Student Success Statement #60

Student Success Statement

“A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder.”

-          Thomas Carlyle

Reflection:

I think what Carlyle is trying to say is that a man without a goal is absolutely nothing. He has no ambition. He will go nowhere in life. Just like a ship without a rudder, he won’t go anywhere. He won’t get anywhere he wants to because he has no goal or ambition. There’s no purpose to it.

Student Success Statement #59

Student Success Statement

“If there is beauty in character, there will be harmony in the home. If there is harmony in the home, there will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world. Conclusion: If there is beauty in character, there will be peace in the world.”

-          Chinese Proverb

Reflection:

What this proverb is basically trying to explain is that if there in beauty, harmony, and order in the person, that creates a sense of character. Those are the pillars to the Chinese. It is similar to our proverbs in a way because they both have to have peace and beauty and order within them to be a good character.

Six Pillars of Character

Six Pillars of Character

What are the six pillars?

1.       Trustworthiness

2.       Respect

3.       Responsibility

4.       Fairness

5.       Caring

6.       Citizenship

1.     Trustworthiness:

To be worthy of confidence, dependable

Ex: being honest and reliable.

2.     Respect:

To admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

Ex: Treat other people the way you want to be treated.

3.     Responsibility:

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.

Ex: Take responsibility for your actions. Don't make excuses or blame others.

4.     Fairness:

It means treating everyone the same.

Ex: Play by the rules.

5.     Caring:

By displaying kindness and concern for others.

Ex: Treat people with kindness and generosity.

6.     Citizenship:

The process of being such a member. It is how we make society work, together

Ex: Help take care of the environment

Reflection:

I think these are the basic guide to being a good person. If you are fair, you’re a good person. If you can be trustworthy and responsible, you’re a good person. There is so many different ways to show how to be a good person. These pillars are one of many, but these are the original basics.

Student Success Statement #58

Student Success Statement

“I would prefer to fail with honor than win by cheating.”

-          Sophocles

Reflection:

It is always better to fail at something and to admit that you did and own up to your failure and to your mistakes or else it’ll haunt you for a good amount of time. It’ll follow you around and it will make you feel guilty and you’ll have to confess to it sooner or later.

Memorial Day

Memorial Day

What is Memorial Day?

A patriotic day celebrated on the last Monday in May.

What is the purpose of Memorial Day?

A day on which those who died in active military service are remembered

When is it?

Originally it was on the 30^th of May, but they changed it to the last Monday of May.

What are a few ways to show honor and respect on Memorial Day?

In Massachusetts, you can leave poppies on veterans’ grave sites. One of the most common ways is to fly the flag of the USA as respect.

Other facts:

Approximately 620,000 soldiers on both sides died during the Civil War.

What will I do to show respect?

I will send my condolences to those who lost loved ones because of the war or during whatever active battle that are going on. 

Student Success Statement #57

Student Success Statement

“If I’ve got correct goals, and if I keep pursuing them the best way I know how, everything else falls into line. If I do the right thing right, I’m going to succeed.”

-          Dan Dierdorf

Reflection:

What Dan Dierdorf means by this statement is that if he does things correctly, he will succeed. If he keeps on doing them with effort, he will pass.  If he keeps doing them with passion and patience, he will succeed from doing whatever he wanted to do. This is only if the goals he has are CTR goals.

Student Success Statement #56

Student Success Statement

“The most important thing you will ever have is good values.”

-          Dennis Prager

Reflection:

I think what Prager means by this quote is that if you have good values, which are all it really matters. That’s what being a CTR person and an academic champion all is about. Prager means that it’s all where it really matters. If you have good values, then you are a good person.

Video Response:

After watching the video about Prager’s explanation of what good values is, I still don’t know if I agree with him. I mean, yes I agree that good values means to have good morals and manners, but he had this weird example about saving either your dog and a human being. Honestly, I don’t think that’s morals or good values I think that’s a quick thinking moment you have to decide in. In my opinion I would have saved both.  The human can hold onto the dog while I hold onto the human to swim back to shore. I see where Prager is coming from and that’s okay.

Optician

Optician

Duties and Responsibilities:

An optician, or dispensing optician, is a technical practitioner who designs, fits and dispenses corrective lenses for the correction of a person's vision.

Salary:

$33,330

Education:

Opticians typically have a high school diploma or equivalent and learn job skills through on-the-job training.

Reflection:

I think I’d like to become an optician. The human eye always intrigued me. And th pay is great too so I think I might have a further look at it.

Student Success Statement #55

Student Success Statement

“The reward for doing right is mostly an internal phenomenon: self-respect, dignity (self-worth), integrity, and self-esteem.”

-          Dr. Laura Schlessinger

Reflection:

I think what Dr. Laura Schlessinger is saying is incredible. She is saying that if you do the right, not only will it make you feel so much better and give off a physical sense of happiness and reward, inside you’ll be able to feel it too. It’s the most internal phenomenon you can give yourself.  It’s the best reward you can give yourself.

Student Success Statement #54

Student Success Statement

“Dare to stand alone.”

-          Thomas S. Monson

Reflection:

I think what Monson means by this statement is to not be afraid to stand up what you believe in, for what you is trying to protect, or what you are trying to enforce. Never be afraid to stand up alone while others follow along. It’s good to stand out. That’s why you don’t look the same as other people. Push yourself to be different. Stand alone. Stand up for your rights.

Nursing Home Administrator

Nursing Home Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities:

A nursing home administrator's main goal is to improve the quality and efficiency of care given to nursing home residents. These professionals often represent the nursing home on governing boards and must stay up-to-date on current laws and regulations involving the facility.

Salary:

$91,000

Education:

The entry-level requirement for a career in medical and health services management is a bachelor's degree in health administration

Reflection:

I would most definitely become a nursing home administrator. I think it seems like a suitable job I can adjust to. It pays really well so I think I might look into it more.

Video Response

In a video we watched during class today, we witnessed a miracle. We experienced the life changing action of forgiveness. What happened was a young man back in 2003, named Eric Smallridge, was proven guilty of two DUIs and charged of manslaughter. He crashed into two 20 year old women, Megan and Lisa. He was sentenced to 22 years in jail. Then, after a few emotional letters here and back, Renee, Megan's mother, forgave him. She ended up convincing Lisa's parents as well. They all went down tot he court and demanded to cut Eric's time in half and was released early. Now from this experience, both of the families and Eric's mental and emotional health have been fixed and they feel like themselves again. This is a story everyone should learn from.

Student Success Statement #53

Student Success Statement

“When a deep injury is done us, we never recover until we forgive.”

-          Alan Paton

Reflection:

I think what Paton means is to stop feeling angry or resentful at someone for an offense, flaw, and/or mistake. Which is totally fine, and it makes complete sense. Paton wants us to forgive our evil doers because of an incident that happened on accident. He wants us to move along with our lives and to release all the pent up energy we still have left. It’s a good way to finish things off; to come to terms with whomever.

Astronomers

Astronomer

Duties and Responsibilities:

Astronomers study the ways in which various forms of matter and energy interact.

Salary:

$106,840

Education:

Astronomers need to have a Ph.D.  typically to begin their careers in temporary postdoctoral research positions.

Reflection:

I don’t normally find much interest in becoming an astronomer, but I am quite interested in astronomy. I think the way the stars work and how they create beautiful new works of art it just amazes me how a single little atom can burst and create a whole new solar system within a solar system.

Wellness Professional

Wellness Professional

Duties and Responsibilities:

Wellness specialists work for schools, local governments, companies or other organizations to suggest, support and train people on their health and fitness goals. The main duties of a wellness specialist are to educate the public on how to improve their daily choices, prevent illness or access local resources.
Salary:

$53,100

Education:

A wellness specialist often has a degree in a related discipline such as nursing, fitness or sports medicine.

Reflection:

I wouldn’t want to become a wellness professional because it doesn’t seem like a job I would be really interested in. It doesn’t seem to catch my attention like other careers.