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I am the daughter of two immigrants. Before my parents decided to make the 8,500-mile journey across the world,...
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I believe the world is what you make of it. The world is so full of opportunities for everyone....
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I saw my very first musical in 2nd grade. I went to go see my sister in the high...
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Happy, sad, annoyed, excited. All emotions can be controlled by you and you only. Life is like a painting....
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Music is as old as time it seems. For as long as anyone could remember, music has been been...
I believe in hard work. Hard work never betrays. When I was in middle school my dad recommended that...
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I believe that being nice will further society. I have lived seventeen years on this world which has allowed...
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The Influence of Expectations by Eric Chen.
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I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason. Even though it doesn’t always seem like what happened was...
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People say you should never judge a book by its cover. But we all know that people make decisions...
I believe you have to own who you are. What made me come to...
Honesty is the key to my trust. I don’t trust a lot of people but if I do trust...
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I believe that my family is what shaped me into who I am. I’ve come to believe this because...
, , , Emotional Health, Health, Life Skills & Fitness, Showcase, Spring 2019, 3
I believe that everyone isn’t comfortable in their own body. One person might think that their body isn’t the...
I believe family comes first because family will always be the first people to be there for you. Yeah,...
The law of attraction can shift your entire life, only if you grasp how it works and absolutely believe...
I Believe … Creativity is one of the most important things in life because if we didn’t have it...
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Self worth is something I believe that everyone has struggled with at least once in their entire life. It...
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A comfort zone is defined as “a place or situation where one feels safe or at ease and without...
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I believe that a negative mind will never give you a positive life. If you keep thinking negative stuff...
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I believe everyone should create themselves the way they want to, block out everyone’s nagging opinions, and do what...
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I believe in the word integrity, which means being honest when someone is around and when they are not....
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I believe people shouldn’t be judged or treated differently because of their skin color. You shouldn’t feel embarrassed because...
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Since I’ve been a young child, I’ve always had a way to express myself. From fingerpainting to holding...
, , , Animal Protection, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Showcase, Spring 2018, This I Believe, 0
I always loved animals, I constantly wanted a pet and finally after years of begging, my parents got one,...
I believe the pipe organ is the king of all instruments and superior to all other ensembles. The size...
I believe that it’s important we use our words to be kind. By moving our mouths, lips, tongues,...
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I believe that variety is necessary for a healthy life. We are told that “variety is the spice of...
Everyone is special. I know this may sound incredibly cliché, but it’s true. Have you ever met two separate...
The rules of society are limiting, too polite, too forgiving of failure — giving up, losing. I’ve found in...
In some point in their life, every student has received a grade that they are not satisfied with. I...
I believe in the value of education. Education is what has allowed me to have most of the things...
Very recently I went out to California for a special family event: my cousin just had her baby. She...
I believe that people deserve to get the education that they want to help further themselves. Getting the proper...
I’d like to start with a few pieces of information. First, I love music, and second, I’ve only seen...
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I have been a competitive swimmer since third grade. Everything about the sport for the past almost ten years...
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Statement: I believe in the importance of emotional endurance and strength I believe in the importance of emotional...
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I believe that fate is an excuse. It’s a made up concept to abandon all responsibility for your future....
, , , Happiness, Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, 5
Growing up my parents always told me to do what makes me happy, that no amount of money will...
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Without hesitation, I believe that it is better to live life when risks are taken. The act of going...
Many scientists believe that global warming is an aspect of make belief and that there is no such thing;...
I believe in the importance of family. Every day we go home to a group of people and often...
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I believe America is a place where no one should feel excluded. Let’s start this off with a story....
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I believe that people should follow their own beliefs and not let peer pressure persuade that. I feel that...
If I had to pick one thing I am most thankful that I chose, it would have to be...
Fate is something that nobody can see while it is actually taking place. However, the love my dad and...
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I believe that hard work and dedication can beat natural talent. I am a runner and have played many...
I believe in the capabilities of one’s own mind. The amount of power you can find within yourself is...
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Growing up I never knew that being surrounded by sickness was unusual. I never knew that even though...
My Reminder to Never Give Up As we live our lives, everyone has to go through tough times and...
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I’m awful at listening to myself. It’s one of my biggest weaknesses, right next to listening to other people....
America is an extremely diverse nation with people from all different backgrounds mingling and interacting. These differences in skin...
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I believe that confidence is the key to success, I have come to this conclusion based on past experiences...
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I believe that America is the greatest nation on earth for many reasons, chief among them being all of...
I believe that change is, far more often than not, of benefit to humanity. Unfortunately, though, we as humans...
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I believe that people need friendship in order to succeed, to accomplish goals, jump obstacles in life, and overall...
Animal cruelty. An intentional or unintentional neglect or abuse to animals by the hand of a human. This is...
Discovery has been a very influential part of my life. Discovery is the process in which you are able...
This is a audio piece written by Sid Murthy about the role of America in one’s pursuit of the...
I believe that people can control and create their own happiness. Throughout this past school year, I have been...
I believe that no matter what obstacles you are faced with persistence is the key to success. I have...
I believe in the opportunity of America. When I was a little boy, I had always been told that...
I firmly believe that everyone has control of their own happiness. There are several different things that can bring...
Introduction – Hi there, and welcome to my essay upon a personal belief of mine. In the essay that...
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I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to achieve their dream or succeed. Unfortunately, in some countries, people...
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