Transferring to Hofstra gave me an opportunity to relive the first day of my undergraduate career, stress and all. It was overwhelming at first, but I wanted to hit the ground running and join a group, volunteer, or do anything that would make me feel more like a member of the Hofstra community. I narrowed the number of organizations, programs, and Center’s down to a short list of the ones that reflected my interests and aspirations. I reached out to advisors, chairs, and directors, including Dr. Phillippi, the director of the Center for Public Archaeology and professor of anthropology. We met to talk about the department and about archaeology in general, which is when I learned he was accepting applications for the Center’s competitive internship. …show more content…
For example, I had to synthesize a solution of Paraloid B-72, a resin which conservationists and laboratory technicians use as a barrier and adhesive for museum objects. I, along with my fellow interns, read guidelines, procedures, and publications and together we brainstormed how to make a 15% solution of B-72 dissolved in reagents grade acetone. Under the supervision of Dr. Phillippi, we successfully created a workable solution by measuring mass through displacement, which we now use for applying a barrier layer to archaeological objects recovered from sites which the Center had previously excavated. I also learned how to identify and distinguish rim morphology attributes of 18th century ceramic shards, when matching them for eventual …show more content…
For example, the internship provides a setting where I can test different ways to communicate my ideas to a team of peers while encouraging them to share their thoughts and contributions. It took time, but I also learned the value in developing habits that help balance my priorities appropriately, including my schooling, internship obligations, and community service, appropriately. Lastly, Dr. Phillippi has really given me the chance to develop my ideas and exercise my creativity. I am able to use these newly developed personal practices in my position as a board member for the animal welfare non-profit “Nobody Starves on Long
Inducted into the HSF Alumni Hall of Fame is the first Puerto Rican woman elected to Boston’s City Council, Sofia Meadows-Muriel. As early as high school, Sofia was heavily involved in leadership programs and public service. She was elected Vice President of her class and was the only female and person of color as class officer. She was awarded the Seevak Fellowship, a summer internship at social justice institutes in Boston. She was assigned as an intern to the Community Service Department (CSD) of MassHousing, an organization which focuses on financing affordable housing.
This September I will be going off to high school. I will be attending Monsignor Farrell High School in Staten Island. I can’t wait to go to high school and take a big step toward adulthood. I expect a lot of things will happen in high school and I am looking forward to it.
Throughout my college career, I have been engaged civically through community service at various organizations such as Mentoring Majesties, Fannie Battle Day Home for Children, and Preston Taylor Ministries performing more than 200 hours of service. In addition to my college and community involvement, I have made advances in my future career to be a healthcare administrator by being selected to participate in the Community Partners Internship through Hospital Corporation of America. Recently, I have been invited back to the internship to participate in a new project that targets behavioral health and access to
Similar to other immigrants my family history is somewhat compelling. Starting with my grandfather who was exiled out of Egypt in 1959 primarily as a result of the "decolonization process and the rise of Egyptian nationalism”, my immediate family and I also left France in 2004 as a result of rising tension against Jews. The migration of my grandparents and parents, from a young age, cultivated a sense of determination in me to overcome obstacles. Arriving in Miami at age 5, I had to learned my third language, English, in order to attend school. I was determined to and successfully lost my accent and got tested into the gifted program after a year of school.
I am looking for more than just academics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During my four years at Northwood High School, I became involved in numerous academic and extracurricular activities. As a result, I have been recognized and honored for achievements both inside and outside of school. I realize that titles and academic achievements are limited, but some of the impact I have on my community and other people’s lives is what really matters. Therefore, I plan to continue my active involvement in extracurricular activities while I am a college student.
Philosophy is the love of wisdom. The Greek roots of the word philosophy, “Philo” and “Sophos” mean love, and wisdom, respectively. If asked “What is success?” philosophers provide different answers, but acknowledge superior education as imperative to success. As SUNY Geneseo claims, “Engaging in philosophical thinking is essential to a superior liberal arts education.”
The heart of New York City is New York University. By joining the network of NYU, I will be able to study at an institution that has a long tradition of academic excellence among private universities in the United States. Additionally, I will be able to be part of an internationally recognized learning network with locations all across the globe. It would be a pleasure to study at a globally recognized university. A friend of mine who is a recent graduate from NYU College of Nursing has praised the program and conveyed to me a very positive experience.
The simplest way to put my high school career into a single unconditional word of hope, altruism. Whether it was health occupation students of America, Mu-alpha theta, debate or shadowing a veterinarian, my school efforts all revolved around the central idea that no one person deserves anything more or less than anyone else. After rejecting the idea of self hedonism I realized that my life should be dedicated to the passion of helping others. As cliche as the knights have become, maybe their symbol has more meaning than their prestiges may hint at. My academic achievements were never enough to fulfill the desires of my capitalist heart.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my application for the doctoral program at Florida Atlantic University. My interest in education began at a young age out of necessity. My upbringing was humble, and I was fortunate to have a healthy environment conducive to my education. However, that was the extent of my parents’ support.
I am interested in Howard University because it is an HBCU that encompass the themes of cultural diversity and education. Your commitment to scholars ensures me that at your school I will be right at home. Since I intend on on going down a medical path, I know that Howard University will provide me with best resources to follow my dreams. As a child I was always interested in the worlds around me and how things worked. As a result I participated in a Summer Enrichment Program located at Indiana University in Bloomington.
These experiences taught me how to tune my ideas into actionable goals fine and how to juggle multiple responsibilities. I was also able to cater my message to various populations and communities in a relatable way. Many of my team members and colleagues were pursuing master’s degrees in social work. My two AmeriCorps years are where I learned how the degree would complement my experience to better my performance as I climb up the career
While registering for this Health Promotion Practicum course, I wondered where I could do my hours. I was not sure which location to do my internship, at first I thought I would volunteer at Kilauea Rehab Inc. However, when I asked, they were limited with student volunteers. The next place I picked was at my parents’ workplace at Life Care Center in Hilo.
NYU is an active campus filled with opportunities through clubs, study abroad programs, and research programs. Filled with diversity, I can meet and learn about others’ backgrounds and religions. As a global network, I’ll be given the opportunity to interact with professors and professionals across the world. With over 300 clubs open to all students, I’ll be ensured of ways to stay involved on campus. This will enable me to meet students at NYU and find new interests.
Engineering is creative. Students in NYU are required to think-outside-the-box. And the professors are here to help. Fascinating by Professor Ryan Hartman’s Methane Research on Green Energy, I am excited to incorporate my knowledge into creative research projects that can benefit people. Engineers in NYU design not only software or devices; they also introduce a new lifestyle to people.
Through the various research I have done on numerous amounts of universities on the Internet as well as through the alumni of some, NYU stood out to me the most. Hailing from the same city as NYU, where we respect the value of diversity, this institute will provide an environment in which I am familiar with, allowing me to comfortably learn and participate in. Since the beginning of my existence, I have been surrounded by technology. From the computer my mother’s doctor used in the delivery room to the computer I am currently using, the magic that happens behind those LCD screens has fascinated me.