Category: Personal Experience

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, independence can be defined in two ways: freedom from being governed or ruled by another country; and the ability to live your life without being helped or influenced by other people (Cambridge). The latter definition better represents how I feel about myself. Other people may say that independence means totally…

My Virtual Life (MVL) is an interactive online simulation that is divided into two parts. The first simulation allows you to raise a child from birth to age 18 and monitor the effects of your parenting decisions. The second simulation allows you to make first-person decisions and see the impact of those decisions on your…

have you heard that the human mind has the ability to make you see your life flash before your eyes? You might ask yourself for what purpose? I say for the purpose to ask myself where did I go wrong. Perhaps for you to plead clemency to the lord above to forgive you for the…

My ambition to become a nurse has stemmed from a growing sense that my own personal fulfillment comes from serving those who are most vulnerable. Throughout my later school years, I worked in a hospitality role, thus where I developed my communication skills which allowed me to relate to the demands of other people. Once…

Introduction Since beginning my theological studies this year, I have become more aware of my developing theological method. Thorsen believes that all Christians are constantly reflecting on their beliefs in a methodological way, whether they realize it or not. Up until recently, I would have placed myself in the latter category – often reflecting on…

I don’t know about you, but the holidays hit differently this year. It makes sense since I’ve changed dramatically in the last 10 months, but that transformation became much more noticeable during my time back home. Just to set the stage, let me tell you a bit about what to expect from my family during…

I am privileged. Profoundly, unequivocally privileged, because I was loved from the beginning. And not only loved but I was also supported. Both of my parents were born in Southern India in extremely conservative families. My grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, second cousins and even the dog next door were all exceedingly religious, traditional, sexist,…

When I was my family and I just moved to our new house in Caddo. We were all really excited because our old house was kind of old and gross. Our new house had land, unlike our old house which had a tiny backyard. My dad decided to get us a four-wheeler. He really just…

A role model is a person we look up to. It is a person who inspires us and profoundly impacts our lives. This person has guided me and is still guiding me in the right direction. This person is my father who has prevented me from deviating from my path. My father is an example…

Throughout my childhood, I faced many challenges that shaped the person that I am today. However, my traumatic experience at the age of 6 completely changed my life and my parents too. On a summer day, my older cousins were having fun in the pool and my urge to jump in turned to be into…