Leaving from home and exploring ones own dreams are a very important part of maturing. Though, the physical separation from home is for some a difficult transition to college life. What are those things one takes for granted while living at home, and attending high school? What changes does one face upon entering college? Just think of all the times the alarm clock did not go off, and mom was there to make sure school was still reached on time. When the alarm clock fails to go off at college, then the first class of the day is simply missed. At home breakfast is made to order: eggs, bacon, pancakes, or even French toast. In college one finds a particular meal that is edible, and must stick with it. A cabinet could be opened at home and a variety of tasty foods are readily available. In college a meal card is swiped though a machine upon entering the cafeteria, and the word "tasty" rarely enters the mind. Mom is at home to make sure the dishes are put away after the meal by everyone; dish duty is passed along each night. The tray is simply handed over to pairs of hands waiting to clean the dishes at college. Nutrition is a factor at home, and Mom creates meals with that in mind. A new food group sprang to life upon entering a residence hall: Mountain Dew, Doritos, Ben & JerryÕs, Ho-Ho! Ôs, Oreos, the list could go on and on. Privacy is always available at home; there is somewhere to read, write, listen to music, or to just rest. Dorm life is a harsh reality to college, and the only time the room is empty is on a Thursday night. At home a bedroom is somewhere to keep all personal belongings; there is a particular space for everything to fit. Space efficiency becomes a survival tactic in college. When at home there is no worry of someone coming into the bedroom unless permission is given to enter. In college a day without at least ten random visitors is considered boring. At home, family was the only people living inside the house. In college the entire floor becomes family. The phone is the link of communication between friends in high school; e-mail becomes a second language in college.
My high school experience was different from most in the sense that I was enrolled in an early college program. This meant earning dual credit and graduating with a high school diploma, an associate’s degree, and the chance to enroll at a four-year university as any typical high school student would. This also meant finding a new mode of transportation since the community college served as the high school campus and the only working car in the family was my father’s way to get to work. We met with the school principal on numerous occasions to discuss this issue and see what could be done, but it looked like this was going to be one opportunity I would be unable to take advantage of — I even missed the orientation week for incoming freshmen
In The Handmaid's Tale, Margaret Atwood explores the role that women play in society and the consequences of a countryís value system. She reveals that values held in the United States are a threat to the livelihood and status of women. As one critic writes, “the author has concluded that present social trends are dangerous to individual welfare” (Prescott 151).
The Handmaid's Tale has definitely fulfilled Atwood's purpose of creating a strong dystopian society. It seems as though throughout the entire novel, all the things that Gilead has reformed to make a more perfect society has backfired. In effort to make the world better, it has actually gotten worse. The strong use of Gilead's language points directly to the dystopian way of life. Atwood's use of characters and symbolism lets the reader know that the whole setting of the novel is in a strong dystopian society.
In today’s society, there is a terrifying growing phenomenon happening amongst all ages, genders and races. Suicide has increased in the past averaging around 117 suicides a day in the United States alone. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary the definition of suicide is ‘the act or an instance of taking one 's own life voluntarily and intentionally, especially by a person of years of discretion and of sound mind.’ Suicide is an increasing tragedy and there are many ways that can prevent this horrifying action from happening to a close loved one, a classmate, or anyone.
Verbal and physical abuse is a constant in Celie's life. The man she married makes her raise his two children from another marriage, despises her, and physically and verbally abuses her. Celie is continually told she is skinny, ugly, and got nothing. When Shug first meets Celie she says, "You sure is ugly" (Walker 48). Celie is miserable with Mr. ___, a man who wanted to marry her sister Nettie. Nettie comes to see her sister at Mr. ____'s house and tells her before departing, "Don't let them run over you. You got to let them know who got the upper hand" (Walker 18).
My eating habits did not originate in early childhood. My parents never enforced strict rules about eating a certain amount of meat or vegetables for every meal. For the most part, I was allowed to eat whatever I wanted, when I wanted. During my childhood, when my parents would make dinner at home, they would usually make a meal that consisted of meat with a vegetable or two; something that some would consider well-balanced. However, I would not always eat what they made. I was what most people would call "a picky eater." So, instead of forcing me to eat certain foods, my parents would accommodate me and, in addition to making their food, would prepare craft macaroni and cheese for me almost daily. After reading this chapter, I realize that it is common
or there is class in the morning going out and partying is not going to help
"Tomorrow is the first day of what I will become." I wrote this in my diary the night before my first day of college. I was anxious as I imagined the stereotypical college room: intellectual students, in-depth discussions about neat stuff, and of course, a casual professor sporting the tweed jacket with leather elbows. I was also ill as I foresaw myself drowning in a murky pool of reading assignments and finals, hearing a deep, depressing voice ask "What can you do with your life?" Since then, I've settled comfortably into the college "scene" and have treated myself to the myth that I'll hear my calling someday, and that my future will introduce itself to me with a hardy handshake. I can't completely rid my conscience from reality, however. My university education and college experience has become a sort of fitful, and sleepless night, in which I have wonderful dreams and ideas, but when I awaken to apply these aspirations, reality sounds as a six thirty alarm and my dreams are forgotten.
The themes used throughout the story all coincide with the message of defacing traditional gender binaries for both sexes. In a deep contemplation whilst observing guards flash identification badges, Offred ponders, “Why don’t women have to prove to one another that they are women?” (Atwood 73). This thought process promotes the umbrella term of gender roles. Gender roles are so persistently referenced through the course of the story that they can be considered a theme. Atwood intends to use this theme to challenge typical gender roles in the real world. To identify a main theme of the novel, Gayle Green explains in her article “Choice of Evils”, “But the feminism of the novel is not simple, for feminism too is a target of Atwood’s satire” (Greene 14). Greene implies that a consistent theme in the novel is that of feminism. Feminism ties to gender roles in that it is the fight for equality between the genders. Feminism protests traditional binaries and allows for freedom amongst all people, which is another aim of Atwood’s writing. Another task of these themes is to end the romanticization of the continuously evolving world around us. Offred becomes nostalgic and denounces, “When we think of the past it’s the beautiful things we pick out. We want to believe it was all like that” (Atwood 30). In this quote, readers understand the implication that our present
"Maternal Representations Of Their Children In Relation To Feeding Beliefs And Practices Among Low-Income Mothers Of Young Children." Appetite 95.(2015): 176-181. Academic Search Complete. Web. 21 Oct. 2015. In her article written for parents, Christy Leung , who has written over ten other articles, identifies some of the maternal characteristics that lead to obesity in children. These characteristics include the maternal representation of their children, maternal feeding, and the social status of the mother. According to Christy who is against child obesity the investment in child feeding depends on the type of mother. Balanced mothers are more likely to demonstrate high authority while disengaged mothers are the least likely to invest in their child's feeding. Christy’s article seeks to help in the prevention of child obesity among different types of
Over the years that my mom has made these dishes, I have learned to cook them myself and now I can serve it to my mom when it’s time for
“Approximately every 18 minutes, someone in the United State commits suicide” (Flanders 3). Ranked tenth in leading causes of death in the United States, suicide claims the lives of more than thirty thousand people a year (Flanders 3). Recently, there has been an increase in self-destructive behavior among young adults (Flanders 3). “Almost everyone in the United States has been touched in some way by suicide” (Flanders 20). By studying the social issue of suicide, one can identify the causes and help prevent more deaths.
Stuck in the library with a term paper due the next morning and thoughts of your empty bed just waiting for you is not a far fetched scenario for most college students. A cup of coffee can only do so much and with grades falling as fast as the temperature one resorts to other measures to stay awake.
When I first enrolled here at State University, I never thought I would ever be in the position to graduate. Finishing college was a huge goal growing up but it was also my biggest fear. But after three and a half years of dedication I plan to get my degree in the fall. Getting this far in college was not easy, it took encouragement from family, dedication, and assistance from others to reach this position.
Every community college student hopes to one-day transfer to a prestigious four-year university. However, not every university is alike and, not every university is the correct fit for an individual student. Many factors can sway what a student looks for in a transfer institute; and some experiences can influence one’s reasoning’s and objectives further than others. Both my academic and travel experiences have influenced my idea of what type of university would ideal for myself.