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I am a 24-year old student who just began attending the University of Phoenix online program to earn my Master's. I recently graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts in English: Literary and Cultural Studies. I have written 11 articles

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Relationships & Family > First Dates First-date safety tips for women: 1 of 50
Going out on a first date is an exciting time for a woman, sometimes so exciting that it's hard to make decisions as rationally as she normally. That is why it is important to make plans in advance to make sure she will have a safe, rewarding experience. The following safety tips are designed to help women prepare for the po... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Are you really ready to move out of your parents' house?: 1 of 40
At 18 years old, I could hear the sounds of freedom calling my name. I was headed 3 1/2 hours away to college and the excitement of getting out on my own was overwhelming. I look back and laugh at how naive I was as I sit in my parent's house typing this article. It makes no sense; I'm 24 years old, married, with a Bachelor'... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills Developing social skills in shy children: 1 of 28
Over the past few years i have been an educator, parents have always been astonished to see their children break out of their shells and become social butterflies in my classes. Other parents comment and take note of the amazing progress these children make. There are so many reasons these children are shy in the beginning, ... More..
Education > Adult Education Understanding current issues in adult education: 1 of 13
There are many population trends that can affect adult education. Factors such as household size, population growth, or advances designed to accommodate increasing populations can affect adult education programs and how they are implemented as well as who they attempt to attract. This paper will attempt to explain how popula... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Parenting: 1 of 5
When she came to my house to live, I thought everything would be just like before. Well, not really. I thought things would be better this time. I knew I could do it right this time around. No matter what I had done it the past, this was my chance for a new beginning. A chance to create a child that would appreciate what I h... More..
Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts Reasons to pick up martial arts: 8 of 26
Why I Chose Martial Arts And What Training Has Done For Me: A Series Part 1: How I became a Martial Artist When I was in middle school, I began to see posters on the halls at school that advertised Taekwondo lessons and I was always intrigued. However, as an "A" student active in sports and other extracurricular activities, ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Are board games or video games more entertaining?: 11 of 33
Today's video games are not filled with the two-dimensional Atari and Nintendo characters that we adults grew up with. Instead games have become complicated and intricate. Role playing games allow the storyline to change as the player makes choices with thousands of scenarios that can result in the decisions the player makes... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Aiden: 30 of 47
The origins of the name Aiden are slightly mixed, making it an interesting and most certainly a hot name. The Irish translation of Aiden means "Little Fire". Similarly, the Celtic/Gaelic translation for Aiden is "fiery." There are also Scottish and English claims to the origin of the name Aiden, both positing verbatim transl... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology Dealing with a "cheating heart": 26 of 35
Dealing with a "cheating heart" can mean dealing with someone who has cheated on you or dealing with the fact that you have wondering eyes of your own. Each situation requires a certain amount of discipline and making very difficult decisions. But if you want to preserve your integrity, there are some necessary steps that ne... More..
Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts Finding a good martial arts school: 16 of 18
There is no clear-cut definition of what makes a martial arts school a "real" school. This definition is different for everyone. For me, a real martial arts school is one that provides the training that the students who are enrolled in that school are paying for and expect. It is simply not practical to say that a real marti... More..