Sophia Nguyen

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Sophia Nguyen, with her Master's in Journalism from the prestigious Columbia University, has carved a niche as a freelance writer. Her journalistic background, combined with a knack for storytelling, allows her to craft essays that are both informative and captivating. Sophia finds joy in essay writing, viewing it as a medium to convey complex ideas in a relatable and impactful manner, particularly enjoying topics that require deep research and factual accuracy.

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Educational Opportunity Program

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The State University of New York Educational Opportunity Program was created by the state of New York in order to provide access, academic support and financial aid to students who may not otherwise be admitted to state graduate programs. This program falls under state university guidelines within the state government so there are specific enrollment rules such as the necessity of being a New York State resident at the time of application. The website for the program is http://www.suny. edu/Student/academic_eop.…
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Difference Between Computer Literacy and Information Literacy

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1. Why is it important to understand the difference between computer literacy and information literacy? The difference between computer literacy and information literacy is as follows: Information literacy is the ability to access, organize, evaluate and use information from various sources. Computer literacy is having the knowledge to use technology in order to manipulate computer software or hardware. There is a strong correlation between the two, but they are still different. Both concepts use critical thinking, but information literacy goes…
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Navigating Dysfunction: My Journey Through Family Struggles

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Families have always been considered as the basic unit of life. For the longest time, it has been noted that the kind of lifestyle families have are based on their ability to adapt to the environment, and how we were raised. The culture and traditions practiced for as long as I remember were clear representations of the generations that my family has surpassed. I must say that my family was not as ideal as it may seem. Numerous problems were…

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Similarities and Differences Between Heart of Darkness and Apocalypse Now

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Heart of Darkness and its film adaptation, Apocalypse Now, are the same story, but have differences in certain details. Both are a story within a story and both feature relatively the same characters. However, Heart of Darkness is about a man named Marlow, who was sent on a mission to find and bring back to civilization a man named Kurtz while Marlow was taking ivory up the Congo River. Apocalypse Now outlines the travels in Vietnam of a man named…
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Monologue for an Onion Analysis

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“Monologue for an Onion” is an ingenious method for layering meaning through metaphor. The poem uses the simple task of peeling an onion as a metaphor for complicated and malicious relationships between people. The onion as a metaphor does not seem extraordinary in itself; but, upon reading one will discover that the author discusses “layers” and peeling them away to receive the truth. This is true; however, there is a larger irony at play here. Suji Kwock Kim, the author gives a sense that the onion is begging someone to stop peeling, cutting, chopping and relentlessly searching, while…
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Community Health Assessment Through Windshield Survey

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This windshield survey is a simple observation of a community. It involves collection of data to help define the community, the trend within the community, stability of the community and changes that may define the health of the community. Many dimensions of the community can be observed from a car drive observing the community life, and environment. Common characteristics to be noted are the people walking the street, gathering places in the community, quality of houses, community life rhythm, and…
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Declaration of Independence vs. Gettysburg Address

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The Declaration and the Gettysburg Address are looks into America's history. They were composed in 2 various period: America's first years in 1776 and the Civil War in the 1800's. Regardless of their time gap, they are similar due to the fact that they both discuss to the reader what is going on throughout their time duration. Nevertheless, the country was going through different occasions and so these two documents are diverse also. Both The Declaration of Independence and the…
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Cultural Background Summary

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My family comes from different cultural background which has been molded by assimilation, climate of pluralism and acculturation. I am a Filipino and I grew up in Oahu in Hawaii, whereby people in Hawaii have modest-economic status, low income and little education hence less satisfaction to their needs. I never had enormous understanding of cultural diversity and my culture as Filipino as I grew up because I had a combination of native Austronesia civilization which influenced the Hispanics and American…
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The Importance of Following Instructions

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The following essay will be a collection of thoughts about the importance of following instructions and having the proper gear. These two important topics should actually be written about in separate essays, but for the sake of the negative counseling I was written, they will be woven into one. Following Instructions is a basic fundamental skill taught from an early age. While it may seem like common sense to follow instructions and bring the proper gear to the motor pool…
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Book Reflection Assignment

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The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards is a very fascinating and insightful book that everyone who is interested in special education should definitely read. After reading the book, I could not help myself but be compelled by the story’s main insight about the beauty of life despite the challenges brought about by the pain of the past and the challenges of the present. In this book, two of the most compelling aspects that I would never forget are (1)…

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Relationship between Hamlet and Rosencrantz

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Are there any appropriate factors to lie to a buddy? This question brings us to the concern of true friendship. In the play Hamlet, by William Shakespeare, the relationship between Hamlet and Horatio as well as the relationship between Hamlet with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are provided. These relationships are represented by the event on which the pals fulfill, the method in which Hamlet's good friends treat him, and how they act towards him. From these occurrences, Horatio shows to be…
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ANA’s Definition of Nursing and Metaparadigm

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The ANA defines nursing as “the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations” (American Nurses Association website, n.d.). The 4 metaparadigms of nursing are person, environment, health/illness, and nursing. All 4 are interrelated and describe the central interest of the nursing discipline (Gunther, 2011). The ANA addresses the 4 concepts in its…
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Analysis of “I Sit and Look Out” by Walt Whitman

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I sit and look out” by Walt Whitman echoes all miseries and atrocities of life that rose to the surface in the wake of capitalism. 19th century witnessed a sea change in the lives of people as rat race for materialistic possession became more prominent and principles were relegated, concerns and emotions were sidelined from inside of human beings. The poet pen pictures such a sad tale of human life by attempting to pose as onlooker who watches everything but…
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Modern Technology Makes Life More Convenient

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Does modern technology make life more convenient, or was life better when technology was simpler? Technology today has definitely made life easier and better. As we look at the technologies, what is modern technology? Technology is part of life and it has greatly improved as time is passing; Scientists are continually working in order to develop useful products, in which facilitate our lives. Even though some people say that technology has lessened our lives’ quality, I think that it has…
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Creating a Safe, Healthy, and Engaging Preschool Environment

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Safe: One of my primary concerns in my preschool classroom is that the children are safe throughout the day. My goal is to have an environment where the children feel safe to try new things and to explore their environment in a rich and fulling manner. As a teacher it is my responsibility in providing constant supervision throughout the day. It is imperative that the child/teacher ratio is adhered to regardless of the situation. Even though there are two teachers…
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Autumn: The Best Season of All

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Of all the magnificent seasons, autumn is the most wonderful season of all. Not only do the leaves change into vivid, colorful pictures as people drive by their beauty every day to work, but the temperature is just as inviting. People enjoy outdoor activities much more when it is a mild temperature than when the weather is either too hot or too cold. People also seem to be more cheerful and happy when it feels that way outside. A perfect…
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Navigating Personal and Professional Growth

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My name is Douglas Wasserman. I am a 44 year old Caucasian Male that was born in Brooklyn New York on January 7, 1970. I come from a Jewish family background. My immediate family has never been religious. We do not eat kosher foods and rarely go to Temple to pray. That does not mean we are not a spiritual family. I was taught to believe in God as a loving entity that has a purpose for me in my…
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Art Analysis: Midsummer Night in Harlem, by Palmer Hayden

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‘Midsummer Night in Harlem is an oil painting painted by Palmer Hayden. Palmer C. Hayden was an American painter who depicted African-American life as he saw it, especially during the Harlem Renaissance. The painting Midsummer Night in Harlem appears to depict African American people departing and relaxing after an evening at church in Harlem. This painting shows the energy and positive attitudes of the people through the use of vibrant colors and the happy expressions of the faces. The people…
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Small Joys, Big Memories: Cherishing Everyday Moments

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I have rarely thought about the so-called memorable experiences in life. Since there are a lot of things that need to be done now and also in the future, to me, it is quite hard to write about this topic and it took me a lot of time recalling what have happened in my life, what the memorable experiences were and what the most memorable one was. Finally, I realized that a memorable experience is not only a significant event…
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Classification of Friends

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EEAnyone who has spent time with friends will notice that each one has a special personality all of their own. Friends, have different traits that make up their personalities. A sense of humor, great advice, and honesty are all things that come to mind when you think about a friend. Friends are important to have because they are a backbone when things get tough in life and are always there to love and support. However, anyone who has spent time…
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Grades do not Reflect Intelligence

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As young adults we have been tested many times over the years, whether it be by a parent, friend or life itself however, the most common of tests we receive are from school. Growing up we were taught to believe that A meant smart and F meant dumb. Time and time again this caused distress in students who were very smart but declared dumb by the education system. Contrary, students who were receiving higher marks are not necessarily the most…
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Cultural Mosaic of Pakistan: A Tapestry of Islamic Traditions

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Culture is the characteristics of a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts. Culture may be defined as behavior peculiar to human beings, together with material objects used. Culture consists of language, ideas, beliefs, customs, codes, institution, tools, techniques, works of arts, ceremonies and so on. According to Allama Iqbal: "Culture encompasses all the mental, Spiritual and Physical activities of a Nation. It includes the basic beliefs and faith, values and…
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The Impact of Social Networking on Society

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Rogerian Argument: Does Facebook, Twitter and other social networking websites do more harm than good? Twitter and Facebook are only two of the online connections people use today to stay in contact with friends and family. The internet is a place to interact with new people and a way to be exposed to strangers. The partial anonymity available online can be used as a mask for sexual offenders and psychos; they can appear to be ordinary normal people, and you…
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My Sociological Imagination

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“The sociological Imagination is defined as the ability to understand the one’s own issues are not caused simply by one’s own beliefs or thoughts but by society and how it is structured.” (Mills, The Sociological Imagination, 1959). Therefore, one can never solve their problems until they understand that they cannot be solved simply on an individual level but must be addressed on the social level. It is the ability to see how society is structured and how things such as societal norms influence people into performing certain actions. It involves observing outcomes from a different perspective in order to understand what influenced…
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School Should Start Later

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Most students if asked would tell you that they wish school started later. Many studies have shown that a later start time for school can be quite beneficial for the students. I believe that school should start later due to many reasons that I will address. For one, if school started later students would be able to get more sleep. At our age sleep is an essential part of our growth and development. Scientist say that teenagers should be getting…

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