The legacy of Loma Linda University (LLU) and how it all began‚ told by Richard A. Schaefer was nothing short of inspirational. Ellen G. White‚ the pioneer that had the vision and drive to create the foundation we are all apart of today‚ deserves a tremendous amount of credit. The mission‚ vision‚ and values of LLU encompasses the thoughts and theories that Ellen G. White built the empire known as LLU upon. All students have displayed similar values throughout our application process putting us
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This document is intended to explain the concept of Personal Development Planning and Personal Development Plans (PDPs). PDP - Personal Development Planning and Personal Development Plan PDP is defined as ’a structured and supported process undertaken by an individual to reflect upon their own learning‚ performance and/or achievement and to plan for their personal‚ educational and career development’. PDP embraces a range of approaches to learning that connect planning (an individual’s goals and
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As a second‚ and soon to be third year student at Augustana College‚ I have already been able to immerse myself in a number of classes within my interest fields of Environmental Studies and Geography. The Anthropocene is no new topic among these classes‚ especially in Geography. We study the Anthropocene as a very real presence in our world and acknowledge the harmful effects on our environment occurring within this geological age. I have studied some of these effects directly in my environmental
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base required of an internist and the concept of "caring for the whole patient" stimulated my interest in internal medicine. I also came to realize that a lot could be done to improve the outcome of medical practice. Good training coupled with a personal commitment is essential for delivery of qualitative and compassionate medical care in a humane manner - this has always been my aspiration. I therefore embarked upon a quest for knowledge and better training that led me to the United
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produce new fruit in the areas of social justice and juvenile advocacy. In order for my seed to grow‚ considering the essentials‚ I need proper soil; an environment conducive for shaping my passion. I need water; people and programs to encourage my development‚ and sunlight; the education to apply to my career goals. I grew up in what some would view as a broken or disrupted home due to struggles with poverty and domestic conflict. My biological father was not present. My relationship
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I would like to work with Dr. Fulks‚ because of the research he has done with regards to gerontology and Alzheimer’s disease. This interests me because now that I am taking an introductory course‚ I see that gerontology would be something I see myself pursuing when I graduate from Barton. I would like to do research with Gerontology because older people interest me and I feel that I will be able to help care for and connect with them. In addition to my passion for helping older individuals‚ my grandfather
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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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I want to be a member of the Heritage Grove Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society because I believe that I display good leadership skills‚ citizenship‚ character and service to my community. I believe that my leadership skills are exceptional for a person my age. In classroom activities‚ I enjoy being in charge of projects and assignments. Many of my teachers throughout the years have told me that I have great leadership skills. In my soccer team‚ I was voted by my peers to be co-captain and
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healthcare financial consulting firm. My frank peers introduced me with some models and methodologies the company uses for a number of hospitals and nursing homes. Though some of the analysis sounds hard at the first glance‚ I still believe my personal
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from different backgrounds. I am always eager to learn new skills and can apply myself to difficult tasks in difficult situations. I have also carried out a work placement at a local pharmacy. This experience encouraged me to develop some of the personal skills that I believe are necessary for working as an optician. During the placement I had the opportunity to interact with customers. Through this I learnt how much I enjoy work in which I can offer advice to people‚ and also felt a gratifying sense
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