animals as well. I have always shared my home with different kinds of beings, be it dogs, cats to monkeys, cows, birds etc. I come from a place called Nagpur, which is a developing city from Maharashtra, India. The surroundings have been very similar to a stereotype Indian scene people would imagine with cows on the streets, dogs and so on. From a very tender age I loved being in the house yard with my grandfather, always eager to explore. Since I am the only child to my parents, both of who are working
Throughout my life I have been a member of many different academic, professional, and sports teams. However, some of my remarkably fond memories had occurred with only one of them, my High School Swim team. More specifically, the 400-freestyle relay team of my senior year. It was composed of myself, two other seniors, and a sophomore. We had a simple, straightforward goal, which was to land a competitive seed at the District Swim Meet. We knew we weren’t skilled enough to move on to the State Meet
squad leader, my life changed in an instant. Driving down the main route, within the Mata Khan district of Paktika province, during a routine mission with Afghan National Army troops, my thirty-ton mine-resistant vehicle struck a bomb that was comprised of 120 pounds of homemade explosives. The blast forced the vehicle ten feet into the air, physically splitting it in half. After being medically evacuated to a combat theater hospital in Bagram, Afghanistan, it was discovered that my injuries consisted
school since kindergarten all the way through 8th grade. To my surprise I was over the top to be in a public school. I remember being very thrilled to finally express my “fashion” sense of style to the public, oh how I was over my head on that. Being able to express myself and the thoughts of how i was never going to wear the same white shirt over my awful grey vest with the matching skirt were all in my mind in that moment, I didn't think of my friends or the memoires i would honestly miss in the next
Suicide Prevention This paper includes my ALE experiences related to Suicide Prevention. In my ALE we were engaged in finding resources that those who are considering, or have attempted, suicide can go to for help. The primary focus of this was to let everyone know that there are resources they can use for help. Suicide Prevention is the act of helping those who have thought about suicide and stop them from committing suicide. In order to effectively prevent suicide, one must ask the person how
opportunity to plan my future learning in Task 2. This reflective report is about my capabilities development throughout Task 2 relating to my personal and learning goals set in Task 1. In this task, I have completed my MyCareerMatch profiling, workbook, UniSA Presentation attendance and work experience at a surgery. My communication capability has been developed through my direct exposure to medical professionals at work experience. In the capability of work, this work experience opportunity has provided
also achieving personal career growth. I look forward to engaging with people on an individual and personal level or small group settings. I feel that human service professionals are an important part of the community who can help bring hope and encouragement to others. I want to be a human service professional because it will be a career that is meaningful to me. I aspire to be an educated professional in the workplace and in my home life, to still be a mother that is available for my children. I
My friends, my family, and my school had all helped me to work towards my future in life. My family is Mexican I have 4 sisters, 1 brother, 4 stepsisters, 2 step brothers. My brothers and sisters were born in Porterville, CA. One of my step brother and 3 of my step sisters were born in Visalia, Ca. My other step brother and sister were born in Porterville, Ca also. My mom and dad were born in Mexico. My dad was born in Culiacan, Sinaloa and my mother was born in Durango. When I was a little boy around
holds a stereotypical view of Texas as being ignorant and insane. People’s personal identities help contribute to this. For the most part left wingers view Texas as the most conservative state in America. Through the collective number of people who hold conservative values as part of their personal identity Texas is very conservative. People will be judged and attacked for holding certain beliefs which make up their personal identity
Experience has taught me that diversity benefits individuals and strengthens institutions. My life as a soldier is replete with examples of the benefits derived from overcoming a limited perspective in favor of actions promoting an inclusive environment and accepting diversity for its inherent value. When I became an Army officer, I joined one of the most successfully integrated organizations in the world. After fifteen years leading soldiers from all walks of life and ethnic backgrounds, I understand