...What Education Means to Me There are many questions that people ask in life, whether there important or not. It’s always funny when people ask “What does an education mean to you.” In my head I would reply “What does it mean to you?” But I simply just say… an education means the world. Education means my future, my life and, my career. As Brian Kaufman said “You get the better job with the better pay. But that is not the reason we should pursue a higher education.” And it’s not because there’s more in life then pay. So education means the things that others couldn’t have. Education means the night’s people read under the lamps that tried not to get caught. Education, things that others got beat brutally for. It means I have a chance to climb to the top. It means I get to prove the ones who downed me wrong. Education gives me the chance to make the ones who desired it proud. Education means I have a future. Education means I’m capable of a healthy living life. Without education I couldn’t read nor write this paper. Education means I have a chance. To know I have a shot to aim at my goal makes me overly excited. To know I can be anything I want with nobody stopping me makes me feel in charge. It’s not up to fate because it lies in my hand. It depends on me and what I choose. Education means that I determine who I’m going to be. It’s not like a dice that has to be rolled. It’s me and my decisions. So as you see Education means the world to me. This is because when...
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...Suze says she lives by her credo, “People first, then money, then things.” What do you think she means by that? What does that mean to you? Please explain your answer. "People First, Then Money, Then Things," clarifies that when Suze says "People First," she means taking care of you first, not taking care of everybody else, as some people misinterpret it. You need to take care of yourself first. "People first" does not refer to your parents, your siblings, your children, your grandparents, your aunt, your uncle, your friends, your co-worker. You need to have food in your house to feed yourself, you need to have clothes in the closet to clothe yourself, and you need a roof over your head so you can sleep in a dry and safe home. I believe she's not referring to keeping stacks of money hidden in your mattress. Every person should be debt free, including a mortgage. Suze is just saying have an emergency fund, be prepared. That brings me to "then things." This means that once you have taken care of yourself first and you have all of the appropriate items in place financially speaking, then you can worry about things, like vacations, redecorating your bathroom, buying an expensive handbag, etc. I agree with this statement from Suze and it’s hard to understand and have a clear thought of what she’s trying to tell you. I believe I correctly got the point and think I understood her concept to the best of my...
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...Kacie Kondrotis Professor Goodwin 9/15/14 Words Don’t Mean What They Mean Steven Pinker, a psychology professor at Harvard University, is the author of “Words Don’t Mean What They Mean”. He argues that there are many categories in which people transfer information and progress to settle that relation. He expresses that phrases convey meanings in the context being used and how this can help or decrease communication between humans. Pinker declares that our language is used through many different variations. From “sexual come-ons”(p.113), which note the phrase “would you like to come up and see my etchings?”(p.113) to the veiled threat that is told within a certain set of words. Pinker declares a veiled threat as if a “Mafia”(p.113) guy wants to offer protection and says, “nice store you got there. Would be a real shame if something happened to it.”(p.113) Which then leads Pinker to discuss the reality of “why don’t people just say what they mean?”(p.113) His discussions sum up to the fact that when humans speak to each other it’s because we have some sort of familiarity with them and each sentence you speak “conveys a message and continues to negotiate that relationship”(p.113). Pinker describes it most similar to “ordinary politeness”(p.113) or more clearly written as when we want the salt at dinner. If you want to seem rational and polite you would say “gimme the salt”(p.113), humans change the language to, as Pinker calls it, a “wimperative”(p.113) that creates...
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...What does it mean to be an American? By: Savannah Shiveley For centuries of years the United States has been attracting immigrants from a variety of different countries, races, and religions to come live in a land full of freedom and opportunity. These people were looking for more than just rights and privileges. Their real desire was to become something that depicts pride and honor, an American. Being an American means much more than living in the United States. Along with the name come a number of different benefits such as, freedom of speech to express your own opinion, freedom of religion, and equality for all, including different sexes, races, religions and status. As Americans, we should be very proud of the privileges we have because many other countries are not fortunate enough to have all these freedoms. Our freedoms are what set Americans apart from other citizens and countries. Americans have the opportunity to acquire a good education and receive a satisfying career. Apart from some countries, American people of all different races and religions can live and work together because everyone is allowed an equal opportunity. As a people Americans are united with a sense of pride for our country. All Americans should be proud of what the United States has accomplished. Our country has become a major influence to other countries. It is rising to be one of the most developed, wealthy, and most advanced in the world. Another quality that unites all Americans...
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...Crystal Back THEO 104 December 11, 2010 What It Means to Be a Christian I. Introduction There are three concepts that have helped reshape the perception I have of Christianity: the Christian’s way of life, the Christian’s testimony, and the Church, or the Body of Christ, as it relates to the community. Each of these concepts is very important as independent ideas, but together they strengthen and enhance the life of a Christian. My own life has been strengthened by these ideas, and that is why I believe they are all essential to the growth and maturity of every Christian’s spiritual walk. They assist in defining what it means to be a true Christian. II. Section One: The Life of a Christian The first of these important concepts deals with the lifestyle of a Christian. Every aspect of a person’s physical life is directly involved with their spiritual health whether they realize it or not. It is not only crucial for a Christian to be aware of what they are doing in the presence of others, it is important for them to be aware of the decisions they make without an accountable audience. Choosing to live a lifestyle according to the teachings of Jesus Christ is the best way to genuinely show God and others that His lifestyle is, in fact, the best way. It also shows others, believers and non-believers alike, what a Christian really is and what one represents. For a Christian to truly be capable of living a Christian lifestyle, they must first begin their journey...
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...What It Means To Be Human I have never pondered on such a question that reflects the whole human race and what it means to be a human being. What it means to be a human being is not just having a face, eyes, heart, or being able to drive a car, or to own a house. Being a human being is much more than that, deeper and more passionate. Being a human being is to have the ability to know what is right and wrong, having rational thought and to think deeply beyond the tangible things in the world, and being a human being is to find love. Yet as I think deeply into this more and more, I see that those things are not as important to be a human being, simply because you can live without those things; but to really live and thrive and build a race and society, being a human being is to have the ability to build relationships around anyone and everyone around us. What it means to be a human being is to have relationships. Many people may argue with this person’s opinion on the meaning of being a human being, but this is an opinion that should be taken into consideration. As all humans know, what makes us unique from animals is our ability to drive cars, create masterpieces of art, build cathedrals, and invent things no one would think of. However, those are only the tangible aspects of being a human being. If we all think carefully, and work out many other aspects to what makes us human, we should find that all other answers inadequate. What makes us truly unique and great is our ability...
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...Alleeyah Casper Amanda Deaton American Literature 28 February 2014 What It Really Means To Be Free The word Freedom holds different meanings for different people. Some think freedom is allowing people to live their lives, but they have many guidelines and restrictions on them. For others it’s allowing people to do, say, and live the way they want too with the minimum amount of guidance. Is that really freedom or are ideas of freedom really just what others say they are? The Harlem Renaissance and The chrysanthemums are two different examples from The American Short Stories of what being free could mean to people. In The Chrysanthemums, Elisa was a strong woman who wanted to do more with her life instead of being caged in like an animal. She strived to be a strong woman, but during her day she was only seen as an innocent woman that couldn’t do what men did. It’s fine for Elisa to work in a garden planting and maintaining her Chrysanthemums. But when she jumps at the chance to maintain the apple trees it’s only seen as a joke by her husband Henry. Later on a guy offering to fix any broken pans or sharpen scissors arrives and talks with Elisa while try to get her to let him fix something for her. At first she says no because she knows she can do it herself, but ends up giving in and letting him fix some old pans for her. Later on after he fixed her pans the guy ends up telling her that his line of work is no place for a woman. After the man leaves she goes inside to get...
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...The idea of what an American is can be different for everyone. It all depends on perspective. Through my experiences and research I have a better grasp on what I think it means to be an American. With stories and letters, such as Equiano, Of Plymouth Plantation, and Letters from Columbus, an American is one who has a desire for success, money, power, and freedom. It is through the stories of the past that provide proof to that statement. In the story of Equiano, slaves were brought to America, to fulfill America’s need for power and money, but the story also shows the desire for freedom. Equiano was a young boy who was ripped out of Nigeria and transported by boat to be sold as a slave in America. He suffered the long, awful boat ride, and...
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...Javan Pruett Introduction to Fire Prevention and Public Education What it Means to be a Firefighter 2-25-2015 People choose the careers they do for a variety of reasons. Some of those are money, enjoyment of the job, or the opportunities their profession affords them, such as traveling. I do feel that it is important for you to choose your profession and not the other way around, or for a parent to choose it for you. I chose to pursue a career in the fire service for many reasons. When I was a child I wanted to be a firefighter to ride on the big red truck. After 15 years in the fire service I have a much better idea of what it means to be a firefighter. Being a firefighter comes with something that you must be very diligent to protect, and that is the trust of the public. No other profession is as trusted as we are. That is one of the things that we can have a little pride in. Having the desire to be a firefighter hopefully means that you have a desire to help the people in your community. A big part of that means that we not only help them in the time of their emergency but also that we be proactive in helping them from having accidents in the first place. On the internal side, being a firefighter is very rewarding because of the relationship built between firefighters. Firefighters tend to develop closer friendships with not only their coworkers, but also their families tend to grow closer to each other than in other professions also...
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...Patrick Trainor THEO – 104 What it means to be a Christian What it means to be a Christian; hmm. Prior to this class I thought I knew all I needed to know about being Christian: read the bible, attend mass, work hard, and be good to my family, the usual. After going through this course and reading more about the bible itself and conversing with those in the class I definitely feel more enlightened to what it takes to be a Christian. The day to day lives that we all live nowadays tend to consume us so much that I think we forget why we are what we are. And I think this class has helped to reaffirm why I am a Christian. Everyone knows that Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary, but no one actually talks about why this is important; to them or to Christianity. To me this is kind of like a director foreshadowing in a movie. GOD was able to see that having Jesus born of a virgin would only enhance the believability of his deity by having this occur. Human skepticism is way too advanced and this just seems to be the obvious reason for setting this up this way. Just think had Jesus been born of a normal woman, in a normal setting, normal family, everyone would just assume he was normal. There would be no added credence to his power, knowledge, and compassion. It has in many ways added incentive for people to believe in him. So GOD was able to see into the future that we as a race would question, protest, and even take contrarian points of view in a unified opposition had this not...
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...being an NCO is like being a father. Soldiers look up to us for guidance, much like our children do. Soldiers look at how we handle situations, and they learn from that. They may not agree with us on the way that we think, but it is our job to show them the right way. I have looked up to my NCOs for guidance on many things, some simple, and some more complex. I feel an NCO should be that father figure, or older brother type, to our soldiers. Be there to help guide them. Every soldier looks at an NCO for a different reason. Sometimes it’s for how they lead soldiers. Sometimes for how they listen and communicate to soldiers. Sometimes it’s in a negative way and they are learning what not to do as an NCO, so that when they become an NCO, they don’t do the same to their soldiers. Soldiers only get "snapshots" of what we do, but they judge how we are as NCO's from those snapshots. Appearance...
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...As a Non-commissioned Officer you can expect me to be a professional leader dedicated to taking care of soldiers, the mission, and the army way of life. You can expect me to use Army Regulations, Technical Manuals, and direct orders from my superiors as my guidance on what actions to take in each situation faced whether tactical or technical. I will not be afraid to make sound and timely decisions in the absence of my leadership’s orders. When left in charge I will take charge. My leadership can expect a top tier performer who strives to be one of the most competent Non-commissioned Officer’s within the unit. I will do this by adhering to the regulations, unit sop’s and any other guidance which governs my section. I will ensure my soldiers do the same, holding them to strict but attainable standards and expecting nothing less. I will teach, coach, counsel, and mentor these soldiers-teaching them what a leader is and grooming them to be leaders also. My peers can expect a trustworthy co-worker, who will help hold them up when they are down and embrace them when they are up. I will be understanding and considerate when dealing with my peers ensuring not to step into their areas of responsibility without cause. I will give them advice and instruction in areas they are not as strong in and lending help to their sections when the mission dictates a need for it. When they are out of the office I will take care of their soldiers and sections as if they are my own. My soldiers...
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...fossil fuel and ores to rich history and culture. The land is fertile and has the capability to produce many Rabi and Kharip crops. Now if we scan the country and try to name the prosperous states, we can count them on finger tips. Among which Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab and Goa may be the front runners. Odisha may not even appear in the first 10. So what makes these states economically better than us despite the fact that we are far wealthier than the others in terms of Natural Resources, history, culture and intelligent brains? To find out let’s have a closer look at the simple strategies adopted by the prosperous states. My father always said, owning a gold brick does not make you rich. You will be rich only when you learn to make a fortune out of it. It is that simple. The prosperous states have done this. Only that in their case, the areas of their strength was their gold brick. Gujarat is strong in entrepreneurship and business sense, Goa is rich in natural landscapes and Punjab is rich with fertile agricultural land. These states have worked on their strengths to develop themselves. When I say the states have done it, I mean the contribution of both government and people alike in the whole process. Call it my fortune or misfortune, I have had many chances of facing severe natural calamities while my stay in Gujarat, including earthquake (2001), Cyclone (1998), draught (1997 to 2002). But every time nature strikes Gujarat, I have noticed general public volunteering to...
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...Expression and Devotion to Our Country What Makes a Person an American? What does it truly mean to be an American? There are so many possibilities when it comes to answering this question. Is it your patriotism, equality, or your freedom? Many would say that all three of these things are large factors of being an American. It is seen as a rather obligatory job for Americans to take their citizenship seriously. If you are an American, you are encouraged to talk positively about your country, and also to fulfill your duties as a citizen. Using your freedom as an advantage, by voting, and participating in the enrichment of your country. To be an American is to be patriotic, express your equality, and embrace the freedoms presented by our founding fathers without overstepping boundaries. Patriotism is a very important aspect of most Americans' lives. To be patriotic is to have or express devotion and vigorous support for one's country. Everyday Americans show patriotism not only in simple actions, but also by taking extreme measures and risks in...
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...These symbols mean a lot to me, I say this because there are a lot of things that I do in life as a young woman. These symbols represent how I get through things no matter what. I try my hardest to get through things that bother me or that are hard on me. Some things will bother me but I just have to think about Hope, Love, Faith, and the symbol of my horoscope. These symbols of my life they have to do with me and my family. It is easy on me because I know what they go through just by talking to me. The first symbol is the cross in the middle represents me in church. It represents me in church because I’m really big when it comes to church. I like to sing on the Worship team, do offering, or I’m greeting people. My leaders are great when it comes to church I’m blessed to be a part of Victory Outreach Phoenix. Now that I’m a part of VOPHX and also a leader it makes me feel great because I’ve been changed by god. Sometimes I do the kids check in or I’m teaching a class. Fridays we have bible study at my brother and sister in laws house, and I teach the younger kids there. The kids that I teach there they love to hear about god. I’m glad that I make my parents proud...
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