Of all the things I inherited from my father (a passion for the eighties, a deep appreciation of garlic, the knowledge to pop perfect stovetop popcorn), his most influential gift came as a shock. I never imagined that my large, Hispanic father with scars on each eyebrow and a scrutinizing intense stare would share with […]
The diverse community of nations, a different language spoken on every corner, and the proximity to Washington and it’s institutions are all things that attract me to Georgetown University, but the most beautiful part of Georgetown is a learning community in the genuine pursuit of a better world. I have long ago come to the […]
I remember vividly my first real bolt of inspiration. I’m six years old and convinced that ballet is too technical. I prefer chocolate. Suddenly, the golden afternoon light fills the mirror just so, and for one moment, I see a ballerina. Awe rushes through me, and a ballerina becomes the most beautiful thing in the […]
Research has suggested that music, especially classical music, can have remarkable effects on their minds (Campbell). It has been monstrance that infants can even respond to music with adult-like capabilities, with the ability to discriminate between differences in free nuance, pitch, rhythm and tempo. Babies also respond to stimuli that deliver music as a reward […]
The Social Stigma of Loneliness: Effect of Age and State of Solitude Abstract The study tested for the social stigma of loneliness, and examined how the perception of loneliness is affected by age and state of solitude. Scenarios were given in which the target was either a college student who was 21-years-old or a retiree […]
My taste in music is very selective. I prefer older bands, like Switchfoot, Snow Patrol – bands teenagers usually say, “Huh? Who are they?” But even with the Veronicas, the Beatles, and Bob Marley on my iPod, I had to check out the new pop sensation, the Jonas Brothers, when my best friend developed a […]
Ellen Foster Essay, Research Paper The bulk of households were one time considered perfect. The male parent went to work everyday, while the female parent stayed at place and cared for her two kids, & # 8220 ; Henry & # 8221 ; and & # 8220 ; Sue & # 8221 ; . The […]
Every little girl dreams to be beautiful like a princess. Today’s children’s beauty pageants are prejudicial to a child’s development. These pageants can lead to low self-esteem and poor body image. I believe parents should not pressure these children to participate in these type of events. These beauty pageants overly expose little girls, that can […]
One day I will travel to Hong Kong. Though most people are attracted by the city’s tourist sites, I want to enjoy Hong Kong’s extensive subway system, large double-decker busses, tiny shuttle busses, and the famous double-decker streetcars that have climbed the hills of this city for over a century. Studying and experiencing various transportation […]
The media is revolutionary. In less than a century, it conquered our Planet successfully, never reaching a peak, always improving for the better, making the rise of its “empire” a scandal. The internet is a medium that has changed our lives ever since it was invented. Just like its predecessors, it wasn’t warmly welcomed by […]