Category: Personal Experience

Personal responsibility is the idea that human beings choose, instigate, or otherwise cause their own actions. A corollary idea is that because we cause our actions, we can be held morally accountable or legally liable. The definition of education is the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university. In…

The influence that a brilliant teacher can have on the life chances of children should never be underestimated. I learned this through my own personal experiences throughout secondary school, with one particular teacher investing her time in me and never doubting my capabilities – helping me achieve more than I ever thought I could. Her…

Studying human behavior is an integral part of Psychology; thus my fascination for the subject began when I started to notice certain characteristics shown by my brother, who has Asperger’s Syndrome. His behavior led me to question why people act in certain ways and what drives their thoughts and behavior. This was the establishing point…

Today I am going to be discussing why video games are affecting us in a negative way. I want to discuss this topic as it is something I feel very passionate about, as I feel I spend too much time on video games and believe this is the case for many people. There are many…

The aim of this report is to look at the lived experiences of those who have received sex education while at school, and the impacts this education has on people in their later lives. Previous research has been evaluated in the Irish context, yet no research has looked into creating more inclusive sex education in…

Abstract In this research paper, I will share my personal history in after-school programs and attempt to chronicle the history of funding for after-school programs in California. This will include a history of the positive effects of these programs in general and the proven effects that budget cuts could have on student outcomes. Included in…

For the past few years, I have been involved in Student Council as the class treasurer, in Boy Scouts as the Patrol Leader, in an extracurricular speech club as a team captain, and in tennis as a captain. Being on Student Council has greatly improved my presentation and leadership skills. Speaking to a group of…

I am Kurt Video T. Ocampos, 32 years old and single. I earned my bachelor’s degree of Bachelor in Business Administration majoring in Management from Silliman University College of Business Administration in Dumaguete City Philippines in October 2008. I chose this course as I felt that this field was in strong demand in different industries…

Studying abroad at my first choice, the University of California, would be a monumental step in realizing my personal, academic, and career goals to my highest potential. The UC campuses all have a great reputation and are amongst the world`s leading universities for computer science, providing superior education and making great research contributions. California is…

My informative speech was about the life of an international student. Overall, I think that considering it was my first speech, it went well. After I was done with it, I felt as if a big weight was lifted off of my shoulders because all the fear went away, but I also became more self-conscious…