What is so interesting about me that few words would attract strangers? I’ve always hated this question. One thing I couldn’t understand in international society was that others were so proud of every little thing. In Korean culture, a person is bound to be humble even if he is adept; we say, “no, no. I’m not good. You’re better.” Relatively novel idea of bold confidence, which I felt aloof from, became the most important insight I gained over the years. Humility is an essential aspect of a person; however, being able to distinguish between developing strength and boasting is as important, if not more. Therefore, although I may be not eloquent in elaborating my strengths, I can finish this essay. Multicultural advantages I gained living in South Korea, India and Indonesia became apparent as time passed. Conversations I had with friends and family helped me apprehend the contrast in thinking patterns. I could approach others more easily and have nearly-gone judgmental mindset. I was intrigued to learn that the whole world …show more content…
Now it is my own will and effort, whether to pop them, keep them, or blow into them even more. Ever since I was in grade 9, I’ve always dreamt to be on Google’s front page: “Jisoo Kim’s 130th birthday!” This is not about fame or recognition, but my work in the world. Successful life, I believe, is a livelihood that accomplishes one’s list of wills, which in my case is contributing to the international society. Within the international environment SIM Global Education provides, I will be able to improve myself as both scholar and a person. I would be able to grow independence to make my own choices and carry the responsibilities of the repercussions. Till now, I have been under my parents’ protection; when I go out to the real world, I picture myself to be sturdy yet adaptable individual with obligations. I trust the University of London with its brilliant programs from LSE will shape me into that
With this fundamental change in my attitude, I became a new person and since then I’ve only gotten stronger physically, mentally, and emotionally. Without this activity I would have been stunted, I would have remained the overweight introvert who didn’t fit in during middle
The world, as well as ourselves, can become confident. I will encourage scholarship, leadership, and good citizenship with my school and community. With my hardwork, not only shall I benefit, but all that I help shall be benefited as well.
Before this experience, I did not think twice about sitting down to watch netflix instead of playing outside. I did not think twice about eating whenever I was hungry. I did not think twice before texting a friend instead of going to visit them. I did not think twice about what my education system I did not think twice about the amount of
I wish not to base my level of successfulness on the amount of money I earn or receive, but on the amount of heart I give to others and my work. Over the next thirty years my success will be reflected by a number of significant milestones that will lead me into a career in the music industry. The hard work and values my Ghanaian immigrant parents instilled in me has led to my academic success as I was constantly reminded of the value of education. Pushed to do better everyday, my parents were successfully able to build up a strong work ethic in me.
I became adept of asking what people were doing and if I could make a suggestion before offering one. Small changes like these help individuals bring structure to their thinking processes and encourages independence. I plan on sharing the information I’ve learned with my co-workers at Kermode to enhance our working relationship with our clients and I shall continue to enjoy being
B. Definition of Problems/Issues The title of the document Welcoming the Stranger among Us: Unity in Diversity, word by word, tells us four elements: the action, the subject, the reality, and the purpose (goal) in order to approach the issue of receiving immigrants in the Church. The document defines, “Unity in diversity is the vision that we bishops, as pastors of the Church in the United States, offer to our people as they welcome the new immigrants and refugees who come to our shores”. The document contextualizes the call to “conversion, communion, and solidarity” in Ecclesia in America as the way to pursue the vision of “unity in diversity” with a “new evangelization.”
Introduction: Who Am I? Every person in the world has come to be where they are in a different way. Each possesses different traits and characteristics that influence how their lives will carry out. These different characteristics make up an individual’s social location.
An outsider is a person who does not belong in a certain party or a group. An outsider is left out from parties, groups, and even sometimes they are not allowed near a place or person. Outsiders are not cool and people do not like them or are not drawn to them. Synonyms such as the odd one out, stranger, and refugee say it all. All of these words are example of what outsiders feel like or what outsiders are.
Colleen is a 20-year-old university student who is outgoing, energetic and confident. Her interests involve performing, traveling and swimming. Colleen’s friends find her enthusiastic about life and open to new ideas and change. Colleen is currently studying psychology and aspires to work as a lecturer to share what she has learnt with others. As Colleen has siblings and cousins who excel in academic performance, she possesses a high motivation to strive for success in order to keep up with the people around her.
ENG-122 Reflective Essay My writing process has changed tremendously over the course of this class. I feel more accomplished, confident and I feel sometimes that my ideas and thoughts just come in to my mind out of nowhere and I start writing about anything now. I pay attention to my punctuation and grammar more as I have polished them more now, not only when I write but then others write as well. I am constantly looking for errors and I highly think this is helping me a lot in my career.
Your legacy is in your actions and what people remember. Many think one's legacy, is some monetary or wonderful gift one leaves those they love, or people they know. But I am here to tell you, that it's not your legacy, your legacy is in what is remembered about you, and what you leave behind in people’s memories and actions. Be it positive or negative, each lesson you teach is your legacy. Every day you work and speak and give motivation is your legacy.
Learning to develop a heathy mindset has begun to change circumstances I had begun to feel caged in. Allowing myself to become focused on what I could be makes all the difference with getting lost in my
We go through our everyday lives performing random acts of kindness but sometimes we fail to notice them. Over the last five days, I have documented some of the acts of kindness that I already did but failed to reflect on them after. Some of the things that I noticed was the reactions people had after being nice to them or asking them how their day was going. Their reactions were mostly positive, but sometimes they looked at me kind of weird and gave me very brief answers. Not all of my acts of kindness were towards others, I added some personal acts of kindness because they helped me relax and decompress.
The definition of multiculturalism is when you have cultural diversity within a society. Many people assume that having a multicultural society is a great thing, and in most ways it is. However, with a multicultural society, some problems will occur. In this essay I will debate whether or not a multicultural society is a good thing, and will be pointing out advantages and disadvantages.
For example, I have learned that a tend to drift away from my beliefs more than anyone else in my family because I am so curious of other beliefs and the way they view things. I strive to learn about other cultures views and beliefs on things. Facial feedback is so very important. It makes you learn about other people’s .0.0feelings when they aren’t not verbally telling you.