Our world is filled with many undeniably‚ fascinating geographical anomalies and mysteries. So many so‚ that we may never truly unlock all of the secrets it holds. The Earth is constantly changing‚ shifting and exposing new secrets for us to wonder at; It is that curiosity that captures and fuels my imagination. I am currently studying Geography‚ Maths‚ Art and Welsh Baccalaureate at A-level. Studying Geography has provided me with the analytical skills‚ gained through writing essays and
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For several years now I have studied outside of class to prepare myself for my future‚ which is inextricably linked to the future of my country‚ Georgia‚ a fast-changing place. I hope to put my extra efforts to use in these exciting times by entering a career in tourism management and development. Since I enjoy travelling‚ hiking and camping‚ after entering Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University I chose Tourism Management as my major. This area of activity had never been especially popular
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“You don’t have to be a "person of influence" to be influential. In fact‚ the most influential people in my life are probably not even aware of the things they’ve taught me.” – Scott Adams. I believe that the one person that has the most influence in shaping my life is my grandmother. She has taught me how to be independent and courageous. Many people say that I am a lot like my grandmother because she and I both have very similar personalities and characteristics. By spending majority of my time
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When I was a little kid‚ I was always curious about the world around me and wanted to stay outside until my mom was forcing me into the house. The world fascinated me and I wanted to understand how it worked. Upon entering high school‚ I was given the tools to learn about the natural world. The summer before my senior year of high school I attended a trip to the western United States‚ it was a one-month backcountry camping trip. I got to visit Yellow Stone‚ The Grand Tetons‚ Devil’s Tower and the
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Known as the “City of Trees” for its abundance of greenery‚ my hometown of Sacramento‚ California could also be called the “City of the Homeless”. There are staggering numbers of homeless Sacramentans and a significant amount of people who lack consistent access to nightly shelter. On any given night‚ the homeless population of Sacramento County totals nearly 2‚700 people (www.sacramentostepsforward.org)‚ and this number is on the rise. My dream is to become a professional in the field of architecture
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Ever since I was a child I was always inspired to help others. Whether it was volunteering or donating or even taking a survey to give my perspective‚ as long as it was helping someone and making a difference- I always enjoyed it. So going into high school year‚ I took the initiative of volunteering. Volunteering at the Yale Hospital since high school for four years truly changed me as a person by helping me grow as a better leader. I came out of my comfort zone and the program gave me an opportunity
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It started off in the fifth grade when my mother thought it would be a great idea for me to join the GT Program (Gifted and Talented Program). I had never thought myself to be gifted or talented at all‚ but my mother really wanted me to join. Two weeks after saying yes I entered into my counselor’s room and took the test along with two other students to see if I would qualify; I did. For the next three I saw no difference between myself and the other students. My report card might have said that
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Professor Xia Shuzhang was terribly tied up recently‚ but this was somehow related to MPA (Master of Public Administration). The universities in the first batch approved to set up MPA sent out glory titles to him in succession‚ such as visiting professor‚ honorary dean‚ and guest attending seminars. In the first summer when MPA was disembarked in China‚ professor Xia Shuzhang‚ crowned as the "father of Chinese MPA"‚ seems to be more an academic symbol. This is because he has countless ties with
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As Sergeant Major for a day‚ my objective is to set my Soldiers up for success. Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) are the backbone of the Army. As the senior most NCO of my unit‚ I will strengthen that backbone. As my NCOs grow more competent‚ they will strengthen their junior enlisted Soldiers. I will insure Battle Assemblies (BAs) are more efficient and effective. A body without a strong spine is weak‚ immobile‚ and susceptible to injury. I will insure my NCOs understand and enforce their chains
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I am a born leader and I would love to be able to bring my passion for leading and hard-work to Indiana University. Over the years I have moved a lot and been to four different schools throughout middle school and high school. At first it was a struggle to keep my grades up while trying to make friends and play sports‚ but I have since found that the key is all things in moderation. I play tennis and am a cheerleader for my high school and plan on continuing these sports while at IU. I love the spirit
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