Originally published in 1956, Body Ritual of the Nacirema is an article written by world renowned anthropologist Horace Miner. In this article, Miner tells of his encounters with a Native American Tribe located between Canada and Mexico. This tribe is a culture obsessed with rituals that rely heavily on the image of their body and how it is judged by other individuals. The Nacirema believe that the body is ugly, and only through daily rituals can one find happiness and prosperity. In the article, Miner describes the “rituals” that all of the members must attend in order to be accepted by society and the different superstitious habits that the members take part in.
After seven years in management, I am excited for my next challenge to serve as District Manager of a level one district office. I am currently serving in a permanent position as a Group Supervisor in the Louisville, KY Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR). However, all of my management career prior to March, 2016 has been within Operations. I have been blessed a diverse background serving in a variety of management positions over the last seven years. I began my career with SSA in February, 2005 as a bilingual Generalist Claims Representative.
I stand out because I am invested in my future. For the past few years I have dedicated myself to my future career by taking the most difficult classes that my school has to offer. This has helped me be a better student as I have some knowledge of the classes I will be taking in college. I am an independent, organized person as I am able to juggle my classes, extracurriculars, and other activities. Another way that I am unique is my ability to take charge in a situation.
Since beginning my search for the right college, I have had to ask myself these similar questions to help me decide what school will be the best fit for me and allow me to take in the full college experience. It was simple to become interested in Eau Claire because of the positive recommendations from people in my life and because of the location, which I found intriguing. I spoke to many alumni who articulated the positive aspects offered by Eau Claire and encouraged me to consider it as a great option for my future education. Knowing people who have graduated and who are currently attending Eau Claire makes it easier to feel more secure in my decision to apply and envision myself becoming a Blugold. The college location and size were important features because I wanted to have an out of state experience as well as attend a school that was not too
Observing of my mentors, I have set goals for myself that will generate a life of prosperity and well-being and, I have adopted the motto: “Every survivor has the right to become a Thriver. The phrase simply gives you the right to be whatever you like, whenever you want to be it” (HAVOCA, 2014). My chose to pursue the Doctoral degree affiliates my goal of finishing what I begin. I will expunge the links of perversion from my future generations by consummating ‘normal’ goals and pursuing a professional career.
To be a trailblazer in my family means more to me than to some others. My family came from Cameroon, Africa as a family of seven. The first apartment we were able to live in was a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment. One bedroom was for my parents and the second was shared between all five kids. Two boys on the top bunk and three girls on the bottom bunk.
I am who I am today because of my personal heritage. I was born in Peru and at the age of 3 my mom and I came to the United States. Growing up I did not understand why my uncle who played a father figure role in my life, always pushed me academically, mentally, and physically to become the best I can be at a young age. In the other hand, my grandparents will call every night sounding worried about my mom and I. In addition, my mother will always tell me “today is going to be a good day” as I headed to school every morning.
I hope to feed my curiosity as I learn more about the world, cultures, people, and psychology as I attend. I have always pushed myself to excel. I plan to achieve my academic goals of staying at the top of my class and graduating college with a better mindset, more knowledge, and passion for my future career by using my strong determination and dedication, that will persist while attending the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. My academic goals are connected to my career goals as I hope to use my psychology degree to bring a better life to those that struggle to have one.
The majority of kids in our society live at home, attending a school within driving distance from their house until they graduate high school. However, this is where I differ from a normal high schooler. I was born and raised in Grimes, Iowa, and the thought of leaving my family and friends before I graduated high school had never crossed my mind. That was until I became a freshman in high school and began to feel like I needed something more.
Education: Bachelor of Science, Human Biology University of California, San Diego Cumulative GPA: 3.96 Experiences: Volunteer at the Syrian Researchers Initiative, 2015-present: I translated research articles in the field of biology and evolution from English to Arabic. The goal of the Syrian Researchers Initiative is to disseminate the latest scientific knowledge in the Middle East, simultaneously inspiring and engaging the reader. This experience strengthened my translation skills and gave me the opportunity to interact with scientists from all around the world. Translating articles also expanded my knowledge in microbiology and biochemistry and taught me how to simplify complicated concepts and present them to the average reader.
"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new. " A quote once said by Albert Einstein, the famous scientist himself. These are the words I live by and what has helped me throughout the years become who I am today. Hello!
The Pull It was gratifying to see how often friends and family cited characteristics that pull others towards me, most notably being humble and a role model because it is often hard to gauge your effect on others. However, I was honored to hear from multiple people that my impact has largely been one of positivity. For example, each year in our high school soccer program an older veteran player is paired with a younger athlete to help integrate them into the school. Throughout the season my younger “buddy” truly became my number one fan, and I knew that it was my responsibility for my actions and character to reciprocate her devotion to this relationship. As a result, I always strived to show her how much I care in whatever way possible.
I believe you cannot know where you are going until you reflect upon where you have been. It is important to have a destination in mind but be ready to enjoy the journey. Although the shortest distance between two points is a straight line; we usually travel down many different and meandering roads throughout our lifetime. Occasionally, the road is smooth, straight, and comfortable. It gently leads to happiness, prosperity, and fulfillment.
We all aspire to something in our lives. We desire to become someone, obtain something, visit some places. The goal in life is like a beacon, without which it is easy to get lost on the path of life. A philosopher Thomas Carlyle once stated: “A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder.” Therefore, it is crucial to determine which direction it is worth moving by setting up a goal for a day, week, month, year and ultimately for a lifetime.
These goals cannot be accomplished without having a plan in mind to successfully accomplish my goals. My ideas may adjustment depending what obstacles or opportunities arise in the future. Interests in Psychology My interest in psychology
