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After I graduate from Kress High School, I plan to attend Texas Tech University and get a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. I also hope to go to graduate…

Amendment we still have the repeating error of wrongful conviction. Every 1 in 25 Americans that has been sentenced to death have been later proven of being innocent (Gross, 2015). To Resolve the problem of wrongful conviction in the prison and jail system the governor should lower the sentencing of minor crimes, strengthen the use of DNA and, review old cases often. The United States has been known of being very tough when it comes to implementing punishment, although some crimes are heinous…

succeed.” Founder/CEO Jon Davis The success of our students is our top priority and preparing them for success begins with enrollment. Admissions counselors enroll students from around the country in our 6-week training program held at our Garland, Texas campus. Figure 1: Retail Ready Career Center students come from states (marked in blue) across the country. Five major markets represented: FL, GA, TX, CA, IL. Admissions Counselors initiate the process by enrolling students and…

In Affirmative Action Overview by NCSL, they found that “Affirmative action programs have resulted in doubling or tripling the number of minority applications to colleges or universities, and have made colleges and universities more representative of their surrounding community.” This is a compelling piece of evidence because it shows why diversity is so important. The world and community are so diverse, so workplaces should be as well. Some more specific…

Outside the system of the National Archives, there are other depositories of letters from POW/MIA families. One shortcut to collect such correspondence is the Laurence Jolidon papers in the Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin. It contains the copies of the primary sources (including over a hundred letters) he used to write Last Seen Alive (1995). Other possibilities include the personal papers of Defense Secretaries and State Secretaries. According to my talk…

This year at Texas Tech University, I am taking the college algebra course in order to fulfill the pre-requisites needed to complete my pre medicine degree major. My current major is Human Development and Family Studies, but I need this math course for my pre-medicine requirements. My pre-med degree plan requires me to complete this course in order to enroll in my required Physics course later in my college career. Physics is not an easy course to master, there are many different difficult…

Mentoring is a process of learning through others. It’s been used for many years and now many companies have it as a requirement for their learning programs. It helps a person have a good development and retention of information, it also helps an individual have better interactions with each other. Our visits to El Paso Community College in the mentoring program were helpful and even though the students did not engage with us as much as we hoped for, it helps the mentors figure out ways and try…

At the risk of sounding cliché, that is also why I became a nurse. I have always strived to be the best nurse I can possible be but I want to challenge myself to make a mark on nursing and healthcare. After reading the mission statement of this University, I feel confident I have chosen the proper environment I need to mold me into a nurse capable of promoting advancements in healthcare. Professionally, my goal is to obtain a Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Nursing Informatics. My…

The emergency room is where all of the injuries come to in order to be revamped. Many people work together in the emergency department, such as nurses, paramedics, and support personnel to care for people who have emergencies; although, the person with the most responsibility is the emergency department physician. The emergency room (ER) doctor or physician’s job has many parts to it, yet the first part is one of the most critical: stabilize, assess, and determine whether to admit or transport…

In “Hills Like White Elephants,” the readers follow a couple’s conversation as they wait for the train. While following this conversation the reader will see the barriers and deterioration the couple goes through. There are stages in a relationship that are based off of communication, which is called interpersonal relationship. Throughout this story, the readers will get to witness the couple pass through a few of these stages. Communication is key to building a strong relationship and comes to…