I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings follows the journey of a young girl as she transitions into adulthood. Maya Johnson is a young African American girl who isn’t like the rest of the people in her town. Maya and her brother were abandoned by their parents at a young age and were raised by their Grandma. Maya struggles through her early years of life because she feels as if no one loves her. Throughout the book Maya shows courage and strength by standing up for herself and others‚ Maya is an inspiration
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expecting nothing in return. This is what I have been shown in my life. For some I have known‚ this means even laying down their lives for something they fully believed was greater than themselves. This is the highest example of servanthood. Since I was a small child‚ seven or eight years of age‚ my desire to be in law enforcement has remained strong. I have expired the searching of other careers‚ and come up short. As I grew older‚ I consulted with those I respect‚ seeking their wisdom in my career
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I always knew that I was gifted‚ but throughout my life‚ I took it for granted. Over a year ago I would have never considered the possibility of applying to an honorary university‚ not to of one. Three years ago‚ I just wanted to get a higher education. kept modified during my sophomore year of high school. I was delighted to have registered for Mrs. Shrull’s visual art class. The first time I saw this inspiring and compassionate individual‚ as she walked into the classroom with a smile on her face
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of my high school years I have been generally pleased. I have had many highs and a few lows but for the most part I would call it a success. Looking back‚ I know there was never a time I did not give my full effort. There were times when I wanted to give up‚ but there was never a time that I allowed myself to do so because college was just way too important to me. I want to have a quality career not just a job. College is the key to that. I want to become a neonatal nurse‚ I want to help babies have
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As I glare at the ball then the goal. Ball again‚ then goal. I started sprinting up to the multi colored ball. I strike it perfectly. Perfect follow through. The inside bend curving the ball just right. As I watch the ball soaring through the air‚ the sun puts a glare on the ball. I have lost sight of it in the sun. I close my eyes and hear the ball sliding on the side net. I glanced up and I start cheering. Jumping up and down‚ I just won the game for the team. I love soccer because‚ it involves
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Why I Want an Education Degree Becoming a successful teacher has been a desire in my heart for many years. As a high school student‚ I had the desire to enter the medical field. The turning point toward a teaching career occurred when I became employed with a small preschool as the three-year old toddler instructor. This job was extremely rewarding. It thrilled my heart to watch these small children grasp new concepts and develop throughout the year. The smiles on their faces when they learned
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and women who have fought to better our country. America is different from other countries because we have freedom‚ education opportunities‚ and defined rights. There are many things I appreciate about America. Something I am grateful for is that as Americans we have the right to voice our opinion. Another thing I am thankful for is the opportunity to go college and pick our occupation. This means people can choose their own dreams and create their own happiness. There are many reasons America
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Why I visit the Temple? Hinduism originated in India about 4000 years ago and is the world’s oldest existing religion. Hinduism has now widely spread across the shores and people are attracted towards the themes in Hinduism which includes- Dharma‚ Samsara‚ Karma‚ and Moksha. The Hindu temple is a place of worship for Hindus with its rich architecture which attracts millions of people from around the world. Badrinath temple‚ Brihadeeswara temple‚ Somnath temple‚ Kashi Vishwanath temple‚ Tirupati
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towards a specific goal. Yet this persona‚ which I have taken on‚ is a new behavior to me and my peers. In the past‚ my attitude towards life and my behavior undoubtedly reflected an aimless path. However‚ I believe my growth of a confident individual has purged my previous thinking and set me on a new path. For me to assume such a change would not have been possible without my CRILA mentors presenting me the potential of my skills in leadership. In essence‚ I have attained the means to find a new path
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I show dedication by getting out of bed every day‚ getting dressed‚ and coming to school. I also manage a home‚ school grades‚ and a job. I do this all while holding down stress with a relentless willpower to make it through the day. I suppose that stress shapes my personality thus making myself into a better person‚ ergo my value of dedication. I persevere through life’s daily struggles. I don’t go down without a fight and have rarely ever lost. Life’s a game if you look at it the right way and
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