WALDEN AND TRANSCENDENTALISM Henry Thoreau’s masterpiece‚ Walden or a Life in the Woods‚ shows the impact transcendentalism had on Thoreau’s worldview. Transcendentalism is a philosophy that asserts the primacy of the spiritual over the material. Transcendentalism puts the emphasis on spiritual growth and understanding as opposed to worldly pleasures. Thoreau’s idea of transcendentalism stressed the importance of nature and being close to nature. He believed that nature was a metaphor
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Personal Statement Where do I see myself in five (5) or more years? That is an easy question‚ and my answer for that would be “SUCCESSFUL AND ALIVE”‚ a hard one would have to be: What should I do? And what shouldn’t I do to get there? Every time I think of my future I feel scared but excited at the same time‚ scared because a lot of things could happen to ruin my plans and thinking that something could destroy my dreams‚ make me feel afraid. Dreams have to be important in people’s lives
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Personal Statement Growing up under the nourishment of the vast Hulun Buir grassland‚ one of the three largest grasslands in the world‚ I always cherish what nature has given us and have learned the important meaning of agricultural industry – especially the stock raising sector for people living there. Observing and playing with the livestock in the backyard is my most cherished childhood memory. From primary school to high school‚ biology was always my favorite class‚ because I could get a
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ENGLISH Task1: Personal Statement Student Number: Cheng Tzy Terng Student Number: 13AC050 Lecturer: Ms Angie Chau Due Date: 17 January 2013 Personal Statement My name is Cheng Tzy Terng. My former school is Kian Kok Middle School. Now I am studying Cambridge A-Level Commerce course at Institut Sinaran. I take business studies‚ accounting‚ economics and mathematics. I wish to study accounting and finance in the university. I want to be an
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PERSONAL STATEMENT My name is Nguyen Hong Van‚ 22 years of age. I was born in a medium – sized family in Quang Ninh province of Vietnam. I live in a small bungalow which is well subdivided into rooms enough to provide my family members with pristine environment to live and work. My father is an officer who is workaholic and always finds his work tempting. My mother is a household women who can spent hours even a whole day cooking big meals for her beloved family. My mother is also a big
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Personal Statement Economics is the art of organizing human society and creating wealth efficiently. Economics helps us to see the essence through the phenomena. Furthermore‚ economics can translate complex real world situation into simple models and formulas. Through consciously reading massive books on economics‚ I entered the world of economics. I have many new understandings of the world. In addition‚ I found the study of economics can’t ignore the powerful impetus and the instruction the philosophy
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Rui Chen Personal Statement I came to Kelley School of Business because I want to build a solid foundation that I could depend on and further enhance in the future. With putting hard work in academics and career development throughout my years of study at IUschool‚ an IT Advisory full-time job offer from EY was extended to me after my three-month internship this summer. It seemed like I reached the goal I always wanted. A: a career that I am passionate about could start in one year when I graduate
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What you want to study at university and why * Specific aspects of the courses that interest you * Examples of coursework you have completed * Practical work you have enjoyed * Books‚ articles‚ etc. you have read related to the subject area * Work experience or voluntary work in this area * Conferences you have attended * Personal experiences that lead to the decision to take this subject * Where you hope a degree in this subject will take you in the future * Experiences
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Thoreau’s Walden demonstrates how an individual‚ like himself‚ has the ability to confront the problems that manifest itself within a flawed society. Thoreau’s novel Walden chronics the two years he spent living in a cabin near the woods‚ next to Walden Pond. Many readers may assume that Walden is based on naturalism due to his surroundings in the wilderness‚ while others might interpret it as a journey towards a simple
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PERSONAL STATEMENT There are many reasons for which I have chosen Australia for my higher education. I have always shown willingness and keen interest in studying. Along with that‚ academic skills have been an important consideration to me and I have a good understanding of them. I am interested in developing my Nursing knowledge and skills that can be used in many different situations. This is a life altering decision for me. I believe that the Australian education system has a very good reputation
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