Student Success Statement 

"I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong." 

Abraham Lincoln 

Reflection: It doesn't matter if you win of loose as long as you did it with honesty and complete fairness. But when he says that he stands with anybody that is right and leaves them when their wrong just makes me think about friendship. If someone stuck with you through everything, that means they're real friends but when they leave you when you make a mistake, that's not true loyalty. 

If you care about someone, you have to stick with them even when they don't' make the best decisions because you have to be there to fix them and guide them, not just "part ways." 

You stick with people you care about, even when they start trailing off the right road, you just don't leave. So in that case, I don't agree with him. 

April Fool's Day 

1. April Fool's Day is held on April 1st. 

2. The purpose of April Fool's is to play practical jokes and hoaxes on each other, the jokes and their victims are known as "April Fools" 

It's been popular since the 19th century 

It is well known in Canada, Europe, Brazil, Australia and the United States 

3. The origins of April fool's is obscure 

The most commonly cited theory holds that it dates from about 1582, the year France adopted the Gregorian Calendar , which shifted the observance of New Year's Day from the end of March (around the time of the March  to the first of January. 

According to popular lore, some folks, out of ignorance, stubbornness, or both, continued to ring in the New Year on April first and were made the butt of jokes and pranks on account of their "foolishness." This became an annual tradition which ultimately spread throughout Europe and other parts of the world.

4. Pros:

• It's light hearten
• It's fun 
• playful 
• It's fun to plan 
• Causes laughter 

Cons: 

• Can become mean spirited 
• Can cause distrust 
• Can become dangerous
• Can be taken over the top
• Someone can get hurt 

Student Success Statement 

"Character is higher than Intellect" 

Ralph Waldo Emerson 

Reflection: Having a good character and being a good person and having a good pure personality is higher than intellect because being smart or knowing everything doesn't always lead you to happiness. And happiness is the goal to my life. I'd rather be happy with the person I am. 

Health Sciences Librarian 

Duties and Responsibilities: they support the educational, research and clinical needs for the school of medicine. They acquire the catalog books. they also assist those who are using the library for research or educational purposes but they work in health related materials. 

• Responsible for the selection, assessment, and management of collections and resources that support the school of medicine 
• They will provide specialized and general referenced service. 

Salary: $47,722-$73,238 

Education: 

• Graduate degree in library science from a credited institution 
• Educational background in health sciences .
• Substantial knowledge of the health sciences 

Reflection: Well Health sciences librarians clearly get a better pay check than normal librarians. But I don't think this is the job for me. It doesn't appeal to me and as a matter of fact is seems a tad boring. I love books but the not health science books. So I don't think i'm fit for this job. 

Student Success Statement 

"I trust that my hard work will pay off." 

Tyler Hawks

Reflection: Tyler didn't posses natural talent for basketball but he did posses motivation. You have to believe in the hard work you put into something. What people are lacking is motivation, the lack of motivation is present because they have no goals. How are you suppose to strive, if you have nothing to strive for? People don't just wake up one day and become a successful person, it's something you have to work for, it takes time. But that time you put into that goal you're focusing on pays off.The more time you put into something, the closer you are into accomplishing it. 

UC Davis Requirements 

 UC Davis has always been an interest of mine because they happen to provide a very good Vet Program. I've always wondered what the requirements were to get accepted to this school. I've also wondered about just the basic information and knowledge I would need about UC Davis. 

Freshman Admission Requirements: 

-High school Diploma

-Courses must be completed with no less than a C 

-GPA of 3.0 or higher 

-Personal Essay

- Examination (test) 

-"a-g" requirements 

A-G" Subjects	Requirement
a. History/social science	Two years
b. English     (or language of instruction)	Four years
c. Mathematics	Three years (Four years recommended)
d. Laboratory science	Two years (Three years recommended)
e. Language other than English     (or other second language)	Two years (Three years recommended)
f. Visual and performing arts	One year
g. College preparatory elective	One year

There's a lot of competition for this school, but I really want to attend here because it's perfect and it's not as expensive as other private universities. For my 4 years of high school, i'm planning to pass all my classes with nothing lower than a C also want to take at least 4 AP classes and pass them. For volunteering work, I'm planning to volunteer at an animal shelter for 2 years. I would also want to do community service at the beach to pick up trash. I'm also planning to be in part of a program, like leadership for 2 years or so. Finally, I want to graduate high school with a GPA of at least 3.6 and not fail any classes through my 4 years of high school. 

Student Success Statement 

"True independence and freedom can only exist in doing what's right." 

Brigham Young 

Reflection: This statement is half right. Why? Because there's people in other countries who are good honest humble people but don't have any freedom because of restrictions of religious purposes. There's children born into poverty while rich benefited children are born into riches. How is that fair? 

Slaves didn't have any freedom or independence but that doesn't mean they were bad people, 

True Independence and freedom no longer exists, there's always people that are going to tell you what to do and what to be believe in and how to act and dress, there's always a bigger power that's going to limit your freedom greatly. 

Creative Writing 

   I honestly just feel tired all the time. I dont know, i'm just drained. I don't feel like going out or talking. Why? Because I'm a messed up kid. I don't even do anything energy consuming the entire day but some how all my energy is gone and I end up taking a nap. What's mostly been on my mind is the future basically, school and all those lovely stressing thoughts.

How depressing is it to go to school for about 15 years and then graduate and then go to college and then get a job and then die. 

You need money to do anything exciting which requires you to get a job but what most people don't realize is by the time you've saved up all this money from years and years of hard work BAM life hits your in the face and before you know it, you're 50, You can't do any of those things you've dreamed of doing as a child anymore, because by then life has sucked all the energy and hope from you. 

I don't want to become one of those people. I don't want to be stuck in a government office cubical for the rest of my days. I don't wan to file papers or talk on the phone with rude customers. I don't want that. I hate the fact that everything requires money or a ridiculous amount of time and energy. 

Just the thought of it drains me out. Ahh, life. 

Careers Outside the United States 

1. United Kingdom:

Chief executives and senior officers: 107,703                                                  

2. Canada : 

Public administrator director: 110, 240

Financial managers and accountants 

3. Japan 

Risk analyst: 1,333,333 

Business analyst: 1,000,000

4. Thailand 

 Labor relations Director (human resources: 300,000 

5. Saudi Arabia: 

Teacher: 3,000-4,800 per month 

St. Patrick's Day 

1) St. Patrick was a man who made extensive missionary work in Ireland which is mostly why he's famous . During thirty years, he supposedly converted 135,00 people, established 300 churches,and consecrated 350 bishops. He was enslaved in Ireland and learned their rituals and custom and language and it was these people that he had converted into Catholicism. He managed to escape but the people begged him to come back so he established catholic teachings in Ireland and managed to convert some of the Celtic symbolism and Christianize them. He used the clover as a sign of trinity. 

2) The purpose was to celebrate the Roman Catholic feast of the patron saint of Ireland and the arrival of Christianity to Ireland. It celebrates the heritage and culture of Irish in general . 

3) It is celebrated in March 17 Because it is the traditional day that Saint Patrick died. 

4)We wear green because it represents the return of spring as well as the Irish culture.

I honestly think this video was nice and all, but keith was never a "nobody". It sad how you can only be noticed if you're popular. Keith wasnt a nobody, he looked like an amazing loving person but I still think that those football players didnt deserve that fame and admiration because they thought Keith wasn't popular enough. This is a bad example of being good, there are far greater examples.
We shouldn't just appreciate people that are athletes, there's far greater people that do far greater deeds that arent recognized.

Student Success Statement 

"They're only truly great who are truly good." 

George Chapman 

Reflection: This statement basically means that personality is what makes a person great, it doesnt matter how much they've accomplished or how much money or success they have. 

Good humble people are honestly the greatest people, it doesn't matter if they're homeless or poor, it really doesn't matter. they deserve it all. 

Volunteeer Opportunities

1 A). Silverado Hospice, Los Angeles: This volunteer work is looking for volunteers that can accompany termally ill patients who are lonely and in the verge of dieing. The volunteers have to be willing to read the newspaper to them, listen to soothing music and share stories. 

   B) Providence TrinityCare Hospice:  This volubnteer work is about making a difference in patient's lives. There's differint areas like art, crafts, transportation, and office and administration. 

   C)"Creative Comapion" California Hospital Medical Center: These volunteers get to draw, sketch, or paint with their patients. Almost like art therapist. The patients and volunteer talk about a place of story and the volunteer tries to draw it with the help of the patient's imagination. 

   D) Sydney Cooper Senior Smiles: This volunteer work requires socializing with seniors who would benefit from companionship. You have to have a big heart and open mind. And the schedule is flexible. 

3) You can apply to these volunteer positions by printing out a form that is provided in the website, you can also visit the place and take a look at the positions they offer and get your sing up form there. Some of the volunteer works require a background check.

*Medical and heath volunteer opportunits in Los Angeles*

Student Success Statement 

"Many think that the short term gain will be worth the long term pain, but it isn't. In addition, using steroids is cheating, and there is nothing worse in sports than a cheater. Don't do it." 

GEORGE MTCHELL, Sentate Majority Leader, Presidential Medal of Freedom, Disney Chairman of the Board. 

Reflection: He obviously knows what he's talking about because he has a fancy suit. But doesn't his statement make him a hypocrite because I'm sure he's cheated at least once in his life time, we're humans and sadly we lie and decieve. 

But I guess he has a point, steroids are just a short term effect. 

Student Success Statement 

"I won't cheat." 

Dale Murphy 

Reflection: I won't cheat because Dale Murphy knows what's best for everyone. 

Oncologist 

Duties and Responsiblities: They are physicians who specialize in diagnosing and treating cancer. They usually lead a treatment team composed of a number of different health care proffessionals who work together to provide comprehensive treatment for cancer patients 

typical jod duties include: 

-Keepiing track of medical records

-Cancer diagnoses 

-Physical examinations

-Monitoring treatments and plan 

-Discuss treatment options to assist with pain management 

Salary: 217,856

Education: They must complete an extensive enducation that consists of an 

-undergraduate degree

- medical school,

-internal medical residency 

-oncology fellowship. 

-An M.D degree

Reflection: Yes, I think I would want to become one because it seems like ad interesting job and I would be able to contribute to curing cancer. I think I would be fit for this job, and the salary is also good. 

Student Success Statement 

"Character matters most." 

Dale Murphy 

Reflection: This quote basically means that personality is the most important thing, not riches nor materialized objects. And I completely agree with that. 

But what I still dont quite seem to understand is why we only quote "famous" rich people. 

People with money always seem to loose insight of who they really are and just blurt out "inspirational" things to the media to make themselves look good. 

So yeah, I'm not buying this. 

Heliotherapy 

Duties and Responsiblities: Heliotherapy is medical therapy involving exposure to sunlight. They can use polarized light, lasers, fluorescent lamps, or very bright full spectrum lights. The light is administered for a certain amount of time. They mostly use these methods for skin disorders. 

They use different types of lights and amount of light to treat illnesses. 

Salary: 

Education: 

Reflection: No, I don't think I would want to become one because I was not very well informed about the job description. This career doesn't captivate me, or grab my attention. 

Student Success Statement 

"Great beauty, great strength, and great riches are really and truly of no great use; a right heart exceeds all." 

Benjamin Franklin 

Reflection: Well, at some extent, this is very true. But deep inside people don't truly believe this. Why? Becuase that's not how our society functions. We're so acustumed to just pay attention to the materialized things therfore loosing sight of what's truly important and I think we can all agree that is happiness. My goal in life is to be happy. happy happy happy. I don't care what I own or what I dont own. I just want to be a happy person and live my life that way. Simply happy.

Health Educator 

Duties and Responsibilities: They teach people about behaviors that promote good health.

 They are responsibible for organizing schedules to help improve the health of an individual or communities.

 They create and implimate health education programs for the generaal public 

Salary: 61,000

Education: Most health educator jobs require a bachelor’s degree at minimum and some employers may prefer candidates who also are Certified Health Education Specialists, the BLS reports. Undergraduate fields of study include health promotion or health education, and often include an internship.

In some cases, health educators may require a master’s degree, particularly for employment with state or federal public health agencies.

In order to be effective, health educators must be able to evaluate information and data, build rapport with a diverse group of people and express themselves clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Relection: No, I dont think i would want to become one because Health has never really been an interest in me. I don't think i would enjoy this job, it's not something i would ever consider becoming,