Ernie Smith: A Father, A CPA, An Inspiration Growing up on a farm is not uncommon if you live in Western Kansas. As many know, however, it 's not always as financially rewarding as one might hope. Experiencing this first hand, Ernie Smith, my father, had lived on a farm near Marienthal, Kansas, growing up. He had the opportunity to learn a plethora of valuable lessons from hard work and his parents. Farming can be a tough career investment. Ernie discovered that, when you 're a farmer, you have to stretch the dollar sometimes. Occasionally, they don 't make as much income because of severe weather conditions such as drought or hail. During these bad years, his family had to make appropriate decisions concerning spending. Ernie 's parents were …show more content…
His advice is "If you don 't see it, you won 't miss it" (Ernie Smith). During his several years of work, Ernie created a positive precedent for accountants everywhere. Observing how his caring ways affects the families he helps is extremely inspiring for me. He receives thank you cards and words of appreciation everywhere he goes. I completely believe that he has helped the lives of many families in more ways than imaginable. Ernie also takes his knowledge home and educates his own children on how to be financially successful. I feel prepared for college and its financial obstacles due to the wisdom my father has shared with me, and I plan to continue his legacy throughout my own life. A Personal Analysis My father, Ernie Smith has inspired me to use the wisdom and skills that he has passed down to me in my own life as I grow. Comparing the prices of college is important when considering where to go, and making sure I save and take full advantage of grants and scholarships, I will try to avoid taking out a loan for college. When I was looking for the college that I was going to attend, I considered the prices and the pros and cons of each type of college that I researched. First I researched the difference between in-state and
In Kansas, he speaks to a farmer, who relays the transformation of American agriculture from subsistence farming to commercial farming via the tale of his family. The farmer’s deceased relative had only grown enough for his family and livestock. Additionally, the grandfather’s field had been the size of only one of his grandson’s fields. At this time, Kwon discusses one of the United States’ largest crops: corn. The host discusses the idea that corn is found in almost all prepackaged foods, and that it makes it possible to produce beef at an industrial scale, as it is fed to cows. Thus, American companies prove able to export beef around the world. Kwon continues the television program by discussing means to keep crop pests at bay, a task that the post-war chemical industry revolutionized. Today, there are 3,500 aerial crop-protection pilots in the United States, offering forty to fifty pesticide products. Farmers, in turn, hire these pilots to tend to pesticide issues. Additionally, as Kwon points out, farmers have begun to hire companies to harvest crops, and bees are sent around the country for the purposes of
When you graduate high school you have your choice of what kind of an education you want to get. You have your choice of going to a 4-year university, or a 2-year college. In order to decide you will compare the two and use the comparisons to come up with your final decision. Questions to ask yourself would be, what are you looking for in college, how do you want to learn, and how much money do you have to work with. Comparing University and Community college the first thing that comes to mind is the difference in price. Certain Universities are more expensive than others. The difference in price is because of the difference in price and size, also because of the difference in the educational program they have. The price for a University can also differ with whether or not you are going to live there. With a Community college the price will differ significantly. The difference in price strands for the difference in size, teaching and living. At a Community college you have a smaller campus, the curriculum is different and yo...
Throughout my short life span I have been blessed with the opportunity to work for one of the most driven farming establishments in Kansas. The person leading the way? Brian Vulgamore. Brian has been in my life since I was a toddler. I personally believe without Brian in my life, I would not have the opportunity to attend college and pursue my dreams. A man of many attributes, he [Brian] has inspired me to seek the very best in life, and always strive for the greatest opportunities.
It came from my two older brothers. Especially Darry, who taught me the value of hard work and pushed me to become the best person I could be. He's the reason I'm up here."
During the 1930s many families were encouraged to move into the Southern plains and begin farming. This push for more farming and even new methods of farming came from the government’s efforts to get past the depression, produce more crops, and boost the economy. Farming would help these families...
State College, you may receive the same education, but saving a lot of money in the process. Just by
I was raised in an encouraging household where both of my parents greatly valued education. Although they were high school graduates, neither could afford to attend college; a combination of family and financial woes ultimately halted their path. As a result, my parents frequently reminded me that getting a good education meant better opportunities for my future. To my parents, that seemed to be the overarching goal: a better life for me than the one they had. My parents wanted me to excel and supported me financially and emotionally of which the former was something their parents were not able to provide. Their desire to facilitate a change in my destiny is one of many essential events that contributed to my world view.
The domestic violence he witnessed as a child was hard to read and pulled at my heart strings. His description of his dad bashing his mother’s head with a hammer and the cops doing basically nothing, makes me glad that we have come further in the journey against domestic violence; in the sense that is no longer viewed as a private matter and if his father would have done this know, he mostly certainly would have wound up in jail. No child should ever have to bear witness to this type of
In the economically depressed world we live in today, the bottom line for students and parents when choosing a college is money. Although the thought of going off to college in the big city is both alluring and exciting, the price tag that goes along with it is not. Due to tighter wallets and budget cuts, students are beginning to re-consider their firm stance that they must go out of state for college. With all expenses considered, it is obvious that going to a local college is much cheaper than going to a university across the country. However, if your dream college is 3,000 miles away, there are many options that should be considered that will help pay for tuition, such as scholarships, loans, and working part-time. But even before this step, one must take into account every expense that goes along with that pricey college on the other side of the country; i.e. the application fee, room and board, and even the clothing required in that climate. All of these factors and more were considered when researching my two colleges, Arizona State University and New York University, and I determined that although ASU is the most financially viable, the education and pedigree I would receive attending NYU far outweighed the expensive tuition and other costs. Therefore, NYU, the more expensive school, is my first choice out of the two colleges. Although choosing a top college is an important step in the search process, planning on how to pay for it is the most important step. There are many different options available to incoming students, such as scholarships, loans, part-time jobs, working on campus,
perseverance I will overcome adversity. During that time this experience also taught me how to stay
Good afternoon, let me just start by saying that the kindness, support, friendship, and love extended to me and my family during this difficult time has really touched my heart- we are sincerely appreciative!
Furthermore, I nominate Father Michael Pfleger, for his compassion, ambition to do more, his courage, his knowledge, his commitment to our community, his vision for a brighter, greener world, and his leadership. I would love to be a legend like him to serve God’s people and have a purpose of living
He has taught me so much in this life that I can’t count all the examples he has shown me. Every time I see my father the words that come to my mind are “The biggest example to follow is standing right in front of me.” The way he has provided for this family is the way I would like to provide for mine. Not by being a construction worker, but by being a computer engineer and making him proud. All he has given me is what I cherish and think about daily. I don’t know what I would be if the person that I call father wouldn’t be the perfect role
A university or college is my chance to make something of myself, no one in my immediate family has graduated from college yet so I’d like for them to be proud of me for that achievement.
I know this doesn’t affect me, since I am already in college and do not have a time machine in my possession. However, let me tell you the story of Sally Earnestchild. You are her first choice for college because you are more affordable than an Ivy League but still possess similar