People learn life lessons in two separate categories: preventative and experiential. The former may be an explanation from someone, a self-enlightening moment, or personally seeing other’s mistakes. The latter is exactly what it sounds like, a life lesson learned in the trenches. The preventative bracket is usually not accompanied by a mistake or consequence. On the other hand, the experiential branch is typically not as forgiving. Though this way of formation may be more burdening, the lesson will usually
Entries 1) What I’ve learned from urbanization Urbanization had spread around to every continents. Although I know that some parts of Africa is now an urban city, my perception towards Africa is always related to National Geography. Kenya to me is wild; it is about tribes, lions and animals, but after I was assigned to research about Nairobi I began to think of it in a new way. From the research I found out that as same as Thailand Nairobi also suffered with traffic congestion and pollution issue
Throughout my life, I have been exposed to many different activities and experiences, all of which helped shape the person I am. However, one of the most important activities in my life, an activity to which I was serendipitously introduced many years ago, is tennis. It has given me countless opportunities and has taught me many life lessons that I would not otherwise have experienced. Many lasting friendships and memories were created as a result, as well. As I reflect back on the degree to which
something new is not always an easy task. When I was in middle school in my country, Nepal, one of the most difficult tasks I had ever done in my life was learn how to swim. I thought swimming was one of the important forms of exercise to help me to remain physically fit; however, I was always scared to swim in the water. Over time, I did not just learned how to swim, but also learned that the best part of the learning is to make mistakes and learn from them. First, I was always scared to swim and swimming
friends. A job where money isn't my paycheck. A sport where discipline, leadership, and life lessons are taught. Softball is more than just a game; it’s my life. I can say I have found the best of friends from softball. Two of my best friends, Madison Kelly Newton and Bryce Danielle Miller, and I met through softball. I can count on them to always have my back no matter what. I know if I called them in the middle of the night just to talk, they would answer. They always push me to be a better athlete
Finding your identity Two of the hardest things in life are growing up and meeting new people. Throughout life I went through many changes, this biggest change was upon myself and the friendships I made along the way. Do you ever feel like it’s harder to make friends as you get older then it was when you were younger? When I first started out in school, I was careless and I didn’t care what I was wearing, who I was hanging out with, or where I lived. But as I grew up it got even harder, people
my country. Honestly, in my view, a “real” education is what you learn in school. Simply, just like the knowledge I have gained, the friends I have made, the communication skills I have improved. Thus, studying abroad can help me to meet my understanding of getting a
high school. This book is full of great life lessons such as, never giving up and remaining positive in a bad situation will result in a better outcome. Samantha Abeel began writing at the age of fifteen. She has published two books My Thirteenth Winter and a poetry book called Reach for the Moon. She is currently a public speaker and tours around the world informing others of the struggles a dyslexic person endures. Sam was just like any teenage girl or so she thought up until high school. In
For me, accepting who I am was something I have struggled with in my life, and still struggle with today. However, this struggle has turned me into a stronger person. I have grown and learned to love myself as a result of finding my identity. This part of myself plays a large role in my life, and I feel that I wouldn’t be the person I am today without it. Growing up knowing that I was gay has presented many struggles in my life. The first time the thought crossed my mind was around sixth grade. I
criteria since 1921: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Their motto is “noblesse oblige.” This means that a member must act with integrity and conduct himself “nobly.” My life at St. Sebastian’s School in the last four years has reinforced the values I have been taught, both in school and throughout my life at home. The opportunity to apply to the National Honor Society has caused me to reflect upon its founding principles and realize that they are meant to characterize more than simple