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
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
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
defines honesty. Although a variety of factors influence one's decision to be honest, the primary reason to choose integrity is to be true to oneself. Part of being true to oneself is recognizing the need for individualism. Individualism is the state in which a person is able to take in the events of the surrounding world and discern for himself which practices he or she will participate in. The importance of individualism is engraved in Belmont University's purpose statement, yet it is unclear
Neoclassical architecture began in the mid 18th century and was heavily influenced by the works of Andrea Palladio (Wikipedia). This timing is why Jefferson became so intrigued with the style. The style of neoclassical thrived in both Europe and the United States and used key features such as columns, blank walls, and simple geometric forms (Encyclopedia Britannica). All three of these features are seen in Jefferson’s Monticello. On the west-facing side of the house, we are able to see
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
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
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
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
Seung-Hui Cho was a 23 year old senior that studied English at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia. On April 16, 2007 Seung-Hui Cho killed 32 people and injured 17 others in two separate attacks before taking his own life. This event is known as one of the deadliest shootings by a single gunman in the United States and worldwide. When Cho was a young boy he had been described as shy and mild mannered. Family and classmates report that he never spoke much and
away 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
back on the tragic events in Blacksburg, Virginia on April 16, 2007 when a small college town became famous not for their educational abilities or their sports accomplishments but rather having the deadliest school shooting in the history of the United States when 32 individuals lost their lives to a lone gunman. I will touch on the events that let up to the tragic event as well as describing the actions of individuals, law enforcement, campus workers, and state and government agencies that were involved
The Military: An Impetus for Social Reform Revolutionary War The military since the Colonial Era has been an impetus for social reform in the United States. The Revolutionary War afforded Black Americans an opportunity to escape from the toils of slavery and fight for freedom. Some Black Americans even earned their freedom by fighting for the Colonists, but still the freedom they fought for wasn’t their own. However, the military was responsible for the freedom of many slaves and some of