Amsterdam Reflection Statement

Being an active member of the community that surround us is a priority in today’s society. Therefore, having the opportunity to assist seminars, partake in internships, study abroad or simply engage myself in activities where I will be able to discuss current issues and network with the leaders of today and tomorrow, is definitely one of those experiences that I’m looking forward the most. In addition, I believe that being part of such a diverse program and university will offered me the necessary tools to emerge as a more understanding, caring and accepting human being. I believe that The Honors College will be able to continuously feed my intellectual curiosity and my desire to become a better global citizen. I look forward to the challenges and opportunities that studying in your university may present, and will definitely value the opportunity of adding a bit of myself to your institution while hopefully being able to conquer new obstacles through my

The problems that are approached in her essay I Must Write What I Know So I’ll Know That I’ve Known It All Along are ongoing problems in today’s society. Even though most of her main points were directed towards discrimination of race and gender, it can be accommodated with problems in the twentieth century. She spoke of a woman that had experience not knowing who she was and the struggle it truly was. Today, I believe that people are afraid to admit their struggle and do not want to confront them our of embarrassment. Adisa’s words were sincere and comforting, her purpose was seen clearly and struck deep to the

Franklin was deeply involved in the painful debates that helped reshape America’s racial identity, working with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., W.E.B. DuBois, Thurgood Marshal and other major civil rights figures of the 20th century.” (Yarrow). The ability of Dr. Franklin to join and gain acceptance to the Civil Rights movement is a testament to the influence of his mother’s calm composure on the walk back home influenced Dr. Franklin to strive to change the laws

I think that this quality is crucial to progress in both physical and spiritual life. I learned that perseverance was the key to success through my study of The Secret Life of Bees, Maus, and La Linea. While studying the second book of the year, The Secret Life of Bees, I saw various illustrations of perseverance. This is the story of a young girl pursuing truth about her mother's death and along the way encountering some of the most influential people in her young life. Perseverance was a driving factor

The central theme of questions she receives are, “Do you feel any different?” Her honest response was that she was still feeling all the insecurities she was feeling prior to this assignment, when it came time to be herself she had regressed even further in the road to self-improvement. Walking into her workplace she felt the looks given to her seemed to be asking “Who are you to be here?” reflecting her inner thoughts. The author continuously shows vulnerability and honesty in her feelings, as well as relating her inner thoughts to the audience. All of these things allow the audience to connect with the author on an honest and emotional plane. Hughes makes a point to mention this experience was not a cure all for her anxieties but that she still learned something from

Change is an inevitable aspect of life; however the most significant changes occur when an individual develops a sought after skill or learns imperative information. In the novel The Book Thief the novel’s main protagonist Liesel Meminger encounters numerous moments which help define her characterization as she grows as a character. Firstly one of Liesel’s most poignant moments occurs once she pieces together her vague past and during the same process discovers her reason for loathing Hitler. When Liesel heard the word communist being mentioned in a negative connotation at the book burning, she became stricken with fear as this word was all she knew of her past life. Liesel’s desire for answers on her Mother’s disappearance leads to her asking Hans if Hitler was one

Being a Senator for my class means representing and bringing to the table an attitude conductive to making a positive change. I would love to be involved in the decision-making process that impacts all aspects of being a Knox student. Throughout the years, I have continuously added more responsibilities on my plate; becoming Senator will allow me to truly take a step into a position that will help everyone. My ideas for student senate range from taking a good look into the housing conditions of Seymour Hall and other buildings, better peer mediation, and more. I will be looking forward to working with all of you reading this now if I get elected as Senator for the Class of 2019.

Duke Economics’ Centers and Initiates stood out to me when researching economics programs. The Economics Center for Teaching particularly caught my eye. The opportunities this center provides for undergraduate involvement in the groundbreaking research occurring at Duke attracted me immediately. I consider Duke a good match for me because I don’t want a passive undergraduate education, I want an active one. I believe Duke’s Economics Center for Teaching can provide the active, undergraduate research opportunities I seek.

In order to be the ultimate leader, Tenney believes you must commit to continuous growth both personally and professionally. In the fire service there are always new ideas and thoughts on how to do things. As a leader I must continue to learn and grow throughout my career. I plan to continue to take classes and further my education. There is always more to learn and as the fire service evolves there will continue to be changes.

My experience with the Certificate in International Learning has been a journey of self-awareness and growth. The certificate has allowed me to incorporate cultural experiences into my degree, which has challenged my perceptions of the world and the possibilities of what I can do. The requirements necessary to complete the Certificate in International Learning have spanned the course of my entire degree and I think, upon reflection, these experiences have helped expand my communication skills and broadened my knowledge of global affairs. The first set of requirements that I completed for the CIL certificate was the language competency and the twelve credits of globally minded courses. I took Spanish 111 and 112 as my language courses.

Growing up in a culturally diverse city in Nashville, I have gained cultural competency from my interactions with people from a plethora of ethnic backgrounds. Lastly, I am a highly ambitious person who always looks to broaden his horizons. Thus, I’m returning to school for the upcoming fall semester to take upper-division biology courses. I plan to take anatomy and physiology I and II, physiology, and research if the opportunity is available. These classes will better prepare me for medical school by helping me establish a solid foundation in the anatomical sciences.

We will draw out of the observed sample a certain number of willing participants with whom we will conduct interviews in which we will ask them about the evolution of their fashion identity since they have become Davidson student and also how they perceive Davidson fashion identity. Besides, even though this evolution might not have been consciously directed, we will still look for its reason in order to understand the sociological power, which drove them in this new direction. Taking advantage of the international diversity present on campus, our sample will not only include American students but also international ones in order to widen even more the spectrum of our

My American Dream is for American to be more helpful with granting immigrant United States citizenship.College will help me fulfil my dream by granting me the The opportunities to learn the very complex political relationship and ideas dealing with immigration in United States. Since, I will be learning from the best professors in political science and they will make me make connections further down my political career. I Will make many friends that believe in my cause and will

Protestants and Catholics were constantly trying to reinvent to common social norms that were already in placed in order to please their denomination. In the 1630s the Puritans, led by John Winthrop, settled in Boston with hopes of reforming the Church of England and emplacing their religion and its social values with of those who are already there (primarily Native Americans). Around twelve years later some Puritans, such as Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson, and Thomas Hooker, tried to reinvent the morals and theology of the Puritan Community. Years later in the 1730s and 1740s there is a revival called the Great Awakening which focused on reinventing the way people conducted their life and a call for personal choice.