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You Have the Power
Vibha, , Showcase, Spring 2019, This I Believe, change, Immigration, This I Believe, 0I am the daughter of two immigrants. Before my parents decided to make the 8,500-mile journey across the world,...
I believe the world is what you make of it. The world is so full of opportunities for everyone....
We started off strangers but now we’re like brothers. Who would’ve thought someone would play such a big role...
Happy, sad, annoyed, excited. All emotions can be controlled by you and you only. Life is like a painting....
Music is the Most Important Artform
Jake, , Arts & Entertainment, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Music, Showcase, Spring 2019, This I Believe, This I Believe, 0Music is as old as time it seems. For as long as anyone could remember, music has been been...
Hard Work and Me
Dean, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Showcase, Spring 2019, This I Believe, Okemos High School, 27I believe in hard work. Hard work never betrays. When I was in middle school my dad recommended that...
To Be Or Not To Be (Nice)
Sam, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Showcase, Spring 2019, This I Believe, #bealeader, Okemos High School, 3I believe that being nice will further society. I have lived seventeen years on this world which has allowed...
The Influence of Expectations
Eric, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Showcase, Spring 2019, This I Believe, Okemos High School, 0The Influence of Expectations by Eric Chen.
Everything Happens For a Reason
Matthew, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Showcase, Spring 2019, This I Believe, #ThisIBelieve, audiorecording, ibelieve, Michigan, Okemos High School, Youthvoices, 1I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason. Even though it doesn’t always seem like what happened was...
Designer Clothes
Ricardo, , Abortion, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, This I Believe, Health Sciences High and Middle College, 5People say you should never judge a book by its cover. But we all know that people make decisions...
You Have To Own Who You Are
Damaris, , Showcase, Spring 2019, This I Believe, Health Sciences High and Middle College, 0I believe you have to own who you are. What made me come to...
It’s Not Always Forgive and Forget
Kassie, , Showcase, Spring 2019, This I Believe, Health Sciences High and Middle College, 2Honesty is the key to my trust. I don’t trust a lot of people but if I do trust...
Family Comes First
Kobie, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, This I Believe, family, Health Sciences High and Middle College, 0I believe that my family is what shaped me into who I am. I’ve come to believe this because...
Be Comfortable In Your Own Body
Sagrario, , Good Health and Well-Being, Life Skills & Fitness, Showcase, Spring 2019, Health Sciences High and Middle College, 5I believe that everyone isn’t comfortable in their own body. One person might think that their body isn’t the...
Family Comes first
Stephanie, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2018, Showcase, This I Believe, family, Health Sciences High and Middle College, 0I believe family comes first because family will always be the first people to be there for you. Yeah,...
You Attract What You Think
Angela, , Fall 2018, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, This I Believe, #ThisIBelieve, Health Sciences High and Middle College, 13The law of attraction can shift your entire life, only if you grasp how it works and absolutely believe...
Creativity
Erik, , Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2018, Showcase, This I Believe, Health Sciences High and Middle College, 7I Believe … Creativity is one of the most important things in life because if we didn’t have it...
You are worth so much
Nicolette, , Bullying, Fall 2018, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Stress, This I Believe, Health Sciences High and Middle College, 13Self worth is something I believe that everyone has struggled with at least once in their entire life. It...
A comfort zone is defined as “a place or situation where one feels safe or at ease and without...
Positive Mind
Noemi, , Fall 2018, Showcase, This I Believe, Health Sciences High and Middle College, 6I believe that a negative mind will never give you a positive life. If you keep thinking negative stuff...
I believe everyone should create themselves the way they want to, block out everyone’s nagging opinions, and do what...
Integrity is key
Salahuddin, , Fall 2018, Showcase, This I Believe, Health Sciences High and Middle College, 0I believe in the word integrity, which means being honest when someone is around and when they are not....
Chicano Pride
Kasandra, , Fall 2018, Immigration, Latino Power, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Health Sciences High and Middle College, 1I believe people shouldn’t be judged or treated differently because of their skin color. You shouldn’t feel embarrassed because...
Since I’ve been a young child, I’ve always had a way to express myself. From fingerpainting to holding...
Animals are our friends – This I believe
Alissa, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Life on Land, Showcase, Spring 2018, This I Believe, 0I always loved animals, I constantly wanted a pet and finally after years of begging, my parents got one,...
I believe the Organ is the King of Instruments
Nechuta The Great, , Showcase, Spring 2018, This I Believe, This I Believe, 0I 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,...
I Believe That Variety Is Necessary For a Healthy Life
John, , Showcase, Spring 2018, This I Believe, #ThisIBelieve, 2I 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...
This I Believe “Iron Edge”
Will Jones, , Showcase, Spring 2018, Okemos High School, This I Believe, 0The rules of society are limiting, too polite, too forgiving of failure — giving up, losing. I’ve found in...
Looking Past the Surface
Lauren, , Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, Okemos High School, This I Believe, TIB, 1In some point in their life, every student has received a grade that they are not satisfied with. I...
The Value of Education
Minnie, , Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, Okemos High School, This I Believe, TIB, 26I believe in the value of education. Education is what has allowed me to have most of the things...
I Believe in Laughter
Sejal, , Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, #ThisIBelieve, Comedy, Okemos High School, TIB, 3Very recently I went out to California for a special family event: my cousin just had her baby. She...
The Need for Free College Education
Jasmine, , Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, Okemos High School, TIB, 3I 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...
I have been a competitive swimmer since third grade. Everything about the sport for the past almost ten years...
Emotional Strength
Ariel, , Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, happiness, mind, Okemos High School, 0Statement: I believe in the importance of emotional endurance and strength I believe in the importance of emotional...
I believe that fate is an excuse. It’s a made up concept to abandon all responsibility for your future....
The Only Way to Do Good Work is to Love What You Do
Tyler, , Happiness, Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, 5Growing up my parents always told me to do what makes me happy, that no amount of money will...
Taking Risks
Emily, , Showcase, Sports, Spring 2017, This I Believe, Okemos High School, This I Believe, TIB, 3Without hesitation, I believe that it is better to live life when risks are taken. The act of going...
Environmental Progression
Mary, , Climate Action, Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, Okemos High School, This I Believe, TIB, 5Many scientists believe that global warming is an aspect of make belief and that there is no such thing;...
The Importance of Family
Cole, , Family, Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, Okemos High School, TIB, 5I believe in the importance of family. Every day we go home to a group of people and often...
Hidden Agressions
Eric, , Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, Okemos High School, This I Believe, TIB, 3I believe America is a place where no one should feel excluded. Let’s start this off with a story....
Don’t Let Peer Pressure Persuade your Opinions and Beliefs
Tuan, , Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, Okemos High School, TIB, 6I believe that people should follow their own beliefs and not let peer pressure persuade that. I feel that...
Where would I be without music?
Shannon, , Music, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, education, music, Okemos High School, This I Believe, TIB, 4If I had to pick one thing I am most thankful that I chose, it would have to be...
Life’s a Game to Love
Jason, , Family, Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, Okemos High School, This I Believe, 3Fate is something that nobody can see while it is actually taking place. However, the love my dad and...
Hard Work and Dedication Can Beat Natural Talent
Hadley, , Showcase, Sports, Spring 2017, This I Believe, Okemos High School, This I Believe, TIB, 5I believe that hard work and dedication can beat natural talent. I am a runner and have played many...
Ideas from Within
Maddie, , Shakespeare, Spring 2017, This I Believe, Okemos High School, self reflection, self-reliance, This I Believe, TIB, 1I believe in the capabilities of one’s own mind. The amount of power you can find within yourself is...
Family Value
Kristy, , Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, Okemos High School, This I Believe, TIB, 1Growing 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...
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...
I believe that confidence is the key to success, I have come to this conclusion based on past experiences...
I Believe America Is The Greatest Nation On Earth Because Of The Constitutional Freedoms It Gives
Paul, , Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, Okemos High School, This I Believe, TIB, 0I 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...
Friendship is Key
Thomas, , Friendship, Showcase, Sports, Spring 2017, This I Believe, friendship, Okemos High School, This I Believe, TIB, 7I believe that people need friendship in order to succeed, to accomplish goals, jump obstacles in life, and overall...
Animal Cruelty
Destiny, , Life on Land, Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, Okemos High School, This I Believe, TIB, 7Animal cruelty. An intentional or unintentional neglect or abuse to animals by the hand of a human. This is...
The Inescapable Effects Of Discovery
Lauryn, , Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, Okemos High School, This I Believe, TIB, 3Discovery has been a very influential part of my life. Discovery is the process in which you are able...
The Unabridged American Dream
Sid, , Spring 2017, This I Believe, Okemos High School, This I Believe, TIB, 1This is a audio piece written by Sid Murthy about the role of America in one’s pursuit of the...
Happiness is a Choice
Kait, , Happiness, Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, Okemos High School, This I Believe, TIB, 15I believe that people can control and create their own happiness. Throughout this past school year, I have been...
Persistence is the Key to Success
Evan, , Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, Okemos High School, This I Believe, TIB, 3I believe that no matter what obstacles you are faced with persistence is the key to success. I have...
Seeking America’s Opportunity
Quan, , American Dream, Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, #Opportunity, Okemos High School, This I Believe, TIB, 4I believe in the opportunity of America. When I was a little boy, I had always been told that...
Controlling Happiness
Jordan, , Happiness, Psychology, Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, Okemos High School, TIB, 3I firmly believe that everyone has control of their own happiness. There are several different things that can bring...
Relaxation: The Best Mindset
Zachary, , Psychology, Showcase, Spring 2017, Stress, This I Believe, Okemos High School, TIB, 1Introduction – Hi there, and welcome to my essay upon a personal belief of mine. In the essay that...
Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Your Dream
Onyu Pak, , American Dream, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2017, Stress, This I Believe, Okemos High School, This I Believe, TIB, 4I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to achieve their dream or succeed. Unfortunately, in some countries, people...