...can choose the action that will be most moral. Ethics are moral principles that govern an individual or group’s behavior. It is a philosophical treatment of the moral order. The two different approaches to ethics include scientific or philosophical. The sources of ethics stem from experience, as well as principles taught through discipline. For example most parents teach you from the start it is wrong to hurt others, steal, lie, etc. Many people are also influenced through theology. For example, “Thou shall not kill”, this is the sixth commandment in the Bible’s Old Testament at Exodus, Chapter 20. Even though there has been an effort to make morality independent of religion, many religions include basic moral principles. There is a natural law when it comes to ethics. “Do good and avoid evil”, “Lead a life regulated according to reason”, so on and so forth. With those types of ideas being the base, a workable moral system can grow from there. The greatest influences on my personal views of my own moral standards come from experience. Not to say my parents didn’t play a major role, as they taught me the basics of being a decent member of society. I started to form my own moral standards as my...
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...Five years ago, I walked into my first marching band rehearsal. Quite arguably one of the most terrifying moments of my life, I adventured into a room full of students that I didn't know. Four months later I sit in the same room, this time it's the close of my first season as a Marching Huskie. The seniors each approached the podium and made their farewell speeches. In this moment It seemed as if I had loads of time left in my marching career. Little did I know, the next four years would go by faster than I could imagine. I had no idea the impact this organization was about to have on my life. I had no idea the experiences and challenges I would face with this group that I would learn to call my second family. While being a Marching Huskie has come with many challenges, the greatest challenge has come in my final years....
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...will be the greatest benefits to you personally? How do your goals for the program specifically relate to your long-term goals? I have a lot of reasons for applying to this program. I’m currently studying at the university, and first of all, I think that the educational system in the American colleges will give me a valuable experience for my future life. Studying abroad gives a huge number of opportunities. For example, they are many different courses, clubs delivered by interests and skills, opportunities for research, plus extracurricular activities like sport, dancing, singing and so on. I believe it will help me to get a career I dream about. Secondary, it is a great opportunity for improving my language skills. After year of training in the U.S. I could reach a high level of proficiency in the English. Thirdly, it is the contact with another culture, traditions and customs. When you learn it in real life, through your own experience, you stop seeing the world through the pink glasses. . It’s the best way to fight stereotypes. 2. Your key strengths as a candidate for this program: What makes you a uniquely well suited candidate for the YEAR program? What do you believe will be the greatest challenges of studying abroad in the U.S.? What has prepared you academically and personally for these challenges? Be sure to be as specific as possible. I don't think I'll face with difficulties. By this moment, I’ve been through a lot of challenges which only tempered my character...
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...A Glimpse Into the Life of Angelina Standfield R: What are your current goals for the future? A: Currently I want to become a surgeon because I want to change a life. R: What or who inspired you to become a surgeon? A: Well, my father bought me a surgeon simulator game. This game inspired me to help people become healthier. R: Who would you say are your role models and why? A: My role model is Jennifer Lawrence, because even though she is a celebrity she treats other people with respect. R: What adjectives would you use to describe yourself and why? A: I would use fabulous because it describes me in general. R: How has your heritage and family affected your life? A: My family has shaped me into who I am today. R: What activities do you enjoy...
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...your life story and leadership opportunities to this point, with an emphasis on the influences of your early years and instances of your leadership. Discover Your Leadership in Your Life Story 1. During your early years, which people had the greatest impact on you? A: Growing up, I was mesmerized by my father superior (I am an arm force brat). I was very fascinated by all the honors and respect an army officer got. What I didn’t realized was that my dad was the subject of admiration to other kids in in camp ( I life in military camps through out my childhood) and deep inside I developed the desire at least become the man that my dad was . 2. Starting with your earliest memories, which experiences marked key turning points in your life? A: When I was about 11 to 12 years old, I came to the realization that a career as fulltime commissioned officer will not be possible due to an accident that let me with limited physical abilities. I then turned my ambition into becoming a scientist that would still be able to serve in the arm force but rather to being in the fighting front, will be in the lab doing research to help the advancement of military research. (This was being a little ambitious given that I am from Cameroon a third world country with no much financial capabilities to really invest in cutting edge technology. But I was a kid and I had dreams). 3. In which experiences did you find the greatest inspiration and passion for your leadership? A: During my childhood...
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...Running head: Administrator and Teacher Interview Administrator and Teacher Interview Administration and Teacher Interview I remember sitting in the Principles Office one day during recess unsure of why she would want to meet with me. My knees were knocking, my palms were damp, and you could sense the amount of fear that was present in my body. As Ms. Bagakowski called me into her office she reassured me that this was a friendly visit and not one of discipline. She wanted to ask if I would be okay with moving into a different class because I was struggling in my current class. As I look back now on the experience I understand more of the reasons behind the switch and I also understand the role that both my Teacher and the Principle play in the school. The assignment this week was to interview both an Administrator and a Teacher and compare and contract their roles in the education system. I like that you used a personal example. When I went into Ms. Vance’s office I was quickly reminded of the fear I felt waiting for Ms. Bagakowski. Ms. Vance is the Director for Madison Christian Children’s Center in Phoenix, Arizona. As I began the interview Ms. Vance expressed her passion for children and how she became the director of Madison Christian Children’s Center. It wasn’t until she was mother that she really found her true calling to be a Teacher. She ran her own daycare from him and after her children were old enough to attend Preschool she went to work...
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...The person who has the greatest influence on my life is my mother. My mother has the greatest influence on my life because she demonstrates traits that every individual should want to do. Things such as perseverance and compassion come natural to her. She has taught me that you have to give in order to receive. When it comes to others she will giver her last. My Grandmother is currently "bed bound" which means that she has to have 24hour care. From this experience, I have learned that it takes a strong woman to never give up on her family and still provide for them like things never happened. My Mother pushes my younger brother and I to do the best that we can in high school. Honor roll and perfect attendance is what is expected out of us. We know that we have to make our mother proud which is a way of thanking her for all the things she has done for us. No one can compare to the person that my mom has made me become. She has raised an influential young lady who wants to make a difference in society. I want to prove others wrong through my studies. Letting them know that no matter what high school you graduate from or what you have done in the past you still can become successful. The influence that Morehouse College will have on my life is the ability to succeed through any major that I please with a positive attitude and the determination of never giving up. Leaders have traits such as integrity, cooperation, devotion patience, and perseverance. The trait that best fit me...
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...a struggle to accomplish the impossible… [My father's] last wish was that I save myself for a battle I would not understand. Do you know what he said? He said, ‘The greatest fight is when you are fighting in the smoke and cannot see with your eyes.’ ” Winter’s Tale Apply, analyze, and evaluate this quote. Apply: I can apply this quote to certain obstacles in my life. Sometimes, there are times where I feel helpless and struggle to figure out how to overcome these obstacles but once reading this quote, it is reassuring to know that I am not the only person who has to deal with obstacles in life. There are times where I feel like giving up but reading this quote helps me and gives me faith that eventually, these obstacles will result in a “miracle”. Analyze: By analyzing this quote, I deconstructed the quote by sentence. I found that the first and second sentences mean that in order to receive positive results, one must put themselves at risk of losing or failing. Without risk, one might not achieve their ultimate goal. The next few sentences can signify that most of a person’s greatest obstacles are those in which a person cannot see the end of the obstacle. I believe that “the greatest fight” is one that is unprecedented and one that is most difficult. Evaluate: By evaluating this quote, I believe that the quote argues that in order to fully succeed and reach your goals, you must put yourself in a place where you experience struggle and by putting yourself in that position...
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...for the majority is the right thing to do. For example, while Kant argues that we should never tell a lie no matter what the consequences, utilitarian’s would first calculate the positive and negative effects from either telling the truth or telling a lie. But, if telling a lie will maximize more happiness or pleasure for the number of people involved, then telling a lie is the morally right thing to do. Another objection I find interesting is Robert Nozick’s experience machine. Nozick’s example of the experience machine is meant to be a counter-example to hedonism. He asks, if it were possible to put you in a virtual reality machine, where you could live out the rest of your life in a practical, computer-generated reality, would you do so? My answer would be no and I think most people would pick the same. Although certainly they would be much happier in the machine, a life in the machine just wouldn’t be as valuable as a life outside of the machine. Nozick argues, if happiness were the only thing of value, then a life in the machine wouldn’t be “missing something” at all. The fact that we think it would be implies that we value more for its own sake than just happiness. The utilitarian replies to this objection by saying that we are mistaken in thinking that these other things are...
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...and provides some information on how one may come to learn about the world”. (p. 13, Salsberry, 2008). My personal philosophy of nursing evolved over the years and includes my observations, beliefs, thoughts, and practices. The purpose of this paper is to discuss my personal philosophy of nursing and the personal and professional experiences that have contributed to the development of my view of nursing. Nineteen ninety-four was a significant year for me; it was the year I began volunteering at the local children's hospital. I read books to children from ages four to fourteen which brought a smile to their face and to mine. Not only did I want to make these kids feel better, but I also wanted them to see that their illness, whether short term or long term, did not define who they are or what they could become. So, I used my skills as an educator to mentor them as they continued their schoolwork while they were in the hospital. Bringing together education and healing was a life-changing experience that made me realize that nursing is my true calling. Traditionally, nurses were viewed as caregivers. In today’s world, image of nursing profession changes as nurses play many other roles such as patient’s advocates, educators, managers, team members, facilitators, and experts. (Zerwekh, 2006). I believe that caring is a foundation of the nursing profession. My years of experience in education and later in quality control, influenced values that have translated well into the nursing...
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...StatementEthics are values that are nurtured in an individual by society and personal experience. Ilike to believe that I have grown up in an upstanding society where respect, honesty and fairnessare valued above all, and my experience has taught me to cherish these values just as much. Bynature, I am a very reflective individual, and I usually spend a lot of time thinking about theconsequences of my actions before I make a move. I always try to encompass the good of thewhole in whatever I do, and I was surprised to find that this was exactly what the ethical lensexercise says about my ethical code of conduct.According to the ethical lens inventory, my preferred ethical lenses are the results lensand the reputation lens. I tend to believe that an action is ethical if the results that come from itare good and create the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. To me, and ethicalact is one which is consistent with good character. I prioritize efficiency, civility, integritycourage and loyalty; and I believe that people should strive to maximize the satisfaction of thosewho are depending on them while avoid conflicts of interest at all times (University of Phoenix,2011).From the material in the Ethics Game, it seems that I also value sensibility to a certaindegree, and that I occasionally follow my heart to make choices. I tend to use reason a lot as wellin trying to find the rules of life. The Ethical lens inventory results say that I have the gift of compassion, and this...
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...iconic and historic football stadiums in America. Only few have had the opportunity to visit the “frozen tundra” first hand and experience the greatest football city in the United States. Being a lifelong Packers fan, it has been something out of my wildest dreams to go to Lambeau Field and experience a Packers game in person. Experiencing the Packer fans, the different kinds of foods and aromas, and seeing the players perform right in front of my eyes is what made this experience so memorable. Watching the Green Bay Packers play live at Lambeau Field was one of the most memorable moments of my life. The most passionate fans I have ever seen are the Green Bay Packers fans. Ever since I stepped off the plane in Green Bay, the only colors I saw were green and gold. The Green Bay local supported their Packers to the point where it looked like people were from a different planet if they were not wearing the teams colors. Game day for the Green Bay fans is like Christmas in other cities. Not one person is working and everyone is either at home preparing for the game or at Lambeau tailgating at the crack of dawn. There is one Packer fan who takes it up a notch for his passion for the packers and that is St. Vincent Lombardi. Dressed in a green robe with gold accents and packer logo on his hat, this fan dresses as a bishop with the name of one of the greatest Packer coaches of all time, Vince Lombardi. When it comes down to the passion these fans have for their Green Bay Packers, these...
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...Death has always been a topic I would rather avoid and one I have always found myself uncomfortable talking about or even having to think about. As I grow older however, I have learnt to accept that this is not something I can avoid my whole life, I have also found that denial of death is just postponing what one will have to deal with at one point, that being acceptance. Although today people talk openly about death and their feelings about the matter, this was not the case when I was growing up and specifically in my family. I remember when a relative or someone close to our family passed, my parents would mostly avoid the topic and very little would be said about the person. Everyone was expected to deal with the news and grief in their own way. Reading Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson has been a sad and eye opening experience for me. It’s a story of life told in its most truthful form. It’s heartbreaking and at some points I actually felt like I was reading a love story, Heartbreaking but yet full of hope. The greatest lesson I got from Morrie was inspiration. The idea that if you are afraid of the pain and the grief then you can never experience love fully and truthfully. If you know what pain...
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...because it’s related to my major, Interactive and Social Media. The job is very customer focused and connects to all different types of people. I want to be able to incorporate my communication skills and contribute positivity to my future peers as well as creating new friendships. The job would give me the opportunity to innovate new designs and benefits for everyone. I would be able to apply my craftsmanship and my artistic ideas. It would give me the chance to give back to the community and strengthen my career skills in the future. University Center is home for people from diverse backgrounds, abilities, lifestyles, and cultures. Please write about a significant experience you have had with people different from you. How have you grown from this experience?...
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...Drucker’s Seven Experiences Peter Drucker on how one can be more effective at work through his 'Seven Personal Experience' My Life as a Knowledge Worker *The leading management thinker describes seven personal experiences that taught him how to grow, to change, and to age--without becoming a prisoner of the past* I was no t yet 18 when, having finished high school, I left my native Vienna and went to Hamburg as a trainee in a cottonexport firm. My father was not very happy. Ours had been a family of civil servants, professors, lawyers, and physicians for a very long time. He therefore wanted me to be a full-time university student, but I was tired of being a schoolboy and wanted to go to work. To appease my father, but without any serious intention, I enrolled at Hamburg University in the law faculty. In those remote days--the year was 1927--one did not have to attend classes to be a perfectly proper university student. All one had to do to obtain a university degree was to pay a small annual fee and show up for an exam at the end of four years. *THE FIRST EXPERIENCE* *Taught by Verdi* The work at the export firm was terribly boring, and I learned very little. Work began at 7:30 in the morning and was over at 4 in the afternoon on weekdays and at noon on Saturdays. So I had lots of free time. Once a week I went to the opera. On one of those evenings I went to hear an opera by the great 19th-century Italian composer, Giuseppe Verdi--the last opera he wrote, *Falstaff*. It has...
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