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Between the fall of 2004 and the spring of 2006, I attended Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, pursuing an A.A. in Liberal Arts. During my time at Penn Highlands, I became a member of Phi Theta Kappa and volunteered as a peer tutor in a number of subjects

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Should you assign small chores to toddlers to build self-esteem?: 2 of 32
Most parents realize early on that children need a structured, safe, and loving environment to grow to be confident, well-rounded adults. However, what constitutes such an environment varies vastly from parent to parent. Probably one of the most controversial issues of parenting is chores. When should parents begin assigning... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Psalms of faith and hope: 1 of 6
A Modern-Day Psalm Why do the echoes of the past Wail so painfully in my ear? Could it be such things ever last, Living on year after year? O! merciful Lord above me Shower down Your soothing rain! Extinguish these flames about me And snap this heart-wrenching chain. Only your love can rescue me From this storm which is my l... More..
Relationships & Family > Crisis Support (Other) Should rape victims be interviewed by members of the same sex?: 5 of 17
When an individual becomes the victim of a sexual crime, I firmly believe he or she should have the option of being interviewed by law enforcement of the same sex. A number of years ago, I was raped by one of my college classmates. Suffice it to say, it was a horrifying, degrading, and humiliating experience, one that I woul... More..
Health & Fitness > Mental Health (Other) Schizophrenia symptoms: 1 of 3
Over the years, the entertainment industry has done a fine job distorting the image of those suffering from schizophrenia (i.e., Me, Myself and Irene and Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho). As a result, the term schizophrenia can conjure up all sorts of wild images within our minds. Typically, when we think about this mental disorde... More..
Business > Management Ethics How corporate social responsibility impacts business: 3 of 6
In the wake of shocking corporate scandals such as WorldCom and Enron, it is not that difficult to view businesses in the United States as greedy and self-centered, trampling on everyone and everything else to make more profit. Consequently, countless American businesses are doing everything within their power to once again ... More..
Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Literary analysis: Dominant themes in Shakespeare's Macbeth: 8 of 15
Main Themes & Imagery in Shakespeare's Macbeth William Shakespeare is extensively known for his lifelike and memorable characters. Who could ever forget such characters as Hamlet or Romeo and Juliet? They leap directly off the page and come vividly alive each time these plays are read. And they continue to enthrall count... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Windows: 20 of 28
I asked myself, "What's so special About that window over there?" I've peered through it many a day From my place in this old chair; I've seen diverse things, rain and shine, As I gazed into this world: Countless events and occasions, Vast change and plans unfurled. It's simply a single pane of glass And rough oak formed int... More..