South Carolina State University Essays

  • 1960s Segregation and Jim Crow Laws: A Glimpse into Orangeburg

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    The majority of the South was still segregated in the 1960’s. Jim Crow Laws kept many people of color from doing simple things. Some states didn't allow African Americans to be out at certain times of night. Most Africans-Americans were silenced out of fear. The fear of not being able to see your family the next day. Just because they decide to speak up for their rights. It makes it even more, scarier when you know that someone your age was killed. Yes, I mean a college student or a young adult

  • Young People can make a difference

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    Americans in the South wanted Equal rights as the white people in the South had. Not just the older African Americans but the black kids played a very important role in getting equal. In fact the kids might have been the reason they got them. In this time period the blacks were doing everything they could to get equal rights. But overall the kids may have been trying the hardest. On August 28, 1955 A young boy named Emmitt Till was brutally murdered by some white men in the south. Emmitt Till lived

  • At first Sight and the Life of Jeremy Marsh

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    book is character-driven and has a twisted end. At First Sight is a successful book because it strongly describes the setting, goes in depth with the events, and keeps the readers guessing. It all started when Jeremy Marsh went to Boone Creek, North Carolina to find a topic to write about for his article in a magazine, Scientific American. He wanted a meritorious article that would out shine his other articles which were jaded. Jeremy then met Lexie which made him lose focus about writing. He spent

  • Benefits Of Being A Rural Veterinarian

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    After obtaining my DVM I hope to apply my skills towards areas of public need within the United States by joining the Army Veterinary Corp or by working in a rural livestock area in need of veterinary services through the USDA. In the Army I can make a major impact through small actions that benefit the entire country. There are a variety of tasks such as base veterinary service, food safety, and public health jobs to do. As a rural veterinarian I can have close relationships with the producers and

  • Critical Analysis Of Margaret Edson's 'Wit'

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    considered inappropriate and degrading. Her experience with working with individuals who suffered from the chronic illnesses such as cancer and AIDS was most likely the focus of the creation of “Wit”. Most of the play took place in a hospital room at the University Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center. The conflict at the heart of this play is the low quality of care and the lack of genuine concern for patients in hospital settings. The script between pages 8-17 prove that the quality of care that many of

  • A Man of Greatness: Philip Rivers

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    jumped right to a college-sized football. He had already established his unique throwing action that would continue to be talked about for years to come.(Kennedy) Philip followed in his father’s footsteps, who was once a linebacker for Mississippi State in the 1970’s and moved on to be the head coach for Athen’s High School, where Philip attended. Philip would play his first official game in 1996 and not see a bench until he was a rookie in the NFL. It was then that his... ... middle of paper .

  • Planning Ahead? I Think So! Veterinarian

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    get an Associate’s degree; I must get into North Carolina State University, the only college in North Carolina that provides a veterinarian school; I must keep my grades up to be considered at NC State University. The career I’m interested in being is a veterinarian. I’m interested in this because I love animals and working with them. Animals have always made me happy when I’m in their presence and I want to help them. In the state of North Carolina, the average yearly wage is $85,350 dollars. The

  • Jim Valvano Essay

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    basketball at Rutgers University, where he also became an assistant coach. From there he became a head coach at John Hopkins University where he gained the experience needed to move on to a larger program. A few years later, Valvano accomplished the goals he set out to achieve by becoming the head basketball coach at North Carolina State and winning a National Championship, all by the age of 36. From there his career led him to become an Athletic Director at North Carolina State as well as a basketball

  • My Passion For Animal Medicine As A Purpose Of Veterinary Medicine

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    In science we trust. The very fulcrum upon which veterinary medicine stands is constructed by seemingly endless discovery and scientific inquiry. As our profession advances, the health of man and animal has become so entwined that they are nigh inseparable; indeed, the primary aim of veterinary public health is to strive for the overall well-being of humanity through studying, monitoring, and treating animals. My passion for animal medicine developed at a far later stage than most aspiring veterinary

  • My Shadowing Project

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    During the past few decades, North Carolina dairies have dwindled out and few remain to this day. NC State, like other universities, perform research on different aspects of what their colleges teach to learn more and relate to what is trending now. Not only is the research done on campus, but throughout North Carolina are research stations to record and collect data on what is being researched. My shadowing project was completed in my hometown at NC’s Piedmont Research Station based out of Salisbury

  • Advantages And Disadvantages Of A Veterinary Assistant And Banfield Pet Hospital

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    On the day October 15, 2015, I interviewed Julie Tamburello who is a veterinary assistant and Banfield Pet Hospital in Willoughby. The main job of a veterinary assistant is to care for animals and help prevent illness. Julie 's normal work day is as follows: clocking in, then she goes back and forth between looking at scheduled patients in rooms and drop off patients. She normally gives her patients checkups, which sometimes includes blood work and fecal tests. She also needs to collaborate with

  • Comparing Occupational Therapy Programs in Six Universities

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    chosen are as follows: The University of South Carolina (USC), The University of Clemson, The University of Alabama, The University of Baylor, The University of Duke, and The University of Southern California (USCa). The reason I chose: The University of South Carolina, The University of Clemson, and The University of Alabama because I have always dreamed of going to these colleges in the future. I chose: The University of Baylor, The University of Duke, and The University of Southern California because

  • Comparative Study: University of South Carolina and Furman University

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    Colleges and universities are often compared to one another by young adults, professors, and parents. The University of South Carolina, or USC, and Furman University are two universities both in South Carolina. The University of South Carolina was founded on December 19th, 1801 by South Carolina’s leaders during the revolution. It is and always has been located in the center of South Carolina in Columbia just a few minutes away from the state house and many other historical sites to see downtown

  • John C Calhoun Character Traits

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    John C. Calhoun: John C. Calhoun was born in Abbeville, South Carolina on March 18, 1782. Calhoun was known as the "cast iron man." His parents were Patrick Calhoun and Martha Calhoun. Most of his early childhood was spent on his father's plantation. He was educated at Yale University. He was an American statesman and a political theorist. Calhoun is from the democratic party. He was known to be in the Nullifier Party. From 1811-1850 John was married to Florid Calhoun. He is an inspiration

  • Accounting Career Research Paper

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    When I come back to see Spartanburg High School, I am going to be a graduate from the University of South Carolina and i’ll have a degree in computer engineering and accounting. I will also have a car, which will be a Jaguar F-Type preferably. I would by then have started my own shoe business. It would be the best shoe store to go to in South Carolina with all of the newest and retro shoes. I will have a nice suburban home that I can comfortably live in. My future will be like this if I keep focused

  • Desertion During the American Civil War

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    Troops During the Civil War. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska Press, 2000. ____________. More Damning than Slaughter: Desertion in the Confederate Army. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska Press, 2005. Wiley, Bell I. The Life of Johnny Reb. Indianapolis, IN: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1943. Williams, David, Teresa Crisp Williams, and David Carlson. Plain Folk in a Rich Man's War: Class and Dissent in Confederate Georgia. Gainesville, FL: University Press of Florida, 2002. Williams,

  • Minimally Adequate Education

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    in the State of South Carolina In the state of South Carolina, public school's students are educated on the basis of a minimally adequate education. South Carolina legislators have interpreted the definition for minimally adequate education, given by the South Carolina Supreme Court, into curriculum requirements for students across the state. South Carolina legislators’ curriculum expectations for graduating high school students are below average. In relation, the students of South Carolina are being

  • It Is Time to Expand Medicaid Coverage in South Carolina

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    It is Time to Expand Medicaid Coverage in South Carolina When it validated the constitutionality of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2012, the United States Supreme Court also ruled that states could decide for themselves whether or not to expand their Medicaid programs (Sonfield, 2012). Predictably, South Carolina said no. The Palmetto State’s decision not to expand Medicaid in concert with the Affordable Care Act was wrong, and it is time to correct that mistake. The leadership’s

  • Developing the Big Picture

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    value. These criteria are established from federal, state and local authorities of education to ensure that the appropriate academics of education are achieved. In doing so there are roles that colleges and universities must play in preparing future educators to be successful. Once a future educator has become successful in the preparation of becoming an educator their credentials will determine the process of certification based on their states’ requirements. Once the required certification has been

  • Example Of Ethos Pathos Logos

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    general knowledge of the topic or subject matter. While pathos plays on emotions, ideas, or even their fears. I will be comparing and contrasting each appeal in the following college mission statements. The university I found that had the best mission statement was the University of North Carolina Wilmington. I will compare the other two colleges to UNCW and see what they could have done to improve