Haverford College Essays

  • The Effects Of Social Class On Education

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    capable of so much just as any other person willing to. When Henry was asked about college he did not have many colleges in mind “Henry without a clue where he might want to go to college. After talking to the school nurse, a UC Santa Barbara graduate, he decided it sounded like a good place, because he likes the beach.” (Landsberg 10) Many students from the low socioeconomic class are not well informed about colleges and educational opportunities they have. They are left without a clue and may be

  • A New Model for Education and Architectural Expression in Women’s Colleges

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    1885 opening of Bryn Mawr College, represented the beginning of the end for traditional pedagogy and campus design for women’s colleges. Although its original scheme drew on Smith College’s design principles, the boundaries imposed in Northampton were cast off in the development of the new college. Molded by a woman experienced with Cornell, Johns Hopkins, and German universities, Bryn Mawr provided its students with a distinctive blend of university and women’s college. In this way, it separated

  • It's Time To Put and End to Sexting

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    Jesse Logan was a girl who had just graduated from high school when she was humiliated by her ex-boyfriend to an unforgivable state.  She sent a fully frontal nude photograph of herself to her then-boyfriend, which is now known as sexting.  After their breakup, the ex-boyfriend forwarded Jesse's sext to their entire school, causing her embarrassment and humiliation.  She then did an interview with the Today Show stating "I just want to make sure no one else will have to go through this again."  Two

  • Celebrating Multiculturalism

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    Question Answered: Discuss the way(s) in which International Education celebrates multiculturalism. Outline the values of diversity in the context of modern education. International education brings the ideas of many to one place of learning. These ideas express different views of different topics. Being exposed to different views and ideas help us learn the subject matter more effectively. This is primarily because when we are surrounded by people who are from the same place that we are,

  • Shadows in Fifth Business

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    Shadows in Fifth Business Incidences that occur in one's childhood tend to affect them possibly for the rest of the rest of their life.  This applies to the novel Fifth Business and the characters Dunstan Ramsey and Boy Staunton.  Throughout the lives of these characters Dunstan lives in the shadow of Boy due to feelings of guilt and responsibility as a result of one winter evening in the town of Deptford. As Boy and Dunny grew up together they were each others best friends and also worst enemies

  • The Face of Fear

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    and look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, '...I can take the next thing that comes along.'...You must do the thing you think you cannot do (Eleanor Roosevelt)." Every time I read these words, I am able to see the truth in them. College to me is the next step that I must take in life. Although this next step comes with much trepidation and apprehension, it is a necessary step that I must take to forever better and prepare myself for the life that I wish to lead. State University

  • The Importance of Education

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    After twelve years of school, it took me until now to figure out exactly why I had been there all those years. It was not to torture me by making me learn how to spell but to make sure that my classmates and I got the opportunity to make the most of ourselves. Opportunity that would come from learning as much as possible from books and beginning to see that the world focuses on more than just history and English . I owe my success in life and school to teachers who taught me to spell and to be respectful

  • Self-Evaluation: Being a Successful Student

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    Self Evaluation SELF-DESCRIPTION: When I first came to high point, I had a lot of bad habits that I picked up while coming up throughout the high school system of my home country Trinidad & Tobago. I had a lot of unhealthy study habits which I never really took time to notice. I had horrible note taking skills, I had a very short concentration/attention span when I lacked interest in a subject and worst of all I had zero time management skills. Coming up in high school I was an intelligent

  • Extending the Academic Year

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    Extending the Academic Year There have been many discussions about whether or not the academic school year should be extended for high school students. Some think it will better prepare them for college; and others think that it won’t make a difference if the school year is extended. The school year shouldn’t be dragged on any longer than it already is. There are many points that lead to the conclusion why the academic school year should not be extended, such as, more stress on the student,

  • Legacy Admission

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    After graduating from high school many graduated seniors face the difficult challenge of applying to a university or community college to attend to in the fall. With applying to college, students compare their likes and dislikes with each school, determine which school environment suits them best, and where can they receive the best possible education for their potential major. Searching for a school to attend is an important part of a student’s life and applying to one should be performed very carefully

  • My Hero, My Mom

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    alleviates much of the stress that comes along with making decisions. For example, when I could not make a decision and choose which college I was going to, a community college or a university, my mother reassured me that she would be happy with the choice I made, as long as it made me happy. Having my mother tell me that alleviated much of the pressure I felt to pick a college. I did not want to disappoint her, and knowing that I would not, made the decision a lot easier. ...

  • The Path To Success

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    The path to success There are several qualities to have to be successful in college. These qualities can range from attending class to going above and beyond what’s expected. Success comes from the journey taken or the path chosen. Success also comes from being prepared. As a student, I must step up to the challenge and find the path to success along the way. Several ways I define success is to uphold academic integrity, have the ability to prioritize, and to motivate myself to stay on top of what

  • My Journey To The Fashion Industry

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    and consumer science teacher Mrs. Pompy Womplebottom. While I was never a student who made the highest of grades, I was a student who was willing to learn and accept the things that I could not change. After graduation from high school I knew which college I was go... ... middle of paper ... ...is instilled in me, that I must gain as much knowledge as possible in order to succeed in life. In the fashion industry, one must continue to learn about the world around them in order to keep up with the

  • Importance of Recycling at the University

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    Importance of Recycling at the University I remember my first semester here at the University and the dark halls of the Bates House Residence Hall. Many a party was concluded with an idea for what to do with the endless piles of cans that had congregated on the floor. One idea, I remember, was to wall someone into his room and another was to see how many we could stand on end without toppling. But, we usually just ended up throwing them in the trashcans in our refuse room. Sometimes out

  • Autobiography

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    while growing up. My parents barely finished high school and never went to college so they were not the type of parents who pushed college careers nor did they have any sort of college fund set aside for us. They always helped with homework but never pushed us to do better. Now that they see my accomplishments from attending college they are very proud of me and supportive for me to finish. My mom even went back to college after seeing me and my sister do it, and she got an accounting degree at

  • Working Throughout High School

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    Students spend four years of their lives attending high school. Going through high school is mandatory as it prepares them for college and strength to face “the real world.” Having part-time jobs has become the phenomenon among high school students and many students follow this trend as well. Moreover, there are some pros and cons attached with it. Though it may seem like working throughout high school is a bad idea, it could better prepare students for “the real world.” Although some people believe

  • The Complications Of Designing An Engineering / Architecture Curriculum

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    Skills-based or Theory-based? Lately, a proposal came out for a ladderized curriculum for engineering education. This means infusing many technical skills competency subjects that can warrant a student some job even during his/her early stages in college. It is said that this scheme will address the demands of skilled workers in the country in the technical and technological field. Yes, this is a valid national concern, but, it has also been said that engineers and architects are supposed to be

  • Educational System in Russia

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    Educational system in Russia and GB. Russians have always shown a great concern for education. The right to education is stated in the constitution of the Russia Federation. It’s ensured by compulsory secondary schools, vocational schools and higher education establishment. It is also ensured by the development of extramural and evening courses and the system of state scholarship and grants. Education in Russia is compulsory up to the 9th form inclusive. The stages of compulsory schooling

  • The Advantages of Attending Columbia University

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    Personal interview. 19 Apr. 2014. “Summer Study.” Columbia Student Affairs. Columbia University, n.d. Web. 15 May 2014. “Technical Course Requirements.” Columbia Engineering. Columbia University, n.d. Web. 15 May 2014. “The Core Curriculum.” Columbia College. Columbia University, n.d. Web. 15 May 2014. “Tutoring Service.” Columbia Student Affairs. Columbia University, n.d. Web. 15 May 2014.

  • Outdoor Education Program and Research Proposal Part 1

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    Introduction and Overview Description of the program The proposed program is a major in Outdoor Education (OE) to be housed in the College of Education at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY. Outdoor Education is a broad and diverse field but in its most simplistic terms is a form of education that occurs outdoors. The field has strong ties to adventure, experiential, place-based, and environmental education. The OE field supports thousands of seasonal and permanent jobs nationally and statewide