Undergraduate / I get caught skipping school and in the middle of the pursuit [2]

As a dedicated student, my life has revolved around the school. Back in Korea, I would stay in school studying for more than fourteen hours a day, spending more time with my friends and teachers than I did with my family. I wish I could proudly say that I never made my parents mad concerning stuff going around at school, but things were not always that perfect.

When I was in ninth grade, my school was implementing an individual studying session called "the extra studying session after school" from four to ten. During the studying session, students would go over the things that they learned that very day, and would ask their teachers about the things that they did not fully comprehend. Also, the time could be used wisely to finish homework or look at the materials the teachers would go over the next day.

Only fifteen years old, staying for another six hours seemed a bit too much for me. I was staying after school not necessarily to study but because the teachers and parents were forcing me to do so. Then, I found out that my peers were planning to leave the school building under the weak surveillance of the teacher in charge. Having heard their plan, I begged them to put me on their team. Fortunately enough, I was able to be a member of the so called "expedition".

The time of the great exodus came when the bell indicating the end of regular school period rung. At first, I was somewhat discouraged thinking that I could be in great trouble if I get caught skipping school. However, when my friends told me about their plan on going to the amusement park if our escape was successful, my mind was totally fixed on the idea of getting myself outside the school building.

After a few minutes, I discovered myself laughing as hard as I could with my friends after evading the teacher standing right in front of the school gate. We discussed about how brave we were and pitied those who were still at the school waiting for the school to finish at ten. Now, it was completely the time of us. We went to the amusement park nearby and enjoyed our free time. When I returned home, I acted as if I was tired from studying all day and my parents did not seem even a little bit suspicious.

Realizing how easy it was to trick my parents and the teachers, I was not afraid of running away from school again. What was different about this time was that we gained a few more members in our sneak team. Luckily, all of us could flee without getting caught-at least we thought. Our team was extremely proud of ourselves for doing what we thought was "brave". At that time, we were not afraid of anything.

However, everything was about to change in a matter of time. As we walked out the school gate, we soon learned that our chemistry teacher was coming back from his lunch period. Noticing that we were doing what we were not supposed to be doing, he started walking toward us. Befuddled and completely shocked, all of us started running in different directions. However, he was faster than me. I finally got caught in the middle of the pursuit. Next thing I could wish is that he does not tell my parents of the wrong that I have committed.

When I returned to school, I sat nervously waiting to be punished. Fortunately, the teacher only made me write a page of self-examination paper in which I had to write down what I did wrong and promise not to repeat it. Also, he lectured me on how he used to run away from school when he was young and finally realize that it was dumb to do so. It was somewhat interesting to hear about a teacher escaping from school when he was young. His fun but didactic story rendered me to reflect on my wrongdoings and admit that I was wrong.

I would assert that getting caught by a teacher during skipping school was certainly not the happiest experience of my life. However, it was a valuable experience that taught me that trying to fool your elders is never a smart move. Also, it has taught me that studying is not to benefit others but you. Now I have learned this, I try studying for myself and not to make my parents or teachers content. Looking back at this embarrassing memory makes me be grateful to the teacher who captured me because I would have repeatedly skipped school if it was not for him.

Undergraduate / I always try staying responsible for the actions I take and the words I speak - my father influence [3]

In such an egocentric environment we dwell in, we are prone to thinking that responsibility is rather an unnecessary factor in making us succeed in life. I was not an exception. Yet, my father has altered my way of looking at the world. Having been raised under highly responsible father, I have always witnessed him keeping his words and staying accountable for the actions that he takes. He would never blame others for faults or take actions that are immoral. As a child, I would watch him and would try to stay as responsible as he was and still try to do so now. Thus, I can certainly articulate that his responsible actions had influenced me in a positive way.

When I was a kid, I was one of those children who would never take part in group projects assigned to us in school. Believing that my partners would do my work, I would always depend on them to make my grades for me. With almost no participation, I would receive high grades on group projects and feel no sense of guilt. I would make fun of those who worked industriously to earn their grades because to me, they seemed as if they were toiling on the work that other people would eventually do for them. Obviously, I was wrong because I did not recognize the importance of being responsible then.

After returning home with a perfect grade on a group project made by my group members, I would tell my father how they stupid they were for doing all the work for me. Looking somewhat shocked but not losing his temper, he lectured me on the significance of responsibility. He commented that if everyone thought the way I did, our world would be in total chaos. He stated that no one would even try doing the work allotted to them, because they might think that others would finish the duty for them. He remarked that sometimes he also wants to just quit working on his duty and come home. However, he asserted that if he does not cope with the work assigned to him, the whole company could be at risk, making the problem even worse. At first, I was puzzled by his remarks, because I thought that one person not doing his work would not make a whole lot of difference to the group. However, it seemed that if more and more people leave their duty to other people, our society would be extremely inefficient. Thus, after talking with him about the importance of being responsible for the actions that one takes, his teachings started making sense to me. Apparently, he had succeeded in enlightening me with the lessons that could not be learned somewhere else.

I felt completely fresh the next day. I first apologized to my friends for being so irresponsible for the work assigned to me. The next time we were given a group project, I was totally a different person. After finishing the duty assigned to me, I would go around looking for people seeking my help. Also, when I saw a group member not doing his work, I would deliver the lecture like my father had done to me in the past. My father had not only influenced me but also the whole classroom.

To this day, I always try staying responsible for the actions I take and the words I speak. For example, if I make a promise, I try my best not to break it because I have made an oath and not keeping it would disappoint not only me but those who have faith in me. Also, I never do things that I know are definitely immoral like littering on the ground. By being responsible, I believe I contribute to the well-being of our community. To sum up, my father has influenced me with his especially responsible character and I really thank him for doing so.

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Undergraduate / 'Passion and demand for business' - u of m-what led me to major in business? [3]

I have always felt an intimate attachment toward the field of business. The dream of majoring in business has fascinated me not only for the abundant opportunities it offers but also its practicality. Furthermore, the demand for business majors is skyrocketing as the years pass by.

I am well aware that majoring in the field of business is as straightforward as people may think it is. There are more occupation opportunities in business than almost any other fields. For example, business majors can choose to specialize in accounting, finance, human resources, marketing, non-profits, real estate or any other industry that relate to business.

The practicality of business makes its principles useful in almost every aspect of organization, regardless of its industry. Individuals with profound knowledge in the field of business are not only poised to start their own business but they also possess the necessary skills and abilities to become successful personnel in the industry of their choice.

The demand for business majors will always be high since there are endless numbers of career opportunities available to those intellects with deep comprehension in the field of business. Employers in various industries seek individuals who have been trained to organize, work as a team and manage within an organization.

Majoring in business has been a passion of mine since I was young. With its mesmerizing vocational opportunities, it is one of the most wonderful majors available for college students including me. Also, since business touches almost every aspect of our lives, profound understanding of it will grant me the ability to perceive how our economy works. Lastly, the rising demand for business majors makes the field of business an especially enthralling area of study.

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