When I started my college career, I had an idea in mind. It was “I want a computer science degree!”, and I have to say, after this first term, that thought has not changed. I mean, not enough time has passed to consider changing major at this point. According to Clifton, Anderson & Schreiner (2006) “anywhere from 60 to 85% of entering college students change their major at least one” (p. 236). I hope not to be part of this statistic. I hope to continue on through with the major that I have chosen. I believe that we all decide our own path. We can choose to be what appeals most to us. In StrengthsQuest, that belief is challenged by saying: Does this mean that you can be anything you want to be when you grow up? Well, that’s certainly the American Dream. But it’s also the American myth! It’s Democratic and reflects our national character to say that anyone can become the next president or CEO or movie star. But the truth is you can become only a highly developed version of who you already are… (Clifton et al, 2006, p. 236) This, to me, …show more content…
254). Similarly, under my Discipline talent it is described that “environments that are structured and detail-oriented, with clearly established routines and procedures, will likely bring out your best” (Clifton et al, 2006, p. 258). My Deliberative and Maximizer talents appear to contradict each other. Deliberative states “Environments that expect a lot of socializing or interpersonal interaction or that demand persuasion or selling will not be as comfortable for you” (Clifton et al, 2006, p. 256). Furthermore, Maximizer suggests “environments that encourage ‘best practices’ and in which you can work collaboratively with others to continually improve the organization will allow your Maximizer talents to flourish” (Clifton et al, 2006, p.
In our country’s long history, there have been many similar accounts of these events. From the stories of Horatio Alger to multiple classic Disney films to some of the world’s most famous celebrities, there has always been a time where a person has risen from a lower economical ranking to being successful and wealthy. Surprisingly however, the concept of the American Dream is a fairly new i...
Maybe it’s the fact that I tend to stay in my room all weekend, which leads to people thinking I’m studying when in reality I am probably binge watching a TV show or maybe it’s my glasses, but most people who don’t know me too well assume that I am smart. Now that is a great thing for me because I don’t have to try as hard to impress them, but I end up finding myself in a bit of a problem. The problem is that everyone thinks I enjoy admiring school textbooks. But the truth is I’m usually admiring my Justin Bieber poster on my bedroom wall. Ever since I was in sixth grade I’ve been a huge fan of Bieber. His music always brought a feeling of calmness and back in the day his “never say never” motto, was what I lived by. I might still be living by that motto because I’ve decided to write this essay
“The American Dream” is a term that is often used but also often misunderstood. It isn’t really about becoming rich or famous. It is about things much simpler and more fundamental than that” (Marco Rubio). The American Dream was a great term to attract many immigrants to this country in the belief that families can restart and reach their dreams. The idea that one can radically change their life and become “rich” was very attractive and can give great incentive to move across the world to pursue.
The air hung around them, tensed and quiet. The fragility of her emotion was threatening to shatter. It is as if that time stood still for her. She fingered the brim of her notebook, nervously and took notice of the cup of coffee on her side. Controlling the sudden urged to drown the caffeine all at once; she carefully picked the cup and warily sipped its content. It had long been cold, and her tongue appreciated that fact.
As I got out of the airplane, I took a deep breath, feeling the fresh air rousing my nose, and filling my lungs with natural oxygen. It was my first time in Sacramento and I was there for a three day “Mobilizing Communities to Provide Healthy Relations Conference” that I applied for and fortunately, got accepted to attend. I was feeling enthusiastic because it was my first conference, I felt blessed due to the opportunity presented to me. It was a conference organized by many organizations that focus on preventing all types of violence. Our group “Teens United” was there to represent our organization “Strength United”.
In the future, those I love will feel pain. My friends and family will all hurt. I’m so sorry. I’ve battling self-confidence issues since i can remember. When sophomore year started, I knew something was wrong. I felt lonely and worthless. Every day I would wake up and prepare to act as if I were someone else so everyone at school wouldn't know that something was wrong. It started as random thoughts of self-mutilation often popping up in class and scaring me. Every time those thoughts would pop up I would just imagine shooting myself and they would go away. Over the course of time, these thoughts progressed from self-mutilation to suicide. Every night I would think about it in the shower and before I went to sleep. After some time,
As I cross to take center stage I feel my heart race. I look to my right and see my friends watching, there to support me. The curtain opens and the spot lights up on me. I look straight ahead and nod to let the sound manager know I am ready. My music starts; I open my eyes and see the wonderful crowd of guests here to see the show. For anyone who knows me well it is not a secret that the stage is where I find my center. More to the point, the stage is my home.
Right now I have a fairly accurate idea concerning what I want to do with my life. My love for computers has taken me a long way and I have a strong feeling that I will continue in the field of computer science. Yet, I am also aware that I may change my mind several times before I begin a career. College will introduce me to new and various things, and I will develop new interests from this exposure. The world of technology is changing rapidly and computers seem like the best way to go. When I combine that and my love for computers I am almost certain that the field of computer science is right for me.
Hands shaking, I unbuckled my seatbelt and pushed open the bright green rental car door. I looked up and took in the Tuscan building that would house me for the three weeks at camp. I heard the sound of kids laughing, cars rumbling along the sloped pavement, and the movement of suitcases being scraped across the asphalt. Kids and parents alike rushed in and out of the dorm building, and I couldn’t help but feel like I made a huge mistake. From this camp I gained the courage and responsibility I would have to possess to face the cruel and unforgiving world.
After hearing my mother's thoughts on the three things my parents have give me, I have insight on how important they are. Not only did the values they have taught me stem from their own morals, but also from past experiences, and their childhood. I like to think that each parent bases their teachings on what they personally experienced in their lives both negative and positive. Without the morals, and teachings my parents created from their past experiences, I would not be the person I am to day.
An Associate’s Degree in Computer Science and Information Systems is extremely diverse in order to prepare students for a specific Computer Science fields. The choices in the real world are vast and sometimes overwhelming when trying to decide a specific field of study. This is the problem that I ran into when deciding my major.
Some people already know by the age of seven that they want to become a pilot or nurse; others, however, have more difficulties deciding what to do with their future. People who decided to go to a university or college have to make an important choice: what major are they going into? For many people this is a very difficult question. As the statistics show, one out of five students change their major between admission and the first day of classes. Nearly three out of four students change majors at least twice before they graduate. And three out of four college students express uncertainly about their major. These striking results raised some questions for me. Is it really necessary to choose a major? What influence has the choice of a specific major on the student and his or her education? What are the opportunities for the future? And how can these students be helped? Since I am still having trouble choosing a major myself, I decided to do some research on this topic and I hope it will help you a little bit to make the right choice.
Ever since I was in school, I was interested in Computer Science. I was also introduced to programming in school and was fascinated by computers. With these interests, Computer Science was the ideal choice as my undergraduate major. I have always cherished a career in research and training in Computer Science.
Unlike many students who are unsure of the specialty they wish to pursue when entering college, my goal has always been to become a computer engineer. Becoming a computer engineer is not simply a decision I have taken lightly. I have thought very long and hard before deciding to pursue this career path.
The challenge I took was exercising twenty minutes every day but it was more like forty minutes. When I learned about the list of challenges we could do I thought the best would be exercising so I could get more healthy and I also thought that a good way to do that would be cross country because then I would be exercising and meeting new people. My first run in cross country was at Niles West and then straight down the street. I was not alone though. The rest of the freshman cross country team was there ready to practice. One of my friends who is doing cross country, Matt, said, “You’re gonna regret joining.” I thought that he was just acting lazy or just making a joke but I knew what he meant later on. When we started the run outside of Niles