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Bridging the East and the West: Reclaiming the Old Eastern Tradition, Acquiring the Western Heritage
At the age of sixteen, I have had the privilege of coming to attend my formal education in the United States. As a young student from Taiwan, I initially experienced discomfort and a loss of individuality as I become immersed in a totally different world compared to what I was used to. Unlike my Chinese heritage, American culture is directly in contrast with the values and character of Chinese society. The individualist and self-sufficient character of American society is opposed to the Chinese heritage, wherein collectivism and cooperation is encouraged.
Apart from contrasting values and character, another dilemma that I had encountered upon arriving in the U.S. was the language barrier. Coming to America at the age of sixteen presented a problem to me, since it became hard...
Problems of miscommunication and my development of low self-esteem as a result of my inability to speak the English language became a hindrance to the improvement of my personality and individuality. However, over time, and twelve years later, I overcome the barrier that prevented me to develop myself fully -- that is, breaking the 'language barrier.' As I became more comfortable and familiar with the English language, I gradually created social ties with other people, participate in school activities, and, best of all, I was able to dream for a good life here in the United States. Overcoming the language barrier and learning to be part of my new culture and society created in me a greater sense of my 'self,' and I now know where I'm headed to.
And this direction is precisely what challenges me to pursue a degree in Economics at Duke…
As a result of taking part in the soccer tournament I learned to trust myself more, and to be more self-confident and positive. I also learned that self-confidence is a must in all walks of life because one needs to be able to rely on oneself. Being an athlete has taught me several important lessons which I was able to translate into other areas of my life as well.
Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences has yielded an abundance of research. Prior research has focused on multiple intelligences in the educational setting and also in career planning and development. Pearson, O’Brien & Bulsara (2015) contribute to the growing body of literature on multiple intelligences by applying the theory to a counseling or therapeutic setting. The authors predicted that the multiple intelligences training, which takes into account client preferences and
Right away, the reader is told that the plot will center on class, wealth, and Emma's comfort, and happiness. All of these things are shaken in Emma's world; the machinations of the upper-class in her society prove far more brutal then the naive Emma of the opening chapters expected. As she goes through the wringer of the plot, the reader watches her character progress from the flat simplicity implied
Timeline for Professional and Personal Growth Nurse Practitioner (NP) role is one of the specialties in advanced practice nursing and has experienced an increase in demand because of the shortage of nursing (Hamric, Tracy & Hanson, 2013). The growth of the NP role in the modern advanced practice nursing field is also attributable to the increased demand in primary care services. Given the increased demand of these practitioners, the nursing education
Like many teenagers would, my beliefs swung radically in the other direction. While I had no intention of parting with my gemstones, because the harm done in the mining of them could not be undone, I decided to stop collecting them. I began to speak out about alternatives, and even chastised a cousin who chose diamond instead of a synthetic jewel for his fiance's engagement ring. I gave a
Personal Leadership Plan Personal Leadership Development Plan The nursing profession is about helping people. The nurse has an innate sense of caring for others and wanting to ease their suffering. This is the central reason why anyone wishes to become a nurse. Currently, a nursing shortage means that nurses can have a steady supply of places to work and currently some of the highest wages of any profession in the country. However,