Introduction Mental illness among students has emerged as a critical issue in American society, warranting urgent attention and intervention. As educational institutions are pivotal in shaping the future generation, the prevalence of mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions among students poses significant challenges. According to the American College Health Association (2019), nearly 60% of college students reported feeling overwhelming anxiety, while 40% experienced severe depression. The escalating mental health crisis not only affects students' academic performance...
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As human beings we all have basic needs that have to be met, understanding those needs will help us understand the factors that contribute to the drive to achieve certain goals. Students are preoccupied with many things: classes, work, home life, grades, and health, etc. When students are concerned about certain needs, their behaviors are easily centered on meeting those needs. Those concerns surpass learning and achievement. Physiological needs are the most important and when they are not met, they...
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Introduction John Stuart Mill, a seminal figure in the development of liberal thought, articulated a compelling concept of liberty that has influenced political philosophy for generations. In his seminal work, "On Liberty," Mill presents a nuanced exploration of individual freedom, advocating for a society where personal autonomy is respected, provided it does not harm others. His philosophy is grounded in the principle of utility, where actions are measured by their contribution to overall happiness. Mill's notion of liberty is multifaceted,...
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Stress, anxiety and temporary depressive states are common for those just living their daily lives. However, studies have proven that a simple companion could change this. Having animal companions, such as dogs, have a great impact on overall health and happiness. Spending quality alone time with an animal whether it be your own or one from a group organization bringing those pets to a public facility raises overall physical and mental wellness. Dogs are natural mediators of emotional health; this...
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The coloration of the foods is what captivates the eye, the taste is what draws the cravings, and the texture encourages sensational options of fresh foods. At a young age we are told to eat our fruits and vegetables, just so that we can grow big and strong. Nevertheless, how much do we really know about what we consume and where they come from? To this day, many people are not aware of the pros and cons of genetically modified...
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The film âFreedom Writersâ displays the story of Ms. Erin Gruwell, a new, dedicated teacher in a high school full of at-risk teenagers in need of a change. Doing all she could, she tries different methods of inspiring her students to learn, to respect themselves and each other, as well helping the students to develop dignity and conscience. The English term âdignityâ comes from the Latin word âdignitasâ, meaning âworthinessâ. It implies that each person is worthy of honor, respect...
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Shakespeare depicts the love in âRomeo and Julietâ in many ways. Their love is portrayed by images of light and dark and juxtaposed against death. Romeo and Juliet's love is associated with sight and appearances; love at first sight. After all, the love of Romeo and Juliet is portrayed as of another world and heavenly. They are âstar-crossed loversâ, with their destiny predetermined; they and other humans have no control instead the control lies with fate and God. We are...
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Genetically modified food (or GMO food) is food produced from plants or animals, whose DNA has been altered through genetic engineering. Genetic modification of rice grains to produce âgolden riceâ will enhance vitamin A levels of the deficient, is a cost-effective solution for malnutrition and the poor; and will reduce the agricultural sectors carbon footprint. Golden Rice and Genetic Engineering Genetic engineering involves a snip or tweak of DNA at precise locations on the genome, using technologies such as CRISPR...
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The changes in the industrial requirements of the professionals is a never-ending task, and you will never be able to know what the industry would expect from you tomorrow. Regardless of your profession, you are stuck in a continuously rolling wheel, and you should remember that you are supposed to be moving so as to allow yourself to move forward with the wheel rather than get crushed from it. Engineering management is one such opportunity that has been created to...
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Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human motivation, characteristics, or behavior to inanimate objects, animals, or natural phenomena. In other words, anthropomorphism is when we humans give human characteristics or behaviors to animals. According to the RSPCA, there are an âestimated 8.5 million dogs in the UKâ. We are a nation of dog lovers and according to a survey â90% of pet-owning Britons think of their pet as a member of the familyâ. However, you canât guarantee that all dog owners...
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Video games can be defined as interactive electronic games that aim to entertain players. According to Quwaider et al. (2019), video games allow players to access virtual 2D or 3D environments within specific rules and conditions. There are different categories of video games ranging from action to sports games, strategy, shooting, racing or adventure. Recent years have shown an increase in what are termed violent video games. Quwaider et al. state that fighting games such as Tekken or Mortal Combat...
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âThe Swimmerâ, a short story written by American author John Cheever in 1964, is centered on the journey of a middle-aged man, Neddy Merrill, as he attempts to swim across country in various swimming pools he finds along the way. It emerges from a world in which Merill is an affluent member of society, simply reveling in lifeâs greatest pleasures with friends. However, as the story progresses, it evokes a landscape of instability and denial in which Merrill knows no...
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The difference in the way Hitler, Stalin, and Mussolini dictated is a hotly-debated topic that often divides opinions. There is a great deal of differences between the dictatorship of Hitler, Stalin, and Mussolini. The way they portrayed their political ideology were very distinct from one another. The ways these three came to power were different. Hitler tried to take control of a struggling Germany through the âBeer Hall Putschâ. And when he didnât succeed, he was arrested. In jail he...
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I had a very difficult time to choose one from the many outstanding characters from the movie we watch âFreedom Writersâ. After some thinking I have chosen to describe one of the most authentic from all, Marcus. Marcus is independent young man who was forced to live on his own after his mom kicked him out of the house because of his involvement with a gang. He is a student at Woodrow Wilson High school in Long Beach California and...
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I chose Costa Rica for my country report because one of my close friends just got back from a year of studying abroad there. She told me all about the culture and the beautiful places that she went. Starting a little bit with the history, in 1502; Christopher Columbus visits the area, naming it Costa Rica. In 1821; Costa Rica declares independence from Spain and then in 1838; Costa Rica becomes fully independent. Moving onto the geographic and location, Costa...
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Over 8.2 million people die of cancer each year due to the bad accessibility to detection methods and treatment. The problem is that people are finding out they have cancer too late which makes it harder to treat. Cancer is the 4th most leading cause of death between adults 20-39 years old in the United States. Nearly half of people who have cancer arenât diagnosed early enough. This makes it harder for the treatment to succeed, making it more likely...
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As teenagers, we may think of poetry as synonyms of old and useless, and reading it may seem monotonous. When we read a poem, we must have problems with pronunciation and comprehension of it. Although when we hear it, we can experience a new way to approach the poem. I came from Cuba, where the Internet is not an option to make poems come alive, and the technology is deplorable because of the blockage held against the island. Cuba uses...
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Cancer is a pretty broad term, there are so many different types of cancer a person can possess. The type that I decided to talk about today is childhood leukemia. Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells, white blood cells (WBC) are commonly the ones that are cancerous. The cancer attacks the white blood cells which are meant to fight infections off in the body. The type of leukemia a child can possess all depends on certain factors. Some leukemia...
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Charlie Chaplin is known as one of the original Auteurs of the film industry for the time and dedication he put in to his craft. At the height of his career, he simultaneously directed, produced written and acted in his movies. Inarguably the greatest character he played in his life is âthe Trampâ which is also his creation. The Tramp appeared as the main character in several films such as 'The Kid' (1921) 'The Circus' (1928), 'City Lights' (1931) and...
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âEmerging Voices: Women in Contemporary Irish Societyâ by Pat OâConnor focuses on the roles that Irish women have embodied in the past and how these roles have changed or been altered over time. The book was published in 1998, twenty-one years later, in 2019, many of the problemâs women faced back then can be still seen in Ireland today. Many of the ideologies faced in the book and those of 1970âs Ireland and in 1998 she is comparing the changes...
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Did you play with Barbie as a child? Did you ever wish you looked like the blonde bombshell? Since her launch in 1959, Barbie has had a huge impact on those girls who owned her. With over one billion dolls sold in 60 years, she has set an unattainable standard of beauty. From a young age, children are influenced by images around them. What message does Barbie send to young children about what is normal? Mattel, the toy manufacturer, has...
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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are living creatures that have been modified through genetic engineering to suit the needs of the modifier. Farmers can make changes in the genome of their crops and animals to get a certain quality they desire in their GMOs. Humans have been modifying plants and animals since we started farming them. This was achieved through selective breeding, a process which involves breeding two individual organisms with desirable traits in the hopes of producing offspring with the...
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There was a scene when Jean, who didnât hide how racist she was, falls down the steps. She had been bitter and mean towards her housekeeper Maria because she was Mexican. When no one would answer the phone and her best friend of 10 years refused to come to help her, Maria was the one to find Jean and take her to the hospital despite how Jean treated her. It was then that Jean realized that people outside of her...
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âThe real education is your attitude and behavior with others. It defines your whole personality, no matter how qualified you areâ. By analyzing âThe Proposalâ movie, we can identify many aspects of interpersonal communication. Interpersonal communication is the exchange of verbal and nonverbal messages between people who build relationships, share meanings, and accomplish social goals. In the movie, âThe Proposalâ, Sandra Bullock is casted as Margaret Tate, an assertive and very powerful, executive editor-in-chief of a New York publisher, and...
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When it comes to the movie âDo the Right Thingâ written and directed by Spike Lee, the movie has been focusing on how the people who were well known as the lower-class citizens, who have been living in Brooklyn, New York City. Many people from different nationalities such as African-Americans, Hispanics and Asians have been going through discrimination and many other culture disparities that causes the many of the characters such as Mookie, to lass out at all the negative...
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âThe Dark Knightâ is an inspiring film directed by Christopher Nolan. Batman is no longer a comical book because Christopher translated it into a sensational movie that became a captivating tragedy. Due to the best technical quality and direction of this film, the viewer can relate the comical writings and the reality in life situations. The film is not just a simplistic view of what is good and evil but a true indicator of how the world is. For instance,...
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Alcohol consumption is one of the most significant health concerns around the world. It varies from country to country, but Europe is the heaviest drinking continent in the world with high level of alcohol consumption within United Kingdom and Ireland. One uniquely endangered group is university students mostly young adults aged between 18 and 29 years of age that drink more and more due to binge drinking being an acceptable social norm among students. A vast number of scientific studies...
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This critical review will be analyzing the article âThe Self in a Consumer Societyâ by Zygmunt Bauman (1999). The article is concerned with consumer culture, the economic differences it produces in a postmodern era, and the confines it creates primarily for the working class. To review the article, I aim to summarize and review these points through evaluations and judgements. I chose this article as I believe it is relevant in our current environment as we are constantly consuming not...
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âThe Shawshank Redemptionâ is yet another prison movie set in the early 1950s to 70s. However, this prison movie is like no others. Featuring Ellis Boy âRedâ, (Morgan Freeman) and Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), this film evokes strong emotion and changed my perspective on life. It elaborates on how freedom shouldnât be taken for granted, and life can change at any moment. Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), despite being young was a highly successful vice president of a large bank in...
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âThe Dark Knightâ directed by Christopher Nolan, is a very action-packed superhero movie that is fun for people ages 12 to 35. This film tells the story of all the crime that happens in Gotham City and the beginning of the Joker, an insane, but an ingenious and detailed crime planner. The Joker, who is destroying the city, is fighting against Batman, the vigilante of Gotham. Batman, along with district attorney Harvey Dent, is trying to stop all the crime...
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