Have you accomplished something in your life? Yes, well in fact everyone has accomplished something in their lives. I have accomplished a ton of things to become what I am today. One accomplishment I have made in my life is graduating middle school. My journey from sixth to eighth grade was pretty interesting. I came to ICS in 7th grade. Before ICS I was in India for a year. I completed sixth grade in India, and came back to Bangkok. My sixth grade year went by so fast, like I didn’t even know when
while I was there on a weeklong adventure I took a new light in how I see the world around me. In 2011 it was my first time journeying to camp ecco and it was surely not my last as I have attended the camp ever since. What makes camp ecco special is the atmosphere created by the many wonderful campers and counselors. The people that had the biggest impact on me were Victoria, Jill, Dylan, and Leah.These wonderful people showed me how easy it is to always look at the positive side of life.
great memories I had there. A day that I will never forget is when I first landed in Florida which was my first time in America. Because I was coming from Jamaica where I was born. The first site I saw was the airport at Miami, Florida. Which the airport was really big and there was a lot of people there. But then after that we met our destination which was Fort Pierce, where I stayed there for about 2 years. The first time I went to Fort Pierce, Florida there was a lot of people there. They were
As a child, many people have doubted me. Even the ones closest to me have doubted me. Their doubts however becomes my motivation to work hard to prove to them that they are wrong to doubt me. As I find more ways to challenge myself, I met wonderful people, like my biology teacher, my AVID teachers, and my IB counselor, who helped me feel more comfortable when it comes to expressing myself, choosing the right path and connecting me with different organizations and programs that are beneficial to me
My service learning experience took place at Grace Valley Assisted Living. This option of volunteer work seemed close to home to me as I have had many family members that have resided in assisted living facilities. There are so many wonderful people in assisted livings, and I feel as if they all need somebody to talk and interact with. I am only one person, but I try and do whatever it is that I can to make individuals feel special and valued. Individuals, no matter the age, deserve the respect and
It was a dark, cool October night in 2011. The breeze blew through my window and into my room. I was going to an event I will never forget because it was the most joyous day of my life! The experiences in the wonderful joy of Disney World! This day was so great, it has gotten into my head! I hope it can happen again. my older sister, her husband, and my eldest niece came
November 3rd 1975, I was born to Mrs. Isuara Gongora and Mr. Enrique Gongora at the Northern Regional Hospital in Orange Walk Town. Even though I come from a large family, I was raised with much love and affection, yet discipline was also part of the day. I have 3 sisters and 3 brothers. I treasure so many childhood moments of joy that I can remember. I was lucky to have a united family that provided with unconditional support and love. Through their example and guidance, my parents instilled important
refer to Thomas Jefferson’s quote, “Determine never to be idle… it is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing.” Accomplishments are only made when doing. Accomplishments should be typical goals for every person. Accomplishments are beneficial to everyone that achieves them. In order to make accomplishments in school, one cannot be idle. If idled, one’s health may begin to suffer. In addition, one cannot continue life goals if not busy. First of all, in order to succeed in school and
Theme Analysis Throughout A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens there are multiple themes about life presented along with the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge. One of the themes that is particularly prominent is the theme of family. During the story, it is clear that a strong family is the key to true happiness. Amidst the novel, numerous families are present. From the impoverished Cratchit’s who can scarcely scrape together enough money for a sorrowful Christmas feast, to Fred, the nephew of Scrooge who
On April 22, 2012, my family officially put our house, my house, up for sale. The sign went up and the tears fell down. That was it, we were leaving, leaving this wonderful place full of wonderful friends and wonderful neighbors. I had already told my friends that I wouldn’t be coming back to school with the rest of them next year. Many tears were shed from me and my best of friends. I would miss Tom the most, and my parents knew leaving him was the worst part for me. He and I had been best friends