Im thoroughly glad I chose Penn State to be my college, for many reasons of course, but one of them being the endless opportunities. Ranging from athletic events, the lively town, and various music related events, something is almost always going on. I was trying to decide what i’d like to do this assignment for, and something that crossed my mind was a way to help the community and give back since i’ve been given so much. So in return I did some googling and spoke with friends, and soon was informed that a blood drive was happening on a day that was convenient for me. I could not think of a better way to easily help others and feel great about myself at the same time. In high school, there was always a blood drive every 6 months to help the American Red Cross, normally I would try to donate as much as possible as frequently as possible. As the president of …show more content…
the National Honor Society, I even organized a blood drive at my school. I didn't have a problem with blood, and the day after never left me feeling greatly affected. In fact, i’d say I usually feel better than normal, though I am not sure what the reason would be. The day prior to the blood drive I made sure to eat plenty of food, including two cheeseburgers (obviously because I needed to ensure I had enough Iron), drink lots of water, and get a full night's rest to ensure that i’d be able to donate blood and still feel well enough to go to class.
The drive was located in a large room on the third floor of the HUB; I had to sign my name on a desk out front before being escorted to a seat. Once seated, I waited until a worker called me over to answer a number of questions, after which she and prepared me to donate blood. After a second, short time spent waiting, I went behind a wall: basically steel rods with cloth curtains around constituting the perimeter. I assume it was for my privacy given the personal nature of the questions they asked; they were fairly simple, just health and travel-related information. The worker explained that they needed to ask if you’ve traveled out of the country, for specific places could carry different diseases and bloodborne pathogens. In my prior experiences, similar questions were asked of me, but this time I answered them on a
laptop. After completing the questions, the worker made it clear there was a problem almost instantly. Given that i had donated fairly recently, i was unable to donate for this drive. It was pretty disappointing for me since i wanted to represent Penn State well and do the right thing. Even though i was unsuccessful in actually donating blood, i still managed to attend the blood drive and learn enough that i'll be much more prepared next time whenever that may be. I enjoyed myself there since it’s medically related and that is in relation to my major, It’s always fascinates me how many people will come together to give something from their body to other people to help save lives. Its almost limitless, and almost everyone is cheerful to be there since it's by choice. The only thing i didn't like was waiting in line, but of course that can't be avoided at any blood drive. Im thankful i did this, for future drives and as a lesson to always remember when my last donation was. I plan to attend many more blood drives in the future and help save the lives of others. Just as i hope to do when i'm older and working my job, saving lives can be the most rewarding thing in life. I'll have that opportunity almost everyday.
Cormac McCarthy's setting in Blood Meridian is a landscape of endless and diverse beauty. McCarthy highlights the surprising beauty of combinations of scrubby plants, jagged rock, and the fused auburn and crimson colors of the fiery wasteland that frame this nightmarish novel. Various descriptions, from the desolate to the scenic, feature McCarthy's highly wrought, lyrical prose. Such descriptions of the divine landscape seem to serve a dual function. While being an isolated highlight to this gruesome novel, McCarthy's beautiful setting also serves as an intricate device in defining the novel's themes and creating the reality in which it is set.
Bad blood is a book that was written James H. Jones who is an associate professor of History. The book narrates on how the government through the department of Public Health service (PHS) authorized and financed a program that did not protect human values and rights. The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment which was conducted between 1932 and 1972 where four hundred illiterate and semi-illiterate black sharecroppers in Alabama recently diagnosed with syphilis were sampled for an experiment that was funded by the U.S Health Service to prove that the effect of untreated syphilis are different in blacks as opposed to whites. The blacks in Macon County, Alabama were turned into laboratory animals without their knowledge and the purpose of the experiment
Blood on the River by Elisa Carbone is a historical novel that focuses on the uphill battle to build the first permanent English colony known as Jamestown. In order to survive the colonists had to find a way to trade with the Indians for recourses and battle against the common enemy, called death. Having a healthy, functioning society was by far the hardest thing to maintain.
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Specific Purpose Statement: To persuade my audience to donate blood through the American Red Cross.
Cormac McCarthy's novel Blood Meridian details what can only be described as the kid's journey through hell. Throughout the novel McCarthy gives the reader the sensation of being in hell. The is brutal and unforgiving physical setting adds a hellish atmosphere in which there is no evidence of any morals or sympathy for the innocent. Judge Holden is even described in terms reminiscent of the devil. All of these factors lead the reader to compare the kid's journey through the Mexican-American border country with a descent into hell.
Later that year, I was accepted into Spanish Honors Society, a volunteer based program to help out the Spanish communities near my school along with volunteering to help raise money for organizations that help less developed countries. One particular project that I helped raise money for through Spanish Honors Society, was Project Running Waters. The money raised for this event was donated to help people living in Guatemala receive fresh water through pipe systems that would be built. We raised over one thousand dollars to donate to this cause. Knowing that I can positively impact individuals in my community and in other countries makes me feel like I have grown maturely and am able to understand what needs to be done to make a difference to
In the past, I have volunteered for our bands fundraiser every Christmas, which we host at our high school. It is a unique moment in time, to see the joy of children's faces as they walk into the school that morning for Breakfast with Santa. Being able to put on a performance for those children that morning brings joy to my heart and keeps me coming back each year. Another event is the Special Olympics held in Houghton Lake. Students from our school every year go and help setup and run the Special Olympics. Helping out and getting to talk to participants is an honor and has created new relationships with people. I want to be able to give even more back to my wonderful community through the National Honor Society by volunteering and helping as much as I can. Meeting new people, and helping them in ways that can change their life can have a permanent effect on one's self, and NHS opens that
This year I have served 74 hours for Learner Leadership Council, 27 hours for National Charity League and 17 hours for New Tech High at Coppell. One of my favorite places to volunteer is at Cornerstone Closet where homeless adults come to get needed items and take showers. We get to help them find clothes, and necessities and spend time talking with them. Another organization that I spend a great deal of time serving in the summertime is Metrocrest. We put together the food backpacks for families through the Backpack Summer Hunger Project. These organizations reach out to other organizations and charities and assist with acts of service. Even on campus I have been able to serve others. Being a NTH@C Tour Ambassador has been an important way for me to give back to my school. I enjoy showing others our learning environment and the importance of what happens each day. By attending clubs on campus is also another way that I feel is a pertinent way to serve alongside others and celebrate their passions. School events such as ‘The Day’ and other school wide bondings also exemplifies service participation. It is a powerful way to show our connection to those around us on a daily
I grew up frequenting non profit organizations like Feed My Starving Children and local women’s shelters. I was very involved with my church and their youth programs and fundraising projects. The excitement and humility I felt after doing something selfless are feelings that stick with me today. I believe in random acts of kindness: you do something for somebody and you never tell anybody. It is one of the most humbling things you can do. And although I’ve never single-handedly organized and made
Over the course of my life, I have dedicated many hours helping others. At a very young age, I wanted to make a difference in the world, not only in the sciences, but also in the lives of the less fortunate. My grandmother ran a Habitat for Humanity restore in South Carolina, so every time I visited her, I spent long days unloading donations, working the cash register, talking to perspective home owners, and delivering lunch to workers on jobsites. I loved every minute
I have given blood before and I am aware of the questionnaire and procedures used during the blood donation process.
Volunteering enables a person to develop new skills that he or she would otherwise not have been able to develop. Unlike most other organizations, a charitable organization is happy to give positions to passionate, though inexperienced, individuals who desire to help others and benefit the community. Therefore, an individual with little experience in a field of work can gain meaningful skills that he or she can use in the future. For example, while I volunteered at the hospital this summer, I learned about the daily work lives and professional duties of doctors and nurses. Had I not volunteered, I would not have learned about these things. I was always interested in the medical field, but volunteering at the hospital let me explore my interests and en...
I have been involved in the American Cancer Society for five years. My team, Team Hoot has raised funds for cancer as well as participating in Relay for Life each year. This year, I will be on the board committee at Relay; giving back to the survivors. This organization is one that I always promote and give back to. Also being involved in Relay for Life this year, National Honors Society is a club that helps the community. Being on the executive board, I correlate new service projects as well as corresponding with the Lee County National Honor Society chapter. Also, I am forming a new club at North Fort Myers High, Red Cross Club. Being president, Red Cross helps donates funds back to the American Red Cross. This year we are planning to donate materials for our troops as well as materials for individuals in disaster situations. Giving back to the community is very important to me. Being passionate about making a difference is a drive that I always
This year my honor society, Phi Theta Kappa, and I participated in the Martin Luther King Day of Service Project. This project offered awards to organizations that positively impact the community. In addition, the project honored Dr. King’s legacies of non-violent activism, racial equality, service to others and social uplift. This was a 10-week project in which we served our community for eight weeks. Although I’ve participated in this project for