Undergraduate / My autistic sister - majored in unafraid [3]

tell us a time when you "majored in unafraid"?

To "major in unafraid" is a metaphor that is used to encourage others to challenge their minds and learn how beautiful a challenged mind is. To me, I "major in unafraid" with my autistic sister. Having an autistic sister taught me to become an open minded and unbiased person. Since my sister is nonverbal I try to think of ways to better our communications so I started to teach her sign language. One of the characteristics of autistics is that they become impatient and with that I challenge myself to think of ways to teach her sign language in an entertaining way so that she does not reject what I am teaching her. Knowing it takes time for her to adjust to new words; it taught me to not give up on her and continue to teach words that she had forgotten. By spending lots of time with Ashwag I learned to study her body language which gives me a better understanding on what she is feeling. Having an autistic member in the family is a blessing to me because if it was not for Ashwag then I would probably not be as open minded and as willing to be challenged in life as I am today.

Writing Feedback / Psychology - my favorite class and reasons [2]

WHAT YOUR FAVORITE CLASS AND WHY?

The study of the human mind, body and behavior has been an interest of mine since my early teenage years. Since its introduction in the early 1800's by Wilhelm Wundt, a Germany scientist, psychology has expanded to several different fields. In almost every field of psychology there are four major goals that psychologist follow. First, they have to describe what occurred then explain why it occurred, predict what event is likely to occur next and then try to control the disorder.

Taking a psychology class has enhanced my understanding of the human mind, body, and human behavior. In class we study and learn about several psychotic criminals such as Jeffrey Dahmer and Jack The Ripper. In order for us to understand how and why people become psychotic we first trace back to childhood and search for any evidence that may explain their psychotic actions, thoughts and behaviors. Psychology is used to understand why people suffer from certain disorders and to try and help people over come it.

Psychology teaches people the sign of any emotional and psychological hardship that one might go through. With the skills that I am learning in class I have the ability to help others and try to find the best solutions. An anonymous writer once said its "Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot" and that's the main reason why I love going to my psychology class. To me psychology made me a better person in understand differences in people rather then reject them.

Undergraduate / 'My dream' - why columbia [2]

THE QUESTION IS WHY DO YOU WANT TO ATTENED COLUMBIA UNIVERSTIY?

On November 4, 2008 people all around the world were standing on their toes, waiting for seconds that seemed to be like minutes, waiting for minutes that seemed to be hours, and hours that seemed to like days, just waiting to witness history that was about to be made. On November 4, 2008 President Barak Hussein Obama was elected to be the President of the United States of America. That moment was one of those moments you needed to see in order to believe that the world might start to change, change in a beneficial way instead of a harmful way. The people of America and the world wanted changes which lead President Barak Obama to be elected as president.

Being a curious person that I am I was researching about President Barak Obama. I wanted to know what made him the person that he is, what encouraged him to become the first African American president, what made him such a great speaker and what made him such a great leader. I read that he attended Columbia University and received a Political Science degree. Columbia University has such an amazing attitude towards diversity, new ideas, studies, clubs, and students Attending Columbia University would be a dream comes true for me, I want to become that great leader, that great speaker, and have the same courage that President Barak Obama had when he ran for president. If Barak Obamas dream was to become the President of the United States of America then my dream to attend Columbia University might just be the same.

Book Reports / CHILD CALLED IT - my summer book review [6]

DURING THE SUMMER WHAT BOOK DID YOU READ AND WHY, HOW DID IT AFFECT YOU?

"A Child called It" is a book that is known to be one of the worst documented cases of child abuse. Dave had to endure numerous types of abuse such as starvation, cruelty and torture for the majority of his childhood. This is an incredible story that encouraged me to become a strong person in times were it is very difficult to do so.

When reading this book, I was shocked by the different levels of cruelty that Dave faced. I was amazed on how this book had a major impact in my life. Now, after reading this book I noticed that I am a more understanding and kind person towards children. Knowing that Dave could have been freed from his mothers insanity if only people were more opened. When reading this book, it constantly shows us the different opportunity that Dave had to free himself if only he had the courage to talk to someone about this torturing life. I tried to study his mother's actions towards Dave and wondered how and why she gained such hate towards her son. He would try everyday to survive from his mother's torturous games, leaving him to find the strength to fend for himself. "A Child Called It" is an inspiration to all readers; it is a message of resilience, strength and spirit. We all have the courage and ability to leave our dark past behind us and search for a better tomorrow.

Writing Feedback / historical women in US history [2]

No matter where you are around the world women play a big role in society. Women's importance can not be denied in history especially in American history. One of the most inspiring women in American history is Susan Brownell Anthony. Susan's role in American history was very significant she stood up for women to have equal rights and freedom as man. If I have an opportunity to go back in time and ask Susan one question it would be were and how did she gain the courage that she had when she dedicated her life to the women suffrage movement which lead to the nineteenth amendment. I ask this question because even today women do not have quality and just reading about her achievements inspires me to make a difference. Susan once said "Women must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself" and with this quote I want to become a more independent women that Susan sacrificed her life to prove to the world.

Writing Feedback / 'education is the backbone of success' - personal essay [2]

What made me realize that education is the backbone of success was when I was in the seventh grade the second time. I still remember the total shame that I felt entering the classroom and seeing all eyes gazing at me with total judgment that took control of their facial expressions, without one spoken word; their scrutiny was so loud and clear. In my graduation ceremony I received two awards; an Outstanding Academic Excellent Award and the English Outstanding Accomplishment Award. I finally understood what hard work was and realized that if I want to prove others wrong then I first have to prove myself right. I look back now and it makes me smile because the person I am today is a product of the person that went through that entire year of humiliation, understanding, and hard work. What I had gained that year was a blessing in disguise. That experience made me recognize the value of education and creating this personal goal of making a difference in the world.

Undergraduate / My thirsts for knowledge - HEOP college [3]

People normally ask each other what's their biggest dream, what do they want out of life and what do they want to do in the future? These are hard questions to answer because what is the right answer to these questions and to me the answer is simple, education. Why education you think, well without an education it's hard to understand, live and enjoy life especially in today's society.

My thirsts for knowledge comes from seeing my parents struggle to pay bills and making ends meet. Having an education is a big deal to me because without an education my future will not be as bright as I want it to be. I am a very dedicated person towards my education, community, and future and if I get accepted to the HEOP it would be greatly appreciated. Knowing that it would be nearly impossible for me to afford to attend an amazing school like Barnard College, the HEOP will help me gain qualities that I would not gain from other schools.

Essays / 'to become an open minded person' - why BARNARD [2]

In my junior year I started to do research about colleges that would fit me best and I came across Barnard College which to me seemed to be the perfect fit. Coming from a big family with different point of views trended me to become an open minded person, a person who loves to try something new and loves to learn. Barnard seems to be perfect for me because Barnard has such a diversity that practically makes you feel like your all around the world. When sitting in a classroom felled with independent minded women who are focused and highly ambitious encourages me to for full my dreams and not a lot of school has such a devotion to empower women in their community. Barnard is well known for their amazing programs that help women become successful in life. I would love the opportunity to be part of a community that's felled with intelligent and ambitious women. Being in an environment where my peers and professors know me personally make me feel the importance of being myself.

Undergraduate / "major in unafraid"- this is my BARNARD essay [2]

When people ask each other what they are majoring in, people normally give a will known major such as sciences, art, math, and history. One of the most important thing to learn in life is to "major in unafraid". To "major in unafraid" is a metaphor that is used to try to encourage people to challenge their minds and learn how beautiful a challenged mind is. Being a senior in high school I am in the process of learning the basics of majoring in unafraid due to all my activities, responsibilities, and school requirements. It hasn't been a day where I had not learned something, whether it's a math problem, learned how to say hi in a different language or even learned love. Taking extra classes to challenge my intelligence makes me feel confident in the way I speak and present myself. By understanding what Anna was saying I hope that I get accepted to Barnard College with the desire to explore and discover more about myself, community, and the world.

Undergraduate / 'In the summer' - How did you first learn about Wagner College? [2]

How did you first learn about Wagner College?

Who would ever know that getting lost is a good thing? In the summer I went to Staten Island with my sister to find a dress for an up coming wedding that we were going to attend to. At the end of our day we found a gorgeous dress that fit me perfectly. On our way home we kind of got lost and couldn't find the way back, we searched like owls in the night for directions and asked people for help. As I was looking around I saw a beautiful ancient building that looked like a castle and had a field that looked like it extended for miles. I asked my sister if she was seeing what I was seeing, she told me that that building was Wagner College and that is where my adventure started. Within that week I asked my friend if she wanted to come with me to see Wagner College and that's when I true realized the true beauty of the campus, the amazing programs that Wagner offers and the kind people that helped us find our way within the campus. Clay Bedford once said "You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives." This quote is an inspiring quote to me because it is encouraging me to go out and try to learn something new every day. If I had not been curious about that ancient building then I wouldn't have a chance to be educated about Wagner College.

Undergraduate / 'Judging a book by its cover' - essay for Wagnar College [NEW]

Judging a book by its cover is not a great way to pick the right book for you but in this case it is. Walking on the rich fertilized soil of Wagner College campus amazed me. As I walked and tried to absorbing everything in I saw a lot of students laying on the field and using the beautiful trees for shade and it made me feel like they felt that they were at home. To me the most important elements is having a place to relax and having amazing programs that would help me reach my goal to become that successful person that I see myself as in the future. Knowing that Wagner College has such amazing programs that helped thousands of students graduate and succeed in the past, I hope I would have the full opportunity to also graduate Wagner College with a degree, knowledge, and prude. Richard Feynman once said "I was born not knowing and have had only a little time to change that here and there" meaning that since life is short we should used it to our advantage. Educating our self is the most important thing to do because knowledge is power and not that much people in the world want to be powerless.