From the time I was inducted into National Junior Honor Society in seventh grade, I had always dreamed of the day when I would walk across the stage to become a part of National Honor Society. I have been continuously determined to do my very...
As I revisit my past a decade ago, I realized I didn’t have a proper mentor to guide me as a mentee. I learnt on my own, using trial and error. Through my journey, I see myself as a mentor, guiding and sharing my expertise...
By now, it should come as no surprise that entertainment outlets such as television, movies, social media and video games have surpassed their literary predecessors. For the majority of Americans, especially the younger generation, gone are the days of simply reading for leisure or purposes...
As a prospective teacher of Primary School, I will be required to teach the Subject Social Studies. Social Studies is defined as the study of the interaction of the individual his/her personal and social environment. As a Social Studies teacher one should have many different...
“Early Childhood Education is the key to the betterment of society” – Maria Montessori. Under the early childhood act (2005) an Early Childhood Institution (ECI) is defined as any place that cares for four or more children, under the age of 6, for up to...
A century ago, America had a much different landscape regarding equality amongst its citizens. Companies were free to hire only the employees they deemed acceptable to the owner’s preferred culture. An individual could be turned away simply because they were a woman, of an ethnic...
Schools must have a zero-tolerance approach regarding bullying occurrences so the kids can have protection. Bullying is exceptionally negative and makes serious issues for our general public. No good thing comes from bullying. It could change or demolish an individual’s life. It ruins numerous individuals’...
Throughout history, many groups of individuals have been denied opportunities because of various forms of discrimination. Today, our society has recognized that these individuals have been severely disadvantaged. Laws and programs have been instituted designed to aid in the rectification of these results. Of these...
Sports have a powerful and unique way of making a positive impact on a society. It provides a platform for people to come together. It gives individuals a sense of identity, courage, support and most importantly a way of escaping the realities of the world...
What is race-based affirmative action? Race-based affirmative action refers to a policy which imposes remedies against discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin. The implementation of this policy within college admission processes has stood to be a highly controversial topic. There are...
Within the three years that I have been attending Wilfrid Laurier University, I have noticed that there is a tremendous amount of pressure when it comes to drinking, and with these pressures may come some negative outcomes. With that being said, there are a lot...
For as long as I could remember, I have wanted to be a participant in the Global UGRAD Program which enables students to study abroad. I have been curious about studying abroad, especially in the USA ever since my English teacher told me about that...
Benefits of volunteer work for students (essay) Introduction: The benefits of volunteering discussed in this essay go beyond simply fulfilling a requirement for high school graduation. Background: Although some students may not initially enjoy working in a soup kitchen or picking up trash on the...
Going to school is obligatory and, most importantly, taking advantage of every opportunity that was given to me in high school through which I believe will prepare me for college is one of the biggest preparations for me. In order to prepare myself, I was...
Introduction Schools are set up to provide young people the opportunity to receive an education. Teachers are an important role of the schooling system, as there decided teaching for Ms. can affect the consequences of students’ learning, identity formations and positionings (Comber, 2006). This personal...
Abstract Gratitude defines an attitude of positivity in a person’s character whether personal or professional. It can be easily understood as the realization of gratefulness towards a person’s deed from the beneficiary of the said deed. It is a spontaneous feeling emerging from within. However,...
Karl Marx’s thought is wide-ranging and has had a massive influence on philosophy and sociology. Marx is best known for his two unsparing critiques of capitalism. The first of these critiques maintains that capitalism is essentially alienating. The second of these critiques maintains that capitalism...
Standardized testing has long been a staple in the American education system, designed to provide a uniform measure of student performance across various demographics. However, the reliance on these tests raises significant concerns regarding their effectiveness and impact on students’ learning experiences. In this essay,...
Introduction Why do I want to be a teacher? Ever since my senior year of high school, I realized what I wanted to do with my future, and that’s to become a teacher. The ability to change children’s lives is something that continually inspires me....