From Army to College As the bus entered the heavily guarded military instillation, I gazed upon the sign that read, "Be All that You Can Be." When the bus stopped, several angry Drill Instructors boarded and began introducing us to a very colorful vocabulary, usually reserved for drunken Sailors. They instructed us to gather our belongings, get off the bus and assemble in a circular formation. As I searched for the strength to get up, I found myself moving, while several Drill Instructors yelled at us for our clumsy attempt to dismount the bus and fall into formation. I wondered if I had made the right choice. However, I have come to realize that my military experiences have tremendously enhanced my self-worth. From those first eight weeks of Basic Training to the day I walked out with an honorable discharge, I gained an enormous amount of skill and confidence. I grew as a person, and I learned life skills: discipline, tenacity, leadership, and problem solving abilities, all of which will enhance my potential as a student. In the military, training makes the difference between failure and success. So whether one's specialty is exiting aircraft at 1,300 feet, enforcing law and order around the fort, or taking medical X-rays, people need training in order to develop discipline and confidence. As the Army becomes more technologically advanced, so does the guidance individuals receive. In my case, the Army provided me with high-tech instruction in the field of electronics communication repair. At the tender age of 18,I was responsible for operating and maintaining million-dollar telecommunications equipment. This often involved being located in remote areas away from other support units, while working under adverse con... ... middle of paper ... ...e school performance, and build the desire to continue their education. Hopefully, as a lawyer I will be able to help some individuals through legal crises while still being able to pay the rent. The sign at the military installation that reads "Be All that You Can Be" has had a tremendous impact on me. What began as a simple twist of fate has inspired me to face new challenges and given me the determination to succeed in all my endeavors. The program at Harvard will be a welcome challenge, one which I plan to face with my arsenal of experience, passion, dedication, leadership and discipline. I believe that these characteristics make me a confident, accomplished and promising candidate who would be an asset to the incoming class, and ultimately to the profession. I am convinced that I have the necessary skills to be all that I can be at your institution.
In the summer of 2013 I experienced nine days of the pure Alaskan terrain alongside one-hundred or so fellow cadets, learning about teamwork and leadership that would aid me in my future endeavors; or so said the forms my parents all-too-willingly signed, and I reluctantly and with careful uncertainty did so as well. I was an excellent cadet—involved in all community service opportunities as possible, participating in all color guard presentations possible, and dedicating two extra hours in my mornings to drilling my feet sore for the sake of maintaining the Eagle River High School’s reputable drill team status. But my one deficiency that grayed my instructor’s heads and made me appear less accomplished with my missing ribbons that were on my peers’ uniforms was my avoidance of any and all wilderness activities. “Winter Survival Where You Get To Freeze All Night And Have To Walk A Mile To The Bathroom And Make Sure You Bring A Buddy And A Flashlight?” I think not. “Summer Leadership School With No Showers And Porta-Potties And Wild Bears Ransacking Your Personal Belongings?” I’ll enjoy the comforts of my home, thank you very much.
Allergies are the one of the main leading causes of asthma. About 90% of children under the age of ten that are infected with asthma have allergies. Around 70% of people under the age of thirty have asthma and 50% of those over thirty. Allergies is likely to be a helping factor to asthma if:
Webster’s dictionary defines the word profession as a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill. Many Soldiers would not consider the Army as a profession but a way of life. Some think the word profession belongs to everyday jobs like a plumber, mechanic, or doctor. Dr. Don M. Snider stated “the Army is a profession because of the expert work it produces, because the people in the Army develop themselves to be professionals, and because the Army certifies them as such” (Snider, D. M. 2008). In October 2010, the Secretary of the Army directed the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) to lead an Army wide assessment of the state of the Army Profession. We have been at war as a Country for over a decade and the Army wanted to know how to shape the future of the Army as a profession and the effects the past decade had on our profession.
Bulimia is one of the major eating disorders among teens. Bulimia is when someone binges− eats a lot of food in a short period of time− and then purges, ...
they are unable to take care of themselves. Not only does this disease affect the person
Bulimia exists for numerous reasons. It is normal for a person’s body to get bigger when it is growing. Most people handle that badly though, so they will do anything to get rid of that newly added weight. A handful of young people use bulimia to postpone growing up. This way of thinking may explain why college students are prime candidates for becoming bulimic (Hall 1-2). It is a way of expressing thoughts that cannot be put into words. It provides instant relief from the pain being caused from life. The throwing up replaces other actions, thoughts, and feelings. When the binge/purge episode is over, the bulimic gains control, but only for a moment. A sense of calm is felt. Nevertheless, the negative feelings soon return, and the cycle begins again.
In the NAVY, initially our technical rate training utilized more of the Behaviorist learning theory. As learners our teachers were focused on changing our behaviors and modifying them from the civilian way of thinking to building a solid military foundation from which to build upon. It was John B. Watson an American psychologist who codified and publicized behaviorism that said, "Give me a dozen healthy infants, well-formed, and my own specified world to bring them up in and I 'll guarantee to take any one at random and train him to become any type of specialist I might select - doctor, lawyer, artist, merchant-chief and, yes, even beggar-man and thief, regardless of his talents, penchants, tendencies, abilities, vocations and the race of his ancestors” (Mcleod, S. 2008). This is exactly what was taking in place in boot camp, we were those infants. After mastering those basic skills and learning from all the trial and errors we transitioned into the progressive learning philosophy. The Progressive philosophy enabled us to pass on the knowledge learned from all our trial and errors to others. We started solving problems, as our equipment broke down we started trouble shooting and repairing the equipment ensuring our submarine was able to stay underway and complete the mission. With the downsizing of our military our leaders were constantly looking for new ways to do our jobs with fewer personnel more ...
Bulimia nervosa is a mental disorder that is composed of repetitive episodes of binge-eating. After binge-eating the victim will usually vomit or find some way to forcefully get rid of the food they just ate. Many victims feel as though they have no control over the episodes. Also, most victims of this eating disorder tend to have a very normal body weight, but there are a few that may be slightly overweight. (Meule, Rezori, & Blechert, 2014) Women who have bulimia are usually not happy with their weight or shape. They feel too fat, too skinny, too curvy, or too tall. There is no clear origination of Bulimia Nervosa. (Gonçalves, Machado, Martins, & Machado, 2013) Bulimia has multiple symptoms, multiple components that play a role in its development,
Bulimia is a disorder centered around an individual’s obsession with food and weight. This obsession involves eating large quantities of food, feeling guilty about the food consumption, and taking drastic measures to prevent caloric/fat absorption. Measures vary with each individual and include one or all of the following: forced vomiting, abuse of laxatives or diuretics, or excessive exercise. This disease affects one to three percent of adolescent and young women in the United States, and bulimic behaviors are displayed by ten to twenty percent of adolescent and young women in the United States (http://dcs.engr.widener.edu/galla/gal la.htm).
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disorder which causes tightness of the chest, Wheezing and shortness of breath caused by narrowing of the airways. Asthma can be cause by many factors such as surrounding environment, diet/health, pets/animals and it could also be hortatory. Asthma can cause disability in some cases, death and continuous health problems. Asthma is a common chronic respiratory condition in some is more serve than others by having more frequent asthma attacks. Although there is no cure Asthmas is treatable with medications or using inhalers and nebulizers. There is no test to prove asthma or diagnose it however Doctors use symptoms to diagnose asthma. The airflow can vary when people are unwell with flu like symptoms. It is not fully understood why children develop asthma, although people with asthma often have a family history of asthma, eczema, allergies and allergic rhinitis (hay fever). It is estimated that approximately one in ten Australian children have asthma.
Bulimia affects a variety of different people, but generally the victims will fall tend to fall into certain categories. Those at highest vulnerability to this disease are young adult females, ages 12 to 18. The disease, however, can start as early as elementary school, or much later in life. Others (such as athletes competing in sports such as ballet, gymnastics, ice-skating, diving, etc.) may also be pressured into starting bulimic habits. Males who perform in athletics such as wrestling and dance are at high risk for developing the disease as well. Victims of bulimia can often be linked to being victims of verbal, physical, and/or sexual abuse, though not all are. Bulimia may also contain ties to diseases such as clinical or manic depression. Bulimics often start out with anorexa (starvation and excessive exercising), or may turn to anorexia after being bulimic.
Asthma is a chronic breathing problem that affects nearly 5 million children in the United States. It is caused by swelling and closing of the airways inside the lungs which makes it hard to breathe. There are many reasons that kids can have asthma "attacks". These things are called triggers; some triggers might consist of: Pollen from trees, grass, and other types of plants. Also; mold, dust, weather changes, perfume, pet fur, smoke and exercise. There are many more things that can trigger asthma. When you have an asthma attack the muscles around the airways tighten making the airways smaller which causes you to have difficulty breathing. Asthma does not have a cure but there are many methods to keeping your asthma under control. Taking your medication as directed and knowing when you are having an asthma attack are the two most important things you can do to keep control of your asthma.
There are many different people who don’t think that asthma can cause many complications. Asthma is considered a killer disease because you most definitely can die from asthma. There are about eleven Americans die from asthma each day. There more than 4,000 deaths due to asthma each year. It also is considered a contributing factor of about 7,000 deaths per year. African Americans are more likely to die more than Caucasians. African American women have the highest morality rate of all groups. It is 2.5 higher than Caucasians. As asthma is constantly growing, there is a great chance that you might come in contact with this disease. In this paper, I would discuss asthma and how it affects the respiratory system.
Asthma is a disease that affects an individual’s respiratory system. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (2014), “it is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways, causing reoccurring periods of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing”. It can happen to anyone, but it mostly affects children starting from a very young age. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of 2009, one in twelve people are diagnosed with asthma in the United States, that is equivalent to about 25 million people. This number still continues to grow over the years. More than half of this number has had an asthma attack, although it has happened more to children than to adults.
"The core of a soldier is moral discipline. It is intertwined with the discipline of physical and mental achievement. Total discipline overcomes adversity, and physical stamina draws on an inner strength that says drive on." - Former Sergeant Major of the Army William G. Bainbridge