This paper is a reflection of how I go about being a self-empowered learner. It consists of my strengths and weaknesses which I have collected about myself throughout this course so far and provide the insights for which I developed to become a personal learner. This paper will also be consisting of the cultural practices within my home and community which have been seen to be adopted in my home amongst my family members which have consider to be learning...
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As I cleaned every corner of the room, I came across a piano. It was rather filthy and dusty, so I began my duty of cleaning, turning the keys pure white. Back in Africa, the white people dumped all their trash near our homes and while I looked through their piles of trash, I spotted a piano. The piano was rusty and small, but that didnât stop me from playing it. From that day on I would go to the...
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Love. A concept not understood by many, having not experienced it or felt it, it is often treated with relative skepticism and mixed feelings. I am in love. A profound, unexplainable, wild, enthusiastic feeling that streams through my veins â and stomach for that matter. The way to my heart is through my stomach. I love every aspect of food: the aromatic impact on the air; the incredible, creative colors and the numerous explosions on my taste buds. Be it...
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Everyone needs to be inspired, and inspiring others can only have positive effects. They can be the people that surround us in an everyday life. My inspiration consists of my parents, Oralia Reyes and Pedro Reyes. They are two full-blooded Mexican immigrants with remarkable stories of hard work, sacrifice, and resilience in a hostile society who left their country for a better life. Not only did they leave to have a better life themselves, but for me and my brothers...
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Abraham Lincoln once said, âNearly all men can stand the test of adversity, but if you really want to test a manâs character, give him powerâ. In this quote, Lincoln asserts that the more power individuals are granted, the greater their responsibility to serve, develop, and empower those around them. Ultimately, leadership is not just about what one person can do, but what they can inspire, encourage, and empower others to do. From this information, one can deduce that at...
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A SWOT analysis usually represents strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. It is commonly used in the professional world to analyze the past, present, and future position of a company. However, can be used equally as useful on a personal level as an effective method and guide to identify areas for improvement in order to take advantage of opportunities in your future, and become the best versions of yourself. When conducting a personal SWOT analysis, you must determine what you find...
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At the beginning of this class, I would have said I was that the US was doing good producing renewable energy and that my footprint was pretty low. After using the footprint calculator and reading the assigned chapters I am not sure either of these are true. I knew this was a science class when I signed up for it, but I didnât know that it would encompass the renewable and nonrenewable energies chapters and the ones about population and...
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An environmental worldview is our assumption about the value and use of the environment. Everyone’s worldview, when it comes to the environment, is different; circumstantial to the way you were raised, your religious background, and simply just where you put the environmentâs well-being on your list of priorities. These worldviews are broken down into three different categories: the anthropocentric worldview, the life/earth-centric worldview, and the biblical worldview. The anthropocentric worldview is when people think that the role of humans is...
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My worldviews have been significantly impacted by my surroundings, and are based on my experiences, and influences from family, friends, teachers and media. My views have been shaped by combination of sad events, experiences and beliefs passed down by my family. I believe humanity acquired the core values and beliefs from childhood and are greatly influenced by their families, some of which are passed down over generations. I strongly believe that the universe was created by God inclusive of all...
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As a Christian, my environmental worldview varies from others. Some people think we should take charge of everything and disregard other creatures, but I believe God intended us to live in harmony. I also believe that God created this planet and all of its components for us humans to live on in harmony with wildlife, care for it, utilize its resources in a responsible manner because he gifted us humans the knowledge to versus other creatures. In this paper, I...
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In this paper I will reflect on my own entrepreneurial profile and how it was influenced by Oprah Winfrey. Oprah Winfrey, in my opinion, has one of the most incredible modern rags-to-riches stories of all time. As you may know, Oprah Winfrey is the wealthiest African American of the twenty-first century, and with a net worth of over $3 billion, she is possibly the most powerful woman on the planet. Given her difficult childhood, her tremendous accomplishment is all the...
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For me, art is everywhere, anything or everything that surrounds us is a masterpiece-a work of art indeed, whether it’s an appliance, person, gadget, and all things, that is an art that was made by people, through the talents that god gave us. God gave us these talents in order to showcase our skills, emphasize the meaning of every artwork, and also to improve it. I’m going to make a confession sir. When I was younger I really hated art...
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No, I am not a snob. I am an introvert, a father successful in a career that provides me the means to support my family comfortably a human with all my frailty and folly. Ah, humans the greatest creature that ever lived? No, I am not thinking about myself as a person, I am trying to address the question of what I am thankful for as a human. What did we do or achieve in our history that should make...
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Leadership is an ability to lead effectively in any field, which stands on different key skills and characteristics for example impressive speaking skill, motivation, creativity, positivity, delegating, and accountability. Leadership may be anywhere, in an organization, in battle field, even in house. Leadership is defined as âdoing the things in a right wayâ (Bennis & Nanus, 1985: 21). A great leader sets goal and use innovative ways to achieve it with team. Here, the report has discussed about the major...
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Many people don’t realize that you need bravery until you’re actually faced with a situation that you need to be brave in. I use bravery to confront my fears in many situations like getting through a day in school, having to confront my anxiety. Using bravery will help you succeed in life. It will help you grow and realize that by confronting your fears you can do way more when you put your head into it. I had to be...
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There are multiple social factors, which make up a personâs social location. My social location shapes and defines my own story. I identify as a 25-year-old, heterosexual, Caucasian, female. I am from a family of four, one brother a mom, and a dad. We are of Italian, Slovak, Scottish, and Irish descent. I was born in Canada into the upper middle class. I am able-bodied, wouldn’t be considered ugly nor do I have any disfigurements. My mom is educated and...
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My story talks about life in my home country, consisting of what I do when I visit and what itâs like there. I talk about my favorite hobbies, food and what I do on vacation. Lastly, I was able to talk about my studies at Lindenwood and why I chose to go there. As I grew up, I realized that I am a force to be reckoned with. Everything that surrounds me from family, friends, and activities has shaped me...
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Every student alive in this world must have academic success and vocational calling in college for what they want in life and to know what they want to become when they grow up, not only that but to acknowledge their strengths that can pursue their goals. Academic success from my perspective in college is all about making outstanding grades in all of your classes, volunteering in organizations or clubs that benefits you positively, and making the four years of your...
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When you imagine storytelling, it is most likely that you will reminisce in your story from your childhood, as do I. This essay will explore my role as an early yearâs practitioner and reflect on my practice, values and beliefs. It is my story. I am a 19-year-old British Kosovan female student living in London. I have grown up with my parents and one sibling, a younger sister. She has been my motivation as to why I wish to pursue...
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A strength is defined as having the ability to provide nearly perfect performance in a specific activity. The key to building a fully developed strength is to identify your most prevalent talents, which can be found in the top five themes of the strengths quest assessment. The CliftonStrengths quest helps students understand their strengths, talents, and even weaknesses for a future occupation. My top five results were communication, analytical, activator, relator, and individualization. I see these strengths in myself in...
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Welcome to my solar system. I would love to show you a tour to visit each of my planets. First of all, let look at the most important one, Home, where my parents are a tremendous support for me. I also have a younger brother who is not at home often as he used to be. With the help of my parents, I can go to the next planet, School, specifically the University of Washington Bothell (UWB). I am a...
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Moments in a personâs life will largely affect oneâs mental growth at some point, and I, like many others have learned from it. The hard-working woman I am today is only because of how I was raised. Through yearly family gatherings, my views on the world have been shaped and allowed me to grow into the strong person I am today. Although I was raised in the small town of Texarkana, an important part of my upbringing happened in Lubbock,...
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The concept of materialism involves predominantly focusing on tangible items over intellectual or spiritual values (âMaterialismâ). The majority of todayâs adolescents can be identified as the most materialistic generation in history, as many of us are extremely conscious of our social status and our self-worth is driven by our material possessions. However, the obsession of engaging in social comparison with others over material belongings can ultimately lead to consequences for the individual. I have a materialistic mindset because I believe...
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I was born on September 13, 2003, in Jacksonville, Florida. I was born prematurely, by 75 days. I was a very tiny baby, I weighed 3 lbs 1 ounce and was able to lay on my dadâs hand with my legs hanging off. I was in the hospital until October 24, 2003. During my time in the hospital, one of the nurses left an IV in my right wrist for too long, and it burnt my wrist. When the burn...
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There have been so many people over the course of my life who have influenced my life in many various different ways, like my family and my friends. One of the biggest things that I believe has influenced me the most so far in my life was to find something that I am good at. If I was never influenced to find something I am good at and passionate about, at a young age I would have wasted a lot...
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Writing an essay describing yourself and your story is very intimidating. Coming up with a topic can be challenging. So, I asked my mom, and she said: âWrite about your art or your love of animals!â. I found that cute, I thought it would describe me as a girl that likes to draw all day long and spend all my time playing around with animals. My dad said: âWrite about a business degree and how it can lead to successâ....
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My grandfather came to this country as a teacher in 1960. Most of my family is still in India and Iâve been visiting my relatives on a regular basis. When I was a young child and visiting India, my youth protected me from asking questions about serious economic disparities. I have now been greatly perplexed by the enormous gulf in living standards and this has unsettled me. Seeing poverty and beggars coming to me who look like me and are...
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I recently completed the Clifton Strengths Survey, and I learned that focus is my first strength where I follow my path in a right direction. I always focus on the things I want and be on track. My second strength is relator. I get satisfaction working with team members and enjoy building strong relation with others. Communication is my third strength. I never feel shy to express my feelings and experiences with others. My fourth strength is responsibility. I believe...
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In the 1600s Britain had control over the colonies in America. They were moving Brits into America and colonizing what is now the east coast of America. Colonists started clashing with British officials in the 1760s after they started to strip the colonists of their basic human rights. The first battle of The Continential Congress vs. The British happened at Lexington Concord, and there started the Revolutionary War. In December 1777, George Washington led his 12,000-man army to Valley Forge...
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Each person has different strengths and abilities that make them who they are. The Clifton Strengths became a way for people to see what talents they have by taking a test created by a psychologist named Don Clifton. He wanted to focus more on peopleâs strengths instead of their weaknesses that need to be fixed. Through a lot of research, Clifton made the test that anyone could take, and it helped people to realize that they can build up their...
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