In reflecting upon my experiences in Singapore, I have nothing but good things to say. Overall, it was a most valuable experience, and I hope I have other such opportunities in my life.
First of all, I truly enjoyed the chance to travel overseas to a place full of diversity and excitement. I have not traveled overseas before, and this experience was incredibly worthwhile. Being able to say that I have gone where few people in Duluth have traveled is extraordinary! In the past, I have seen the East Coast, the majority of the South, parts of the Midwest, and many provinces in Canada, but never a greater change in landscape, culture, and education as I did in Singapore. It was an utterly remarkable trip!
Secondly, I had the opportunity to meet many new people in Singapore -- even people from different parts of the United States. I have made numerous new acquaintances and good friends all from distinct places in the Asia-Pacific region. Some of my precious new friends come from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, just to name a few. We were able to communicate well with each other; thus, we shared much laughter, ideas, wisdom, and camaraderie during those two weeks. Furthermore, it was a pleasant change to have the majority of students, especially the Asians, be polite and mannerly -- something that is not always existent in our American lifestyle. For example, the young men many times offered me their seats if I did not have one, or if I happened to be in line to get a beverage and was trying to balance a plate of food as well, the person in front of myself would offer me his or her full cup and take my empty one for his or herself! It was quite nice to have the men acting like gentlemen, whi...
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...tions, and proposed solutions to the ever-present disease problems that will be facing us, as adults, in the future. As you can see, I learned so many useful ideas, problems, solutions, and facts during this very short stay in Singapore!
It was an honor to be selected by AAAS to travel to Singapore on this fantastic science journey. I learned ever so many things about the culture (including the traditions, customs, and day-to-day life of a Singaporean), about the manners and personalities of the Asia-Pacific people, and the up-to-date occurrences and facts on some of the most important science and technology issues. In its entirety, the trip to Singapore was most beneficial, not to mention fun! I believe that this trip and the multitudinous things that I learned will stay with me forever and moreover, will be extremely instrumental in the years to come!
In the magic of the mind author Dr. Elizabeth loftus explains how a witness’s perception of an accident or crime is not always correct because people's memories are often imperfect. “Are we aware of our minds distortions of our past experiences? In most cases, the answer is no.” our minds can change the way we remember what we have seen or heard without realizing it uncertain witnesses “often identify the person who best matches recollection
Through the use of third person point of view and elaborate, repetitive foreshadowing, William Faulkner describes how numerous elements contributed to Miss Emily's deranged behavior in the short story, 'A Rose for Emily.' Not only does Faulkner imply paternal oppression, but there is also a clear indication of insanity that is an inherent pattern in the Grierson family. The shocking conclusion of 'A Rose for Emily' could be the result of a number of circumstances, but is most likely due to the years of isolation and the overbearing upbringing Emily experienced with her father.
...only regret. Eh, méi bànfǎ (There’s nothing you can do), as they say in Mandarin Chinese. What else can I do? Regardless, in the end, I feel as though I appreciate Chinese American society culture a great deal more, more so than I did beforehand, so that’s always a good thing, right?
... revenge. The meek inherit the land" (Leithart). To thine own self be true? I think not. Be true to God and His commandments, His judgment, and the philosophy that I must lay down my life if I want to find it. Jesus said, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life" (John 12:24-25 NKJ).
In conclusion, this wild and amazing adventure to Mexico has opened my eyes to all the breathtaking things Mexico has to offer and overall this trip to Mexico was my favorite trip I have ever been except for Canada but that is another
In “A Perfect Day for Bananafish,” numbers symbolize Seymour’s evolving views on the innocence of children. Throughout the story, Seymour feels accepted by children because they seem innocent compared to corrupt, materialistic adults. He and his wife Muriel share room 507 in a hotel where she worries about her appearance and gossips with her mother, while Seymour is on the beach. Muriel discloses on the phone that Seymour never removes his bathrobe. He does, however, remove the robe in front of Sybil, a child, because he feels comfortable around her (9-13). The missing integer in 507 represents Muriel’s lack of innocence and significant values and Seymour’s missing materialism that separates him from adult society. Muriel is shallow and materialistic;
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is a wonderful ballad, which uses truly beautiful and captivating language to enthral the reader as the enchanting tale of the ancient mariner is worked. A truly brilliant piece of writing, Coleridge does not let us down at the finish, producing a marvellous ending.
Many things affected me during this interview, but the one thing that affected me the most that I learned from this interview is realizing how things are so much more different in New York then it was when she was in China. It gave me a new appreciation of how much courage it must have taken her to leave her family behind just to start
Faulkner’s,” A Rose for Emily” is characterized by a powerful imagery, plot and setting which are interwoven to create a gothic feeling. The story unfolds in Jefferson, the living fragments of a land that is plagued with civil war. Among the remains of Jefferson is Emily’s house which appears to be the summary of what has become of the wealthy and noble in Jefferson. The description of the house in itself creates a haunting atmosphere. The “stubborn and coquettish decay above the cotton wagons and the gasoline pumps,” coupled with the “cemetery”, “cracked leather” and closed doors somehow foreshadows the willful decay of Emily’s physical and mental state. “…fat woman in black…leaning on an ebony cane with tarnished gold”. Emily is portrayed as a person who is merely living without any human attributes. “Her skeleton…submerged in motionless water water”, “dough” and “lost eyes” project a character that appears to have given up on life.
The writer begins by describing Miss Emily’s house which was once beautiful and now old. The house stands for traditions. As the story began to speak about Miss Emily’s past. So much so that when she would walk into a room people were expected to reverence her. Miss Emily is the old lady that everyone pitied, but when asked to give a tax payment she doesn’t only refuse, but stands boldly to say I owe no taxes (Faulkner 147). There was a situation where Miss Emily had purchased some rat poison and it was state law that she must give a reason for buying it. The most dramatic act is Miss Emily, going to kill her lover, because this was the only way she knew how to keep him with her was to kill
Sophocles. "Oedipus the King." Glencoe Literature: The Readers Choice, World Literature. Ed. Chin, Beverly Ann, et al. Columbus, OH: Glencoe, 2002. Pages 263-322.
There I was introduced to a new world formed by people from different regions of the globe with various languages, religions, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.The experience was surreal, despite having some difficult times. Canada is like a mosaic because it is filled with a large variety of distinct cultures; while embracing them all, I learned to become more open minded and have a better understanding of the world. After having lived there for about six years and becoming a citizen of the country, I learned that my parents were planning another move, this time to the United States. My father explained to me that a church in Texas asked him to serve as a priest there. Texas was filled with new traditions, such as the annual super bowl gatherings and the state fair; These customs helped create a pleasant and comforting American experience. Additionally, I realized the advantage I have to be able to reside in a peaceful country and leave Egypt, a country suffering with many tribulations and filled with instability and
It was not until I visited my parents home country of Guyana and experienced their way of life that my perspective changed about sharing my heritage. Saying I was excited would be an understatement to describe how I felt to finally see the country I had heard so much about.
The idea of leaving America and going to Japan seemed to really not have hit me yet, but now that I look back I know that I had to feel it. I think that the things that I was feeling was such a blob of mixed emotions that I really did not know how to feel so I will just say that I was excited. At the airport I met my best friend and two other friends of mine from school. We would all be traveling together, most all the time. The only things th...
I was able to spend a lot of time with my family, our friends, and play all sorts of games. This experience made me start to like traveling. Every time I would get the chance to travel, I will take that chance. We were able to go to a theme park, eat many delicious foods, and play many video