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Motivation and drive are amazing things that can enable someone to succeed and fulfill long term goals. Psychology can explain how this may affect our attitude and behaviours which helps me how to understand how to move towards my long term goal of becoming a pharmacist ever since my preteen years. Throughout my journey in high school, I have longed to become a pharmacist, own my own pharmacy and lead a team of pharmacy professionals. In order to achieve this goal, I plan to attend a university in Kamloops far from my home of Port Alberni. Although they have similarities between environments, Kamloops is far more adventurous and exhilarating, and experiencing life on my own and studying at the same time would far exceed my expectations of my …show more content…

In Grade 8, my family made a decision to take a trip to India for a few months. My teachers would not allow me to go since Grade 8 is an important year leading up to high school. I persisted to go since it would be my only time to go there, later in high school it would be more of a struggle. Despite my teachers’ disapproval, I reassured them that I will succeed in high school and in my Grade 8 year. I took my laptop to India, and I was stricken with many pop quizzes, homework and notes that was difficult for me to understand, but I still completed that minor work. After I came back, a barrage of tests, homework, and the task of catching up with my class astounded me. I decided to attend tutoring to receive constant help, and with my ability to quickly adapt to this environment, I finished all my homework, exceeding my teachers’ expectations. At the end of the year, my principal presented me a prestigious award for our school motto ROCKS which R stands for Responsible, O stands for On time, C stands for Courageous, K stands for Kinship and S stands for Safety which only one person receives in the whole school. Out of 300 students, I received this award. Before he announced this I cried tears of joy after the long speech he gave to the school of how I truly deserve this

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The novel “To Kill a Mocking Bird” was written by Harper Lee and first published on 11 July 1960 and won the Pulitzer Prize back in 1961. The novel is about Jean Louise Finch or better known as Scout, reminiscing a time in her childhood that not only change her life but her entire family’s life too. From her father, Atticus having to defend an innocent Negro man being accused of rape to almost being kill with her brother on the way home from a school play and being saved by an unexpected hero. The literary element I have chosen to analyse in the novel is the characters of the story. The first character in the book that we are introduce to is of course the protagonist Jean Louise “Scout” Finch.

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“The journey doesn’t start at the beginning, but it begins at the end.” The last year I had at Lionville Middle School was only the start of my long career and I was properly prepared by all the teachers and staff that helped me on my journey. When I first arrived at Lionville Middle school, I was scared about the environment and it was the first time that I had to switch classes for every different subject. I had numerous friends from Lionville Elementary School that came to the Middle school with me and aided me in the tough transition to such a populous school. I did not transfer to this district

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Waves of nausea and dread swept over me as I contemplated the true extent of my failure to convince my parents. After working for three long years toward the exalted senior year, I was stripped of my illustrious power as a reigning senior in one horrifying instant. I would not be the aloof, superior by default senior; I would be the nervous, disoriented new kid with no friends and no idea where my next class was. In a few short weeks, everything in our house would be packed up, as would my life in

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At the end of middle school – eighth grade, I received my first certificate of academic excellence for top scholar, which is the award for students who have the perfect

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My experiences during high school and throughout life have been varied and enriching. Many of those experiences give me a different perspective on various topics in comparison to many of my peers. As a result of my diverse range of experiences, I could provide interesting insight and help that would not be possible otherwise. For example, my time spent in Brazil and my fluency in Spanish and Portuguese allow me to provide linguistic insight and share my broad worldview. I desire to teach and share my knowledge, and help with projects and research.

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I write you to express my interest in becoming part of your team at Kirk Architects. I am a recent architecture graduate with a substantial experience in the field and I am looking for experience in a practice where I can develop my interest in architecture. My personal motivation in architecture is focused on understanding the way that culture and technology merge into architecture. I am obsessed over how the way a brick is put on top of another one depends on who is putting it, where and when and for whom, and how the result of that gesture will have different meanings in different contexts and for different people.

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I was so overjoyed but all I could do was thank Miss. Walter because without her I would not have ever made it that far. Since I came over to the High School I have acceded academically even more. Currently I am not on the all A honor roll.

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Growing up ive had a passion for design it began watching my mother reconfiguring and designing our confined studio apartment, have been attracted to the distinctive natural identity of a designing style. our 1200 sq. ft. apartment would resemble that of a one bedroom divided apartment. it was from then on I sought pleasure, for example, in my surroundings, during my encounters with various forms of art-whether it was a building my own model homes and buildings as a child I would love building structures out of household materials. This helped fuel my deep passion for art, my appreciation of architecture, and my yearning to be amongst those who have the power to implement change and create a sustainable and invigorative environment for the

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Throughout my High school career there have been a few obstacles that I’ve managed to overcome with tremendous gratitude for the people who helped me through it. During my sophomore year I switched from a performing arts High school, to a normal academic public school. It was a very hard switch academically, I wasn’t used to the way they taught things. However it didn’t take me long to ask for extra help from my teachers and

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Without aspirations for the future, I would have nothing to strive towards. Goals determine my level of success, therefore without these ambitions, my time well spent on academics and sports throughout high school would be wasted. These activities are stepping stones to reach my lifetime goals, for example I push myself so go beyond what's expected of me. Along with that, I wish to broaden my interests while also establishing trust within others. With these destinations in mind I’m prepared to engage within all aspects of life in addition to soaking up every bit of knowledge possible.

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Learning about myself as a reader and writer has helped me become a better student, improve my reading and writing skills, and focus on my future goals. According to my ENF class, my instructor taught me how to build up my vocabulary and improve my writing skills and reading skills by practicing exercises, using online resources and writing strategies consistently. Thus, I can accomplish my study plan to fulfill a college academic study level in writing and reading and transfer to a 4-year university. First, I have learned much about myself as a reader and a writer.

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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” Nelson Mandela, once a South African president and activist, said in regards of education. Getting a higher education in a university will give me the necessary education for pursuing the career of psychology. My career goal is to first get a bachelor’s degree in psychology, then a master’s degree in clinical counseling, and ultimately get state certification for practice and be an instrument of positive influence to individuals and families in my community. Since I was a kid, I went through family tragedies such as the death of a close relative.

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As being the oldest sibling in my family, I want to achieve many goals in my life such as entering a college without burdening my family. It’s also my goal to become an excellent good role model to my younger brother which is 5 years old. I want him to see me not only his older sister but also a strong person and an intelligent lady. Even when I was younger, my parents helped me through achieving academic goals such as becoming a valedictorian in my elementary school. I am also very thankful for my elementary teachers that shaped me of who I am now and disciplining me.

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When entering college, I knew that Accounting and Business were my passion. It was a concept I could grasp so well that it seemed to be something that needed to be done. I knew I had the plan to go through college majoring in Accounting with a minor in Forensic Accounting, graduating with my masters degree and pursuing my CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification. Although, there was always another way I wanted to take my career. I wanted to go into the real world and be a public accountant at first, but after I have had my time I would like to go back and teach my passion of accounting to students because without my high school accounting teacher who fought for the business program in my high school I know I would never have found what

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The second to last day of middle school my 8th grade english teacher, Mr. Kalbach, went around the room, and told my peers how he saw them change, grow, and learn throughout the school year. He saved me for last, I did not find it awkward since I was the last one sitting in his rotation. When Mr. Kalbach got to me he said, “Ramses, I wish I was more like you in High School,” I felt overwhelmed when he said that obviously, but at the time I did not realize how much that statement meant. The next day was 8th grade graduation; I walked up on stage to receive the award for third place class ranking.

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