences‚ I have either been the one being discriminated‚ stereotype or been a witness someone being discriminated by based on skin color‚ looks‚ height‚ or even due to weight. In today society‚ it is easier stereotype and discriminate against people then it is to understand people. In my personal journey‚ I have been on both side of situation. I have been stereotyped and discriminated against due to my looks‚ color of skin‚ gender‚
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