Blog Posts
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Poems by Emily Dickson Analysis
“The Soul Selects her Own Society” Upon reading the poem, I can immediately relate the soul as the great sense that every human being has to choose in the first instance the person they want to have by their side. One of the cases that I can use to be interpreted is in the line where it says: “I’ve known her -from an ample nation- Chosen One”. As time passes, human beings have the opportunity to meet many people who could have what they are looking for in their ideal companion. “The soul” as the poem says, acts and finds the chosen one. Now, in this other line “Then close…
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Introduction
Hi, I’m Ismael a 21-year-old, full time student at Laguardia looking to become an Accountant. Born and raised in Queens, New York. In my free time I like to go play soccer, basketball, or football sometimes. I also play videogames such as 2k and Madden. I’m the oldest of 4 siblings.
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Blog post 1 ~ Poems instances
Poem 1 The Brain is Wider than the Sky (“For-hold them-Blue to Blue- “& “The one the other will absorb- As Sponges—Buckets—do-”) These parts of the poem can be interpreted as the brain being incredible, capable of doing things, and has a great capacity to store, retain, and absorb ideas and thoughts. I feel that this is why the comparison can be made with the sea (this is how I draw conclusions and build up my interpretation) because the sea is very big, and deep and can “keep” and maintain anything that falls into it. For example, when it says “For-hold them-Blue to Blue-“, it can be taken as referring to the thoughts/ideas that…
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Aaliyah’s Introduction
Hey there! My name is Aaliyah Barreau I’m a pre-health major here at LAGCC. I’m looking to get into the OTA program hoping to become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. A little bit about myself, I’m from Long Island, NY, my parents are immigrants from Haiti. I have my Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science with a minor in Health Science from West Chester University. On my free time, I like to workout, watch Netflix, and go out to try new places. My passion is to help those that are in need of therapy and recovering from their injuries. I chose to attend LaGuardia Community College because of its proximity…
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Introduction
Hello, my name is Adriana Hernandez. I am from Colombia. I live in Queens with my husband, a 17-year-old daughter, and a beautiful doggy named Honey. I work as a paraprofessional in a high school in Long Island City. It is thanks to my job that I have been able to improve not only my English skills, but my knowledge in other areas as well as my duties include both accompanying and supporting a student with special needs. Currently, I am pursuing a career as a Spanish teacher. Latin American literature and poetry are among my favorite reading materials. In addition to my love of studying, I strive to set…
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Introduction
Hello everyone, my name is Joanna Perez. I am 20 years old soon to be 21 in January 17 ( In a Couple more days yay) I’m majoring psychology in LaGuardia Community College. Not only do I want to pursue my career but also purse my dream which is having a business multi-figures income. I want to show my family but mostly my nieces that you could get your degree but also purse your dream at the same time. The way I like to district myself is by going to the gym on my spare time but most of the time I do work in an after school Program at…
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Nerissa’s Introduction
My name is Nerissa Kendall, and I recently graduated from Grover Cleveland High school which is located in Ridgewood Queens. I came to LaGuardia community college since it’s not to far from home for me, and I also came here to help pursue my career of interest. My major is in Vet Tech, and I picked Vet Tech as my major because I know I have the ability to save the lives of many animals. Growing up as a kid I’ve own many different pets, and each time it was a new experience for me to learn from and take in. Even though I want to be a veterinarian in…
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Jenn’s Introduction
My name is Jennifer. Feel free to call me Jenn. I just turned 18 (Late November). My major at LaGuardia is Fine Arts and I eventually want to become a Tattoo Artist. I was born and currently live in Jamaica, Queens, NY. I have 3 younger siblings (I’m the eldest) that I look after most of the time. I also have 2 dogs (a male with white hair and a female with black hair) that are mixed between Chihuahua and Shih Tzu. I am fluent in both English and Spanish as my parents are both from Guatemala. During my free time I enjoy drawing, listening to music, watching horror films…
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This is Ericka D.
Good evening all and happy Thursday! I’m excited (but nervous) for this new semester-session. I hope that I get to work with many, if not, all of you and get to know and understand you as well. So, a little about myself. I am a 37-year-old single mom that’s “starting over”. I’ve had about 2 years to get to know myself. To heal, to learn different techniques on how to not totally lose it (all whilst trying to keep it all together)! I’m currently enrolled in pre-health science for nursing. I have also taken on a new job in a hospital setting for the last three months. I am on…
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Introduction
Hi, I’m Mariana Jaramillo, I’m 22 years old, and I was born in Cali, Colombia. Currently, I live in Queens with my three dogs and my biggest hobby is cooking, I enjoy making desserts and mostly cakes. On the other hand, I study veterinary technology and work in a veterinary clinic, but I would like to work in a zoo in the future. I plan to finish my major and take the corresponding exam to get my license as a veterinary technician. Finally, after doing this, I would like to move to another place like California, because working in zoos there is a little easier than in New York and more…
