Life Essays

Part A: Over the past twenty years, the obesity rate of Americans has dramatically increased. There have been studies that show a direct link between childhood obesity and drinking large amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages. HFCS stands for High-fructose Corn syrup and table sugar, also known as sucrose, are both made …

A demographic often overlooked or forgotten is the blind and visually impaired. This paper will take a closer look at this population and how the Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, a local Philadelphia organization, assists these individuals in overcoming the fear associated with their disability, relearning how …

Heterosexism and homophobia in the school environment. In the United States, the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network publishes the results of the National School Climate Survey every two years on the school experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students. It shows that the manifestations of homophobia in schools …

Gonzalo Guerrero and Jeronimo de Aguilar were similar in that they were both on the same Spanish ship that shipwrecked in Central America. Also, both Aguilar and Malinche were translators, although during different times, to Hernan Cortez during Cortez’s conquest of Central America. However, there were also many differences between …

May 2002, I called my mother for the last time before I got on the airplane to Afghanistan. I told my mother for the first time that I loved her and my mother told me that she will pray for me according to the prayer of General McArthur for his …

History is a valuable advisor. But, history can only teach those aware of it. Often, the details of a historical figure’s life or events in it are lost to the general public. Commonly, only vague and general facts are recollected about prominent leaders. But, in my opinion, the details are …

The story of Rumpelstiltskin was popularized by the Brothers Grimm but can be dated all the way back to the 14th or 15th century. Bear in mind that the Brothers Grimm came in around 1812-1822, and the original story can be, “traced back some 4,000 years,” according to science. Not …

Unfortunately, it affects more people than can be fathomed, and holds no cure. Many think that loneliness only affects the weak and emotionally detached, but in fact, it affects many more people than meets the eye. Loneliness can be seen everywhere, and in everyone. In school, at home, in public, …

Technology has advanced a lot and has been greatly impacting our lives since the Industrial Revolution. The appearance of the mobile phone, the computer, and the tablets have all changed our ability to communicate with people around the world. Although technologies have greatly improved our lifestyle, they have brought many …

“Loneliness is a prevalent social problem with serious physiological and health implications” (Hawkley et al., 2010). By staying engaged in society and remaining active, one can improve their mental and physical health (National Center, 2018). Although multiple studies have been conducted on the physcological and physical effects of loneliness, most …