The framers of the United States wrote the Constitution as an alternative government to the Articles of Confederation. The constitution itself has created a fallacy of a direct democracy. The creation of the electoral college, the implement of suffrage for women and african americans, the election of senators, and the power of the judicial branch are examples of how the framework of the new government did not promote a direct democracy. The constitution does, however, create a representative, or indirect, democracy with the articles that were implemented in the creation of the new government. The Constitution does not stem from a distrust of a democracy, rather a way to supervise a free and direct democracy.
I wish not to base my level of successfulness on the amount of money I earn or receive, but on the amount of heart I give to others and my work. Over the next thirty years my success will be reflected by a number of significant milestones that will lead me into a career in the music industry. The hard work and values my Ghanaian immigrant parents instilled in me has led to my academic success as I was constantly reminded of the value of education. Pushed to do better everyday, my parents were successfully able to build up a strong work ethic in me.
Professionalism whether in the workplace or an academic setting can easily be deemed comparable. Both settings necessitate the adherence to a set of values. These values may be established through a formally agreed upon code of conduct as exemplified in a work or student handbook or through the informal expectations of colleagues, clients, professors, or peers. The fundamental standards of professionalism include having respect for yourself, your colleagues, the material you are learning and your professors. There are many characteristics that contribute to being professional.
Within my background and my past and future life experiences, I bring resilience, determination, and hard work into the GCSU student body. Having a challenging background has taught me to value hard work and the need for a great work ethic. This has molded me into a compassionate and hard-working individual, which has led me to be ready to support and uplift my peers. On top of that, my leadership skills have been fulfilled through various experiences, including leading teams and through school activities. All while doing this, it has shown that I think outside of the box very well, which shows that I excel in collaborative environments.
From a young age, my parents introduced me to science by the books lying around our home. I instantly took a liking to all sciences, and by the time I was in middle school, I had gathered an impressive repertoire of scientific knowledge. Combine this with the fact that my father is an influential doctor who showed me around hospitals and nursing homes, allowing me a glimpse into the beautiful profession of saving people’s lives. I believe that the feeling one gets from allowing another person to live longer, even if for a short while, is the most satisfying emotion one can feel. As of lately I have been volunteering and taking classes to further my medical knowledge, and after having done these activities, I have only received positive feedback to continue on my path to becoming an Interventional Cardiologist.
While attending the University of Hawai’i at Manoa, I plan to study kinesiology and exercise science. As a former athlete, and someone who has seen what other athletes have endured, my biggest goal for myself and my career is now to make a difference in the lives of athletes and subsequently, those they inspire. I plan to work as a strength and conditioning coach or an athletic trainer for a college or professional sports team. My mindset, work ethic, and the excellent resources available to me through this university will help me achieve this. Additionally, the University of Hawai’i offers a unique opportunity for me to see the world outside of my hometown.
The Pine School is adopting the Leader in Me programming to support our students in becoming their genius while improving our school culture. Describe how you will guide us toward a leadership-focused environment. I will guide the school community towards a leadership-focused environment by promoting inclusivity and collaboration that will allow confidence and leadership to arise within students. Inclusivity and comfort are essential in nurturing an environment where students feel empowered and unafraid to share their ideas. An environment where all students are accepted no matter what background they are from will allow them to feel empowered and directly lead to collaboration and teamwork between each other.
The two traits that have consistently separated me from most people my age is my work ethic and my focus. My work ethic mainly shows up in sports, and business as those were more of a focus for me than school. Growing up I had a love for basketball, I was not the tallest, strongest, or most athletic kid on the court ever. But I had more heart, and desire than anyone on that court. It showed in my high school career.
As a first generation college student, I began my college career in uncharted territory with little guidance. After high school graduation I took about a year off of school, and in that time I learned a lot about myself – I discovered my strong work ethic and my passion for the outdoors. I also realized that the life I wanted wouldn’t be earned without further education. Attending college became a necessity, and once this realization was made I immediately enrolled at Tacoma Community College. During my time at TCC, I continued to work in order to fund my education.
The opportunity of completing a clinical internship in medicine will serve as a foundational experience within my overall educational standing as I take the next step forward into a career defined by passion and immersive knowledge. As an undergraduate student, shadowing healthcare professionals will allow me procure intellectual understanding behind the overall functionality of a clinical based setting. Being able to participate as an observer, I will be able to learn about the significance behind professionalism and the various aspects that define the true nature of medical approach within contemporary medicine. This experience will allow me to seek clinical exposure and truly understand the responsibilities that coincide with being a health
My goals for the functional area of professionalism to maintain a commitment to professionalism. I will always look for the opportunities that provide positive growth in professionalism. I worked as a substitute and with a teacher in a preschool class, I learned that working with children means the teacher is a lifetime learner. I have hands-on experience in art activities and circle time, keeping paperwork organized and offering outstanding services is very important the school and families. I will use what I learned from my education to teach children, and I will ensure that the children and families in my care and experience a developmentally appropriate education that children deserve it.
“Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving.” Dale Carnegie – How to Win Friends and Influence People Employability skills are general skills that are sought after in applicants at any position or level in the workplace. The ability to possess and use them effectively is what will lead to the success or downfall of your career. “Employability skills have a number of names such as soft skills, workforce readiness skills, or career readiness skills but they all speak of the same set of core skills that every employer wants.
I am an experienced office administrator with exposure to a variety of industries and business environments. I am a highly motivated and results driven individual with excellent time management skills. I have an eye for detail, also have strong keyboard skills with above average speed and accuracy. With my Computer Information Systems degree, I am comfortable working with various systems and able to adapt to new software rapidly. I have strong communication skills and proven ability to relate well to people at all levels also able to work well independently or as part of a team.
I have an interest that is a lot of me. I am a 3rd degree black belt in shaolin kempo karate. this is part of my identity. this trait is part of who i am and without it i'm not sure who i would be. I have been doing karate since the age of 4.
I was born into an environment full of hard workers and people who are dedicated to what they are doing. My family is made up of people who always made sure they got their job done and put their 100% effort into that job. Everyone makes sure they are satisfied with the results of their work and if they are not, they do it again until they are satisfied. My family raised me to be a hard working and giving person and I apply these virtues to my everyday life. I grew up watching my family working hard at whatever they do and I took it upon myself to make sure I do the same and make them proud of my work.
