Monday, May 24, 2010
senior reflection#2
so, as i stated in my last senior reflection, im super excited for college. im still confused though on what i should make my major because people keep telling me that i dont need to major in pre law to go to law school, that i could major in history, but i have yet to know what the difference would make, if it would make one at all.im still confused on that one.i cant believe i go in august.im scared because idk how itll be with just me 1700 miles away from my home.soooooo scary.i really just want to graduate and get it over with so i can go on trips this summer and just relax.but i might need to find a job too which is annoying.urgh.ohwell i actually dont mind working at all.anyways i cant think of anything else to say so im ending it here.
current event #2-finding a healthy medium-http://www.newsweek.com/id/237461
A)
This article was written by Kate Dailey of Newsweek.This article talks about eating disorders.It goes on to say that people of all sizes, not just already thin people, can have eating disorders.college students especially have become preoccupied with weight, as they tend to gain "the freshman fifteen" at college.over 40% women and 20% men at college have eating disorders. There are also alot of people that have eating disorders and you cant even tell. alot of doctors have had trouble recognizing eating disorders, as the victims tend to hide it well. with the media projecting images of thin people as the popular, well off ones, and with the increasing amount of fast food chains in america, its impossible to win either way.
B)
I chose this article because obesity and eating disorders is a big issue in society today. kids my age go through it quite often and the media doesnt make it any easier for us teenagers.also, as we are soon-to-be college students, it brings to attention just how many end up having eating disorders because the students dont watch and regulate their food intake.body image is one of the main problems that teenagers face today, and its only going to get worse as we get older.what i just learned from this article though is that eating disorders may be genetic.i had no idea.
This article was written by Kate Dailey of Newsweek.This article talks about eating disorders.It goes on to say that people of all sizes, not just already thin people, can have eating disorders.college students especially have become preoccupied with weight, as they tend to gain "the freshman fifteen" at college.over 40% women and 20% men at college have eating disorders. There are also alot of people that have eating disorders and you cant even tell. alot of doctors have had trouble recognizing eating disorders, as the victims tend to hide it well. with the media projecting images of thin people as the popular, well off ones, and with the increasing amount of fast food chains in america, its impossible to win either way.
B)
I chose this article because obesity and eating disorders is a big issue in society today. kids my age go through it quite often and the media doesnt make it any easier for us teenagers.also, as we are soon-to-be college students, it brings to attention just how many end up having eating disorders because the students dont watch and regulate their food intake.body image is one of the main problems that teenagers face today, and its only going to get worse as we get older.what i just learned from this article though is that eating disorders may be genetic.i had no idea.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
senior reflection #1
I'm so excited to be graduating soon. I'm more than ready for college. Although i think I might actually miss virginia im both nervous and excited to be moving to north dakota. my family is from there and I just love the midwest so much, which is why i decided on college there. I love everything about the midwest and im really cant wait for my first day of college classes. the only thing im nervous about is meeting my new roommate in august.i hope i like her/share atleast a few common interests with her.I'm also kinda nervous about leaving my parents out here on the east coast all by themselves, but hopefully theyll be ok.i can hardly believe that i'm practically done with highschool it feels too weird. I actually already bought a few things for my dorm room like towels and a coathanger and such lol.just one more month and we'll be done!yay!woooooooooooo!
current event #1-can an enemy be a child's friend?http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/18/health/18mind.html?pagewanted=2&ref=health
A)
this article was written by Benedict Carey of Newsweek.This article talks about how when we are children, we tend to have a few not so friendly friends. Up until recently, those types of friendships were thought to be unhealthy for children. studies have shown however, that having antagonistic friends as a young child actually helps to ensure the growth of a child's emotional and social developement. It helps children to learn basic social skills and basically what not to do in a friendship. it teaches them acceptable social behaviors as well. being able to handle antagonists will help in real life as you get older and also makes you stronger, both mentally and socially.
B)I chose this article because i really identified with it.I've been in friendships with intimidating children who bossed me around, but as this article showed, it only made me stonger and more able to handle people.I think this article was very well written. It was to the point and cited correctly. It was also very readable and understandable. I did enjoy this article because it made me realize that all those antagonistic friendships that i had as a child have actually benefitted me, atleast in some way, however small that way may be.
this article was written by Benedict Carey of Newsweek.This article talks about how when we are children, we tend to have a few not so friendly friends. Up until recently, those types of friendships were thought to be unhealthy for children. studies have shown however, that having antagonistic friends as a young child actually helps to ensure the growth of a child's emotional and social developement. It helps children to learn basic social skills and basically what not to do in a friendship. it teaches them acceptable social behaviors as well. being able to handle antagonists will help in real life as you get older and also makes you stronger, both mentally and socially.
B)I chose this article because i really identified with it.I've been in friendships with intimidating children who bossed me around, but as this article showed, it only made me stonger and more able to handle people.I think this article was very well written. It was to the point and cited correctly. It was also very readable and understandable. I did enjoy this article because it made me realize that all those antagonistic friendships that i had as a child have actually benefitted me, atleast in some way, however small that way may be.
Monday, March 22, 2010
editorial #5-http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/18/opinion/18thu1.html
This article is called "Mr. Obama and No Child left Behind" by The New York Times. Its about how Obama wants to change the no child left behind education act. This includes monitering the failing schools and letting the better run ones room and flexibility to fix themselves. Obama wants his new reform to give credit to schools for improving student performance even if they fail to reach the progress targets. this new reform would also require a heavier evaluation on teachers and principles. However, this new provision is said to take up to a decade.
I think this new provision would be a good idea.there are so many teachers at schools with teaching capabilities that are questionable.there really shouldnt be any leeway for allowing people to teach because it effects the students, often in a permanent way.there should be higher standards set for who should be allowed to teach.even if they have a teaching degree, that shouldnt matter if they fail to perform and teach students effectively.with that being said, teachers have a huge effect on the No Child left Behind act because its their job to make sure theyre teaching effectively enough so no child gets left behind and if theyre not doing this, then its effecting alot more than their jobs.
I think this new provision would be a good idea.there are so many teachers at schools with teaching capabilities that are questionable.there really shouldnt be any leeway for allowing people to teach because it effects the students, often in a permanent way.there should be higher standards set for who should be allowed to teach.even if they have a teaching degree, that shouldnt matter if they fail to perform and teach students effectively.with that being said, teachers have a huge effect on the No Child left Behind act because its their job to make sure theyre teaching effectively enough so no child gets left behind and if theyre not doing this, then its effecting alot more than their jobs.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
editorial #4-http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/14/opinion/14sun1.html?ref=opinion
this editorial is called "national school standards, at last". its about how the national governors association wants the states to agree on a new set standard of learning for students in the US. their proposal indicates certain things the students will learn from year to year wwhich may lead to changes in curriculum, testing and teaching. it talks about how nationally, student performance is very low and the learning standards are different in each district. students in some countys arent learning the same things as students in other countys, even at the same grade level. students are performing badly in reading and math compared to other countries.
I think that this new proposal would be a good thing.its true that not all students are learning exactly the same things and because of this, it gives the ones that happen to be learning more then others in school in advantage in important tests such as the SAT.higher standards need to be set so that all students will be able to get the full education they deserve and wont have to struggle or be denied to a school because of poor tests scores becausse they werent taught a cartain thing that others may have been taught.let's face it, we dont always have the best of teachers on staff at highschools. they may not teach effectively or they fail to fully help students succeed, which effects the students more than they realize. students should not have to suffer and be denied the ability to achieve certain goals or be denied the opportunity to go to a university because they werent able to learn as much as they could from the teachers who are being paid to do it. this snag in the educational system just gives kids in other countys an advantage.why should that be allowed? all students who are willing to learn should have the right to learn everything they are supposed to. this also goes with some schools having certain classes and programs that other schools dont have.this is unfair because it makes it so kids who would have liked to take those classes unable to just because they happen to go to a school that doesnt offer it.what are they supposed to do then, transfer schools just so they can take that class?the system is highly flawed and unbalanced and it should be fixed because this makes such a huge impact on millions of lives. why should something as important as education be overlooked?
I think that this new proposal would be a good thing.its true that not all students are learning exactly the same things and because of this, it gives the ones that happen to be learning more then others in school in advantage in important tests such as the SAT.higher standards need to be set so that all students will be able to get the full education they deserve and wont have to struggle or be denied to a school because of poor tests scores becausse they werent taught a cartain thing that others may have been taught.let's face it, we dont always have the best of teachers on staff at highschools. they may not teach effectively or they fail to fully help students succeed, which effects the students more than they realize. students should not have to suffer and be denied the ability to achieve certain goals or be denied the opportunity to go to a university because they werent able to learn as much as they could from the teachers who are being paid to do it. this snag in the educational system just gives kids in other countys an advantage.why should that be allowed? all students who are willing to learn should have the right to learn everything they are supposed to. this also goes with some schools having certain classes and programs that other schools dont have.this is unfair because it makes it so kids who would have liked to take those classes unable to just because they happen to go to a school that doesnt offer it.what are they supposed to do then, transfer schools just so they can take that class?the system is highly flawed and unbalanced and it should be fixed because this makes such a huge impact on millions of lives. why should something as important as education be overlooked?
editorial #3-http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/mar/14/pocket-money-for-politicians/
this article is called "pocket money for politicians" by the washington Times. its about how congressional member's don't fully understand what the average american has to go through daily to earn a living, especially considering the recession the US has been going through. the government is being irresponsible and spending taxpayer money frugally. lawmakers misuse public funds for private reasons. they rack up thousands of dollars on government credit cards but still they talk as if they can relate to the public.
I think that this editorial is right. not only about lawmakers though but many political figures, especially presidents. you hear in their speeches that they talk about relating to the public but alot of them came from wealth so they really cant relate to the average american. lawmakers dont have to struggle with paying off bills and saving money for things because they get alot of their expenses paid for. It amazes me what hard working citizen's tax dollars really go to sometimes.
I think that this editorial is right. not only about lawmakers though but many political figures, especially presidents. you hear in their speeches that they talk about relating to the public but alot of them came from wealth so they really cant relate to the average american. lawmakers dont have to struggle with paying off bills and saving money for things because they get alot of their expenses paid for. It amazes me what hard working citizen's tax dollars really go to sometimes.
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