Merced is a city in the San Joaquin Valley, and as of 2002 the city had 68,048 people as their population and has increased to 82,594 residents as of 2018(1). This shows how many people the University of California has brought in since its opening. Since 2005, Merced has been home to University of California and this was the year of its first graduating class (2). There are not many recreational areas in Merced itself. Current recreational areas in the city include Applegate Park (which has the largest
This week Tom Hothem, member of the Core committee and associate director of UC Merced’s Merit writing program shared his story on how he has made California his own. Tom explained that in order to understand yourself you have to understand where you live. Dr. Hothem created a great roadmap for his California story that showed his path to understanding himself and where he lived. Hothem used his own viewpoints and shared various author’s interpretations of California. It is vital that you understand
As a current freshman at the University of California, Merced, I have gotten closer to my professors and have already contributed in being part of this growing enterprise university in which I would have never thought possible when I attending high school. Now that I have spent more than two months in this great university, I felt I need to accomplish more than what I am already doing. I describe myself as a person who is selfless in caring for others, but also taking initiative in everything I do
In “Merced”, Danielle Ofri recounts her experiences as she completes her residency at Bellevue. At the start of her narration, a patient named Mercedes walks in to Bellevue to inquire about her serious headache. The ER doctors are confused by her condition as it appears to have no name. Ofri who believes she is ‘elite’ affirms that Mercede’s condition is aseptic meningitis and has an air of laxness as she sends Mercedes home with mild medication. Subsequently, Ofri decides to send in a vial of Mercede’s
In Danielle Ofri: Merced, Merced tries to express her feeling; she says that she sometimes have a headache and sometimes pain that is like that of pins being pressed on her hand (Ofri et al. 123). The narrator stood dumbfounded due to the situation in which Merced was in; she was on the floor while all her clothes were off. As a health student, literate arts specifically literature help us
The South Merced Flea Market One of my favorite experiences that I have had since I moved to Merced is The South Merced Flea Market, or as I like to call it, "the remate". It's an amazing experience. Its taken place at an abandoned lot that gets rented out every Saturday, to anyone who would like to sell their produce, hand made items, used things, brand new items and other random things that you only see there. There are so many different people. Everyone is in their own world. Selling, buying
Ethical issues The Hmong first settled in Merced, California in the mid-1970’s which gave the medical domain years to become aware and comfortable with the cultural differences with this population. When Lia entered Merced Community Medical Center (MCMC) for the first time it was understandable to not have a translator available. However, after repeated admittance it was apparent that the Hmong utilized a hospital that practiced Eastern medicine. Therefore, a translator not being present regarding
My Work Experience My work experience took place at Forbidden Planet, in the town centre, I didn’t have any worries about going there but I would rather have worked in a different ship only because Forbidden Planet sells items which don’t quite interest me such as; Star Wars, Buffy, Pokemon and also Yughio. I did try to get a self-placement however many shops didn’t participate in work experience or they would require me to get a placement through the school. There were many shops where
Three ‘Must-Sees’ Colonial Architecture in Cusco Aside from being multicultural and having a diverse climate, Peru is also proud of its deep-rooted architectural designs. The designs of the Peruvian architecture, according to experts, have three classifications – Pre-Columbian, Colonial and Vernacular. Cusco, a city in Peru, showcases remarkable structures under the different classifications. Here are three of the best architectural sites under the Colonial category. 1. CUSCO CATHEDRAL The Cathedral
telecommunication company AT&T for $85.4 billion. Michael Merced, a contributor of The New York Times, writes about the continuing consolidation of media and its potential effects. In Merced’s article “AT&T Agrees to Buy Time Warner for $85.4 Billion,” he explains that this deal creates “a new colossus capable of both producing content and distributing it to millions with wireless phones, broadband subscriptions and satellite TV connections” (Merced, 2016, par. 3). This statement indicates to me that both
Introduction The purpose of this study is to research the disease Type 2 Diabetes and to discover whether it is being effectively treated and prevented in Merced County, California. According to the National Institutes of Health, Diabetes Mellitus is “a lifelong (chronic) disease in which there are high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. It is also the most common form of Diabetes”.1 Furthermore, there are many risk and lifestyle factors associated with this disease, but the most prevalent
Book Review The spirit catches you and you fall down Lin Su Chapter 12: Flight 1. Lee’s family’s escape from Laos was hard. 2. The Hmong’s living conditions were pretty awful in Thailand, either. 3. Blia Yao Moua, the Hmong leader in Merced, emphasized the Hmong could not be assimilated. 4. Many Hmong refugees were denied access to the United States because of anti-immigration policies, which was a betrayal that helped to explain the Hmong’s distrust to Americans in some ways. Chapter 13: Code
For the Fall of 2018, I aim to enroll in the Ph. D. program in Quantitative and Systems Biology at the University of California, Merced. I am applying to UC Merced’s doctoral program in pursuit of a career in academic research and to prepare me with skills in order to advance my goals of becoming a professor and a researcher. While in graduate school, I hope to continue my research in the field of antibiotic resistance and to further my learning about molecular biology and its numerous applications
is perhaps the best tribute to such magnificent beauty of nature in fall. Dear travelers, who wish to feel the real luck, turn to this route of California, to catch the tail end of peak hues and much more! The Merced River The captivating glow of myriad hues on the most beautiful Merced River will leave you spellbound. It is one of the gorgeous floats in the world that features a Half Dome. Standing at the midst of this picturesque spot will be like an epiphany and you will just say, wow, once
Childhood obesity is a public health challenge affecting people across the world; its rates increasing annually year by year. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity now affects 1 in 6 children and adolescents in the United States. Factors contributing to child obesity include, but are not limited to genetics, the environment, and behavioral. This is an urgent health issue that needs to be addressed as child obesity is associated with increased risk of getting diabetes
about what other fun things he should do to punish the students at good ole Merced High. As you could see Mr. Dixon is the commander, leader, or just as we call it today, a principal. After the war that happen between the students and the staff there as been a lot more strictness to the school rules. Ever since I left this school its basically been more like a public military school. Your probably wondering why I’m not at Merced High School well, I got kicked out. I was walking with my disc man to my
terms, her book classifies as a modern-day case of cultural anthropology that depicts the complications of unprepared cross-cultural communication and lack of assimilation. Fadiman documented the saga of the Lees, a Hmong family who immigrated to Merced, California after nation-wide problems in their homeland of Laos and China (Fadiman 5). Their story exemplifies the struggle with biomedicine in the United States by detailing the story of the Lee’s severely epileptic daughter Lia and reflecting on
disquieting, often times touching, ethnography (i.e. a book that details particular data of an extended period of time an anthropologist spent living closely with a community of individuals during his or her field work) of Fadiman's experience living in Merced, California, which was home to the largest population of Hmong refugees, such as the Lee family, from Laos who suffered mass confusion when trying to navigate the American health care system. Because the Hmong could not speak sufficient English until
should have to worry about working while spending their time getting an education as it makes it harder for students to balance their studies. As a student, I put in my sole time and dedication in the responsibilities as a student in the University of Merced, California and feel I should only prioritize myself in my social and academics wants without having financial stress. My overall plan is to complete my undergrad degree in public health and move forward to graduate school. In the meantime, I want
November 1, 2016- It is the day I say. I am going on a trip in my car to the Yosemite National Park located in California. It was going to be 32 hours and 2,207 miles to get there but I knew it was going to be worth it. November 3, 2016- I finally came to the Yosemite National Park. When I saw that place man it blew my eyes, it was like a dream that was happening. For the most part, there were plenty of activities to do. The first activity I decided to do was hiking. The hiking trail was over 800