The Aggie is the optimum school for a student who wants to be placed in a hands on environment that creates equality and acceptance everywhere on campus. Four years ago I transferred from Holbrook High School to the Aggie to start my freshman year in a new, positive environment. Upon arrival I noticed that Aggie students and faculty accept and adjust to the odd social norms, fit specifically to our school, creating a safe environment where thoughts can be shared freely. The combination of the diversity of students and extensive challenging vocational and academic work, has shaped me into the person I am today. Entering as a freshman, I had never worked with animals in my life, but immediately fell in love with marine biology. The science
Driving through Texas, one might see many types of livestock. Upon these types of livestock are cattle. From the Chick-fil-a cow to Elmer the bull, the bovine species take up a wide range of American soil. One of the most distinguishable breeds are the Texas Longhorns with their gorgeous features and long history.
The historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are fledgling to compete with Predominately White Institutions (PWIs). HBCU were established to serve the educational needs of black Americans. Before HBCU college was create blacks were generally was denied admission to traditionally all white institutions. Since black Americans was prohibited from whites schools HBCUs became the principle means for providing postsecondary education. There are several reasons why all blacks’ schools does not compete with predominately white schools. HBCU’s most of the time do not keep their accreditation, their tests scores are very low, and do not get as much funding
As one develops knowledge of this career it is essential to have an understanding for what it is regarding. Zoology is a branch of biology that concerns the study of animal life (Zoology). Animals, in this frame of reference, are any living organisms that are not fungi, plants, viruses or bacteria. Animals include creatures like marine sponges, jellyfish, frogs, worms, rock lobsters, snails, insects, birds, fishes and mammals (Types of Zoologists Z). Zoology has evolved into a different study as it now consists of psychology and ecology; where as it use to only concentrate on the structures and function of the cell (Zoology). Zoology applying ideas and techniques to life processes has not only grouped together different fields, but also created connections to other science fields; it allows animal’s relationships with each other and its environment to be explained more easily (Hanson). Zoology embodies organizations that carry groups of individuals that are educated in an equivalent field. The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) is the most substantial membership group for zoology majors. The AZA has over 6,000 members worldwide at professional levels. Also, The Zoological Association of America welcomes all levels of zoology m...
The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines jayhawk as, “a fictitious bird with a large beak used as an emblem in Kansas” (“Jayhawk”). Even though some people may say that the Jayhawk is not resemble a good role model, the jayhawk should be inducted into the mascot hall of fame because he makes an impact in the community, he has a fun and unique design, the jayhawk has an impact on his sport, and he performs memorably and groundbreaking performances.
In “Choosing Success in College and Life”, Carol Kanar exposes students to the foundational skills that they will need to develop in order to be successful in the college setting. Effective interpersonal skills and understanding that people are the biggest resource can be two of the biggest factors in how a student assimilates to campus life. Students can be intimidated by all of the offices and professional titles that surround them when entering this new surrounding. It is important that students understand that their desire to succeed is met by college professionals’ mutual desire to see the same. The blueprint for this success should first begin with the students’ inner belief in themselves. Second, the student should familiarize themselves with all that the college has to offer by way of various supportive offices, support groups, and clubs. Finally, the students should begin to set scholastic, life, and financial goals for themselves.
A beautiful city full of life and joy is the best way to describe South Bend, Indiana. A vast 100,000 citizens strong, South Bend is a well diverse community. From Coahuila Mexico, over 20 years ago my parents moved to this city to provide our family with a better life. Just like everything else in life, South Bend continues to change by the minute. It is full of improvements and developments to grow into a larger and better known city. As beautiful as South Bend is to me, South Bend is like Chicago in the eyes of a foreigner.
Imagine waking up to beautiful freshwater streams and wildlife foraging through the mountainside. This is what citizens of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee get to wake up to ever day. Pigeon Forge is a small town near the border of South Carolina. It sits along the edge of the Cherokee National Forest and on the west side of Little Pigeon River. It is not only located in a beautiful area, but also a thriving area economically speaking. Overall, Pigeon Forge is a family friendly place where people can not only live in a beautiful city, but also exciting environment.
Every year, there are thousands of students planning and tracking their goals. Seniors in high school are faced with the tough challenge, while the Juniors are left to worry about another year. Finally, the point comes in a student’s life where they must make one of the most important decisions in their educational lifetime. That choice is, which college to attend, and it is a very scrutinous process. Two of such colleges are the University of Iowa and St. Ambrose University, and although similarities like majors and minors are evident, there are many other differences including student life.
The Marine Biology program at UCLA is geared toward students who want to specialize in the field of marine sciences. In addition to learning biology, students gain first-rate experience in such disciplines as oceonography, marine organisms, and the evolutionary processes of lif...
Colorado is the state I am doing. Why you ask? I am doing Colorado because most of my family is from Denver, and I just wanted to learn more about the state. While doing research about my state I learned a lot so I am excited to go tell my relatives what I learned. I learned the big things about Colorado, landmarks, state symbols, etc. So if you want to learn about Colorado, this is the paper for you.
Transferring from a community college has opened many doors throughout my academic career. North Lake College is part of the Dallas County Community College District, located in Irving, Texas; a more conservative environment compared to Austin. After living such a drastic change in such little time I’ve been able to identify differences that are prominent in both The University of Texas at Austin (UT) and my previous school North Lake College (NLC). Through my involvement within academic life, resources and student organizations I have witnessed the different social traits unique to NLC and UT. Furthermore, I am able to evaluate these differences as a member of the
Since the moment I was born, I’ve been a maroon bleeding, TU hating, Fightin’ Texas Aggie. In elementary school, I quickly became known for my A&M obsession. However, it wasn’t until middle school that I really started to ask myself, “What does it mean to be an Aggie?” Sure, Reveille, Midnight Yell, and that little ring made of gold are just a few of the things that come with the title, but what kind of person does it take to be an Aggie? With this question in mind, I began my research, and quickly came across the Aggie Code of Honor; “An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do.” Now, I was only eleven when I read this, but I knew in that moment that it was the code I wanted to live by and model myself after. I put myself on a path of honesty, integrity, and dignity years before I even set foot in College Station.
Our religion class had the pleasure of having two members of the Agape Community present to us what the Agape Community does, the people within it and what it has to offer to society. The Agape Community was founded in 1982 and has a belief system that revolves around living in a nonviolent Christian environment where one finds belief within yourself, others and family. Within the Agape community you live a life of devotion to life examples of Jesus by daily prayer, outreach programs, practice of silence, and meditation. They have morals based on the love and protection of the natural world, which correlates with resistance to war and violence. AN example of this is their outreach program where they have the Bethany Hill School which helps
I am growing as a person for just under fourteen years now, built by my internal visions and wonderful surroundings. At a young age when I first began to dress myself, my image of who I am and where I fit into this world began to develop. Notre Dame will provide opportunities to explore new aspects of myself and others, both spiritually and academically. I am interested in the aspect of spirituality because of future involvement, and to create a spiritual core that is there when I may need it most. Many of the most important lessons I have learned have been guided by those with different opinions, backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Influencing a real difference is important to me, and I have a strong desire to create and accomplish. Expression is vital to growth, and I believe that sharing what I’ve learned, as well as continuing to discover the world around me, will foster growth from within myself.
Having spent twelve years of my school life in just one small red brick building, the years tend to fade into each other. But the year I remember most clearly and significantly is my senior year of high school, where I finally began to appreciate what this institution offered to any student who stopped to look. Before, school had been a chore, many times I simply did not feel motivated toward a subject enough to do the homework well, and seeing the same familiar faces around ever since I was 5 years old grew very tiring soon enough. But I began to see things from a different angle once I became a senior.