Reflection I have been attending Virginia State University for one semester now, and ever since I came here I have learned more than I imagined imaginable. Since I have taken an English class every year in my life since the age of five, I believed I knew exactly what to expect. I was definitely wrong. When I began at Virginia State University, I assumed all my English classes would only consist of reading, discussing and then writing about “Old English”. Since that was what all my English classes
Four months ago I began my journey into college. I was a different person in August when I first arrived at Virginia Commonwealth University. I lacked self-confidence, seriousness, and I lacked the skill of knowing how to be independent. High school came fairly easy to me, so I figured this experience would come just as easy. I was not ready for the change when I arrived, and my first couple of test grades showed this. I didn’t focus in my classes early on and I surely did not pay attention to details
My experience as a Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) student has been commendable as well as an inspirational landmark. The mere fact that VCU allowed me the opportunity to obtain a master’s degree in social work, offered me a reviving spirit that I did not know was lost within myself. Each day I spent on campus was encompassed with cultural heritage, friends, challenges, and resiliency. Initially, I believed I was not the traditional student, and I would not make connections with fellow classmates
As a senior in the college decision process, all facets of each considered college need to be analyzed closely in order to put myself in the best position for the next four years as well as the rest of my life. Clemson University and the University of Virginia (UVA) are two colleges that would provide me with not only a great degree but also the student life and social scene that tailors to my personality. College is the next chapter in my life that can define how successful I will be in my future
America’s third president Thomas Jefferson once said, “I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us that the less we use our power the greater it will be” (Brainy Quote). Thomas Jefferson is a man of many words. He is also a man of power. Power is not an easily defined word, but when a person establishes a definition one can easily see Jefferson’s power and how he used it. Power is both a mental and physical characteristic that people define through knowledge, strength, and money. People
with what seems to be architectural genius would give reason enough to study and research his works. Jefferson said, “Architecture is my delight.” Monticello, the Virginia Capital, and the University of Virginia being Jefferson’s most well known architectural feats. His French style architecture can be seen all over the state of Virginia and the world. Marquis De Chastellux, who was a Frenchman, described and praised Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Marquis De Chastellux said of Monticello: The
because of his designs, but because he was also a president; Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson was a very successful architect and was able to design a numerous amount of structures in his life time. Some of his most famous buildings were The University of Virginia in Charlottesville, the Farmington Country Club and Monticello. Monticello is specifically interesting in the fact that Monticello was Thomas Jeffersons home. In terms of the
wrote the Declaration of Independence. He was a skilled architect, scientist, landscape designer, farmer and life-long gardener. As a young man, Jefferson inherited his family's 2,000 hectare plantation on Monticello Mountain near Charlottesville, Virginia where he designed the neo-classical house and flower gardens and planted grain fields, fruit orchards and vineyards. (Skirble)” “Jefferson's Monticello garden was a Revolutionary American garden. One wonders if anyone else had ever before assembled
student, shocked the nation when he perpetrated the deadliest shooting massacre in U.S. history. The violent rampage took place on the Virginia Tech University campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, where Cho was a senior majoring in English. Before turning the gun on himself and delivering a fatal gunshot to the head, Cho murdered more than 30 of his classmates and University faculty; numerous others were injured. In a strange twist, several days after the tragedy, a package determined to have been mailed
Belmont's internet web site, one might assume that Belmont is a university that focuses solely on the individual. According to the statement on the web page introduction, "there is a strong distinction between capturing individual spirit and freezing it. It is the line that divides being squeezed into a mold and being cheered as you shape a life to fit yourself. There is no question on which side of the line you'll find Belmont University." Honor code or no honor code, establishing integrity is crucial
Once inhabited by Thomas Jefferson, Monticello served as both a home for the late president as well as one of his many architectural designs. According to Wikipedia, Jefferson acquired the land from his father when he was twenty-six years old. This was the same age that he began to design and construct Monticello (Wikipedia). The building is approximately 110 feet long by 87 feet and 9 inches wide; from the floor to the top of the dome is 44 feet and 7 inches high (Monticello Website). Construction
bank"(Psychological Today). So how exactly does higher education determine how much it will cost? It depends whether or not it is a private university, which can then charge however much they feel like charging their students or a public university, which uses a combination of public funds from federal and state government and tuition. Public universities are meant to be more of an affordable, yet competitive alternative
Home of the Wildcats, Villanova University is known for being a pleasant, welcoming, private, four-year university. According to U.S. & World Report, Villanova is also ranked #1 for North Regional Universities. Not only do they participate in twenty-four varsity sports, but they can also provide up to 220,000 hours of community service within a year (Villanova University), with the most popular event being the Special Olympics. From an exceptional amount of financial aid to an immense amount of
As I Lay Dying William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying is a novel about how the conflicting agendas within a family tear it apart. Every member of the family is to a degree responsible for what goes wrong, but none more than Anse. Anse's laziness and selfishness are the underlying factors to every disaster in the book. As the critic Andre Bleikasten agrees, "there is scarcely a character in Faulkner so loaded with faults and vices" (84). At twenty-two Anse becomes sick from working in the sun after
West Virginia is stereotyped as a poor state, a state that suffers badly from poverty. Most people fail to see the positive things about West Virginia, such as their beautiful environment that allows great vacation places that are always neglected along with minerals and goods that are produced throughout the United States of America and used worldwide. Although, West Virginia is stereotyped as a poverty based state, it has much to offer. A number of famous people have also originated from the small
become a decorated veteran serving in the Korean War, toxicologist, lawyer, politician and college professor. He has received many honors and awards during his more than 40 year career in public service. Lawrence Douglas Wilder was born in Richmond, Virginia on January 17, 1931. He was named after abolitionist Fredrick Douglas and poet Paul Lawrence. He was from a large family, being the second youngest of 8 children, with one brother and six sisters. His father, Robert was a salesman and supervisor
Chopin as Feminist: Subverting the French Androcentric Influence." University of Otago. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Apr. 2014. Seyersted, Per. Kate Chopin: A Critical Biography. Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Louisiana State Univ. Press, 1969. Print. Seyersted, Per. The Complete Works of Kate Chopin. N.p., 1969. Print. "The Story of an Hour" "The Story of an Hour" N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Apr. 2014. "The Story of an Hour" Virginia Commonwealth University. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Apr. 2014. Walker, Nancy A. Kate Chopin: A Literary
where they want to go, while others—including myself—remain unsure and hesitant. Through research and much consideration, I was able to narrow down my options to two different yet similar colleges: Pennsylvania State University, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. In order to come to a final decision on which college to attend, I must consider these different factors: the campus itself, the quality of education, my family ties, and tuition. One of the most important deciding
visited Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University twice, first time was after I graduated from my high school, my best friend Jake gave me the tour around campus, at that time, he was admitted as a fall freshman that year. I was amazed when I saw this quite town and elegant Randolph hall with department of mechanical engineering in. The Burruss hall filled with art nouveau. I felt peaceful right after I step on campus, and realized that this place was where I want to be. Virginia tech possesses
Therefore they understand the consequences associated to the use of weapons and have gained more maturity. In April 16th, 2007, at Blacksburg, Virginia, there was a shooting rampage enacted by Sung-Hui Cho (23 years, from Centreville, VA) who fired over 170 rounds, killing 32 victims, before taking his own life at the Virginia Tech campus. Colleges and Universities would be a much safer place, for student and teacher, if guns were permitted on campus for self-defense purposes. College campuses are more