Winston-Salem State University Essays

  • Macro Change Plan

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    Step 1: Identify problems to address Transferring to a four year university from a local community college can become very stressful and challenging. One is exposed to a new atmosphere that many times feels overwhelming. As for the transfer process, it can become very confusing, but one believes that the councilors have the capability of guiding and direct you in the right direction. Winston-Salem State University is a great school, that offers many opportunities, but as for the purpose of this macro

  • Case Study: R. J. Reynolds

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    synonymous with Winston-Salem N.C. The first thing people think about when they hear the name Reynolds is cigarettes, but R.J. Reynolds, his family and their legacy are much more than just tobacco and cigarettes. The Reynolds name is everywhere and attached to nearly everything in Winston-Salem; there is Reynolda House and museum, Reynolda gardens, Smith Reynolds airport, Babock dormitory at Salem College, Reynolds High School, and Reynolds Auditorium at Wake Forest University just to name a few

  • Nursing Personal Statement Essay

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    rotations and more insight into the public health arena. As a student I was an avid volunteer of the RAMS know H.O.W mobile unit and the Community Care Center of Winston Salem. Both the healthcare on wheels organization and clinic aimed at servicing the underinsured, uninsured, and what I believe are under represented residents of Winston Salem in the convenience of their

  • Clinical Microbiology Personal Statement

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    science. However, my training and education in the medical laboratory technician program opened many doors for me. Currently, I am a certified medical laboratory technician and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science at Winston-Salem State University. One of my favorite classes included clinical microbiology. The complexity and diversity within colonies of microorganisms peaked my interest. Learning the resistance of S. aureus to common antibiotics terrified and fascinated me at the

  • Jonathon Green’s Bessie Mae and John Biggers’ mural, Origins

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    Jonathon Green’s Bessie Mae and John Biggers’ mural, Origins, both paintings are from the same era and represent the African American culture. Jonathon Green’s Bessie Mae was create in 1995 and resides at Winston Salem State University. Origins is a project driven mural requested by Winston-Salem Delta Fine Arts, Inc after a visit to John Biggers’ studio in Houston during 1989 ("Delta Arts Center | The Biggers Mural Project by John Biggers", 2014). Although the emphasis of both paintings has the

  • Thomas Day

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    notice from two of North Carolina’s governors and his furniture is inside of University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill’s original buildings. He eventually began to train free blacks and enslaved blacks to do the carpentry work that he was doing. By the mid 1800s his work was in demand from Virginia to Georgia. He then had to begin purchasing slaves to help him to the work. His furniture shop became the biggest shop in the state because he used steam powered machines and using mass production techniques

  • Essay About Obstacles In Life

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    I choose to enroll at Winston-Salem State University because of the school having one of the top ranked nursing programs in North Carolina and my financial situation. Since coming to Winston-Salem State University in August the most significant learning experience that I have had is learning to balance your time. I learned this from my first semester here, from having

  • Poetic Form in Hughes' Theme for English B

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    Since the beginning of our country's history, people of African descent have continuously undergone persecution by those of European descent. Although the state of racial affairs in the 1990's is an enormous improvement from the days of slavery, racial tension still exists. In the twentieth century, no time surpasses the 1950's and 1960's in relation to racial injustice and violence. In every facet of American life, prejudice and racial inequality exude during these tumultuous twenty years. Langston

  • UNC Chapel Hill or Wake Forest University

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    UNC Chapel Hill or Wake Forest University I would like to get a teaching degree from a university. The two universities that I really love are UNC Chapel Hill and Wake Forest University. When comparing UNC Chapel Hill to Wake Forest I find they are both similar, yet different. Looking at cost of tuition, the number of students, graduation rate, location, admission rate, room and board, financial aid, and flexibility for both universities it will help me decide which college I would most likely attend

  • The Moravian Church

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    On Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at approximately 2:00 p.m. Dr. Greaux’s History of the Black Church Class visited St. Phillips Heritage Center and the St. Phillips African Moravian Church. We spent one hour and fifteen minutes at the site, and we left at 3:15 p.m. The Moravian Church is not a historically black church, however it is important because it is one of the earliest and oldest African American churches still standing in North Carolina. The church was originally built in 1861, expanded in

  • Timothy Theodore Duncan Essay

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    he thought would help relieve his pain and frustration. He overcame this to become a standout for the St. Dunstan's Episcopal High School, averaging 25 points per game as a senior. In the fall of 1993, Duncan enrolled at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. During that period, he was a two-time ACC Player of the Year, and a three-time NABC Defensive Player of the Year. The center also made the All-ACC Tournament between 1995 and 1997, the All-ACC First Team between 1995

  • I Want To Pursue A Degree In The Medical Field

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    My interest in the medical field spans as far back as I can remember. During high school, part of my high school electives included a course called medical and legal office. The course entitled working through the basic daily operations included in working inside a medical and legal office. Upon graduation from high school I enrolled into a technical vocational training school and obtained a diploma as a Registered Medical Assistant. With my medical assistant training, I have had the opportunity

  • Fashion Application Research Paper

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    majors I was familiar with. I decided to major in psychology, what’s more interesting than getting to know the human mind, apparently I wasn’t interested at all and my grades show for it. It was only when I joined a modeling troupe at Winston Salem State University by the name of Epiphany that I realized that I’m in love with fashion. I loved styling the outfits I wore for the “fashion shows” and the outfits I wore on campus that helped me get nominated for best dressed freshman on campus. After

  • Coast Guard Core Values Essay

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    building of a personality beyond its normal limitations.” This quote is a motto for my life, I am always looking to uplift people and help them better their selves. Joining the United States Coast Guard will aid me in becoming a better leader. Honor, respect, and devotion to duty are the core values of the United States Coast Guard. These three core values have been instilled in me from my upbringing. Without core values, I would not have accomplished many goals. Honor is defined as a high respect

  • The Crucible by Arthur Miller and McCarthyism

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    did what he did, a tumultuous relationship between the direction and playwright began, and Miller began research on the Salem witch trials (Fisher 255). Miller used the “Salem witch trials as the basis for an allegorical portrayal of the HUAC hearings” in his play, The Crucible (Teachout, “Concurring with Arthur Miller” 72). McCarthyism, much like the witchcraft fever of Salem, Massachusetts, unfairly judged people of their crimes, in this case, communism,, less based on evidence than personal prejudices

  • I Want To Be A Doctor Essay

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    Ever since I can remember, I have always dreamt of a career in medicine. I have always had a passion of saving others people's lives. Being a doctor is meant for me because I love taking the time throughout my day to make a difference in people's lives. I am willing to further my education for an extended amount of time just to fulfill my dreams of becoming a doctor. Others want to become a doctor because of money or prestige, I want to become a doctor to help the people that are ill. My grandmother

  • Jeannie Morris's Brian Piccolo: A Short Season

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    and open hearts," (133). Brian Piccolo attended Wake Forest University, in Winston Salem NC and had a break out performance his senior season. He was competing for such honors as the national rushing title, Offensive Player of the Year, and a spot on the All American Team. Unknowingly, he was competing with one of his future teammates on the Chicago Bears, Gale Sayers. The "Kansas Comet," (Gale Sayers) attended Kansas State University, in Kansas City KA. They were neck and neck throughout the season

  • Racial And Racial Inequality

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    based on characteristics such as skin color and other physical characteristics, or a person’s place of origin or culture. Another meaning of racial inequality would be the advantages and disadvantages that affect different races within the Unites States. Race has become a socially constructed category capable of restricting or enabling social status. Racial inequality can lead to diminished opportunities, which can also lead to cycles of poverty and political problems. With this minority members

  • My Career Research Paper

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    My whole life, I’ve never had a set career in mind for my future. At age 6, I wanted to be a princess. In first grade, it was a veterinarian, and in third grade it was an Astronomer (solely focused on Jupiter.). For the past few years, I have had a career in my mind, and I believe this matches up pretty well with it. One of my goals for this paper is to successfully match a career with my interests. A second goal for this paper is to realize and accept things about myself. Finally, I hope I will

  • Sister Callista Roy Adaptation Model Essay

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    Roy’s Adaptation Model Lekeia O. Brooks and Maranda Lindsey Winston-Salem State University Abstract This paper reviews Sister Callista Roy’s Adaptation Model and how it applies to current nursing practice. The theory focuses on client’s adaptive behavior and how their environmental stimuli can determine the effect. It covers four major concepts including the person, environment, health and nursing, which are interrelated systems that work together to maintain balance. Showing how when you