I reckon I have been around computers for as long as I can remember. Credit for that goes to my father who worked from home on his computer. Games became the first experiences I had with it, and as I grew older, my interest in gaming ...

F lirting with electrons has worked wonders. Electronics engineers have manipulated these positron antiparticles to revolutionize fields as diverse as acoustics, medicine and robotics.Impressed by these phenomenal advancements ...

T he nobility of physics together with my aspiration to explore natural phenomena mathematically and to formulate theories that govern them has changed my perception ofreality and this has made me ponder difficult questions.

F rom a young age, it was always expected that I would follow the path of my parents and become a doctor. However, my love for Mathematics has overcome this expectation and encouraged me to pursue a field far from the lines of medicine...

" You can put down a bad book; you can avoid listening to bad music; but you cannot miss the ugly tower block opposite your house." A quote from Renzo Piano, the architect behind the Shard - one of my favorite modern structures.

S ocial Work is something I have always been interested in, especially working with children and families. Helping people overcome obstacles and difficulties and making the most of themselves is a very rewarding yet challenging career.

I n recent years there have been a myriad of ground breaking discoveries in science. However, Ibelieve more can be done in neurology as we have a worldwide ageing population with dementia affecting many sufferers and their families. I wish..

D eficits, wars and scandal: this seems to be the current interpretation of Politics today. The global media appear to enjoy taking a destructive stance to economic and political policy. Have we lost our sense of balance and composure?

T here is a rapid growth in global organizational concepts, crystallized in Japanese business philosophy, to be as effective as possible in the most efficient way. New technology involving networking information and automation influences th

P olitics and International Relations have always captivated me. Being closely connected to Israel, where political stability and good relations with her neighbors are considered luxuries, I have seen the importance of both politics and ...

P ursuing a master’s degree is a responsibility I owe to myself as well as a commitment I must others. I refer to it as a responsibility because I have a proactive outlook on life, which makes me actively seek and go after the things that I

T he foundations to a person's mind are based on the principals both instilled into and gathered from experiences as a child. As children grow older, they soon start interpreting this information to decide for themselves which of their ...

T he present is only momentary, and will soon turn into history. Almost all that we are as countries, as cultures and as a species is based on our common history. In fact, it is our unique ability as Homo Sapiens to accurately store, ...

S tanding by the side of my dad, always looking over his shoulder when he opened his first restaurant, brought me into the world of hospitality. Unconsciously, I realized the importance of management by watching my dad plan every step or ...

N on-economists often view economics as an attempt to quantify results by using models,theory, and mathematical computations.While these are essential components of the field, logic, rationality, and expediency are the governing dynamics...

P erforming and teaching euphonium has been my dream since I was young. I had great fortunate to be the first euphonium major in Taiwan. This wonderful opportunity helped me to have a unique musical career as an undergraduate student because

A woman is legally certified to kill her cheating husband, only if she uses her bare hands. The husband's lover however may be killed in any manner desired.This is just one example of the outrageous laws that are still in continuation in...

T he complex structure of the human body is a unique beauty. However, when witnessing my uncle deteriorating due to cancer it showed that complexity inescapably meant that problems arise. I realized the effects such illness can have on ...

4 00 years ago, it was accepted as universal truth that the sun orbited the earth. Now, however,because of Galileo's telescope, this is no longer a truth. This raises profound questions regarding the nature of truth. Will commonly accepted..

T here is no denying that the world is experiencing profound changes in economics and constant perfection of marketing mechanism and system. China is emerging as an active participant of world marketing system and is developing itself with..

T oday within our society, the wide sport sector is expanding and developing and is becoming more influential in our lives. This increase in popularity and accessibility has influenced my interest and involvement in this subject and the diff

" We don't need to take this analysis any further, especially since the client isn't paying for additional work." I was dumb founded. An idealistic graduate of Dartmouth College, I had imagined that the business world would provide an ...

w hen you stare at a world map, you see all the continents with their colors and contours, rivers and seas; Cities named in tiny black writing dotted everywhere across the land. However, whatyou also see is that it’s surrounded by just...

T he need to survive is a remarkable thing, for it has allowed evolution to equip organisms with arange of extraordinary capabilities to stay alive. Since reading 'Why Geese Don't Get Obese' byWidmaier, my interests have developed in the mol

W hen I was younger I used to throw myself into the world of superheroes, I knew nothing better than the world of those characters, such as spider-man, batman, x-men. The fact that such a simple idea one man created can ...

" I feel the capacity to care is the thing which gives life its deepest significance."I want to make a dramatic difference to people's lives! I feel that Radiotherapy is the perfect profession to fulfil this.I am confident that I can become

L aw, for me, is an essential element in maintaining a world of order and justice. The question of'right or wrong?' arises in everyday life. To be involved in an aspect that essentially shapes theworld we live in is a very exciting ...

W hat particularly captivated me towards working in psychological background is when my younger brother started speaking to his 'imaginary friend'. From observation I noticed he would become aggressive, often throw temper tantrums as he...

T he media is central to the experience of modern life. It builds and connects cultures and communities locally, nationally and globally and shapes our views of the world, our identities and our fantasies. It makes up global industries, ...

T he team YYZ, your company broke and I'm sorry to declare that your team is out of game. Goodluck next time!Unlike most people start their interests through achievements, my interest in accounting started with the failure of the ERP ...

W hen a friend asked me: "Why do you like computer science?" I found myself unable to give ananswer. However, from that moment on, I tried to understand what makes computer science so attractive for me.My passion for computer science ...

I have become attracted to Pharmacy as it combines Math and Science together and shows how these subjects affect lives every day in a positive way. A Pharmacists role is very vital to ensure the right medicines are supplied in an effective.

L anguage is common to all people. By its nature, it is something that links us all together, yet ouruse of language is a major factor in defining us all as individuals. For something that comes so naturally to all of us, ...

T he words 'money' and 'business' do not just simply mean cash, but also contain implications ofpeople, trust, management, investment, objectives, strategies, problems, solutions, challenges,failures and successes. My parents have ...

T he Three Gorges Dam, the 2335m concrete wonder holding back 39.3 cu km of water,powering 9 provinces and 2 cities, slows down the rotation of the earth by 0.06 microseconds. It is testament to the awesome potential of Civil Engineering...

" At his best man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice he is the worst.”We as individuals are unable to develop and expand our minds on an intellectual level if we are unfamiliar with the boundaries and ...

F or me the appeal of anthropology is that it draws on a wide range of disciplines, and that it combines theory with empirical study. Anthropology is a useful discipline in the world, where,for example, its use in...

F ashion is creative, seductive, always changing and a form of art, to others it is a religion. To meI use fashion to express myself and to show my personality but also look glamorous. I mostly likethe 1920s style because it's the ...

I love puzzles. The unique unforgettable exhilaration as all the pieces fall in place, the quiet sense of accomplishment and wonder as I gaze at the finished masterpiece: I really love puzzles.So naturally, I found myself completely at home

I t seems that the greatest situational irony is encountered in life itself. For this reason, I chose to study English Literature. Language is ceaseless and boundless and its only limits stem from the conscious decisions of the author, henc

F ilms are an insight into the human imagination, and offer the chance to in habit worlds that would otherwise never exist. Whilst much the same is true of literature, the addition of a visual element only solidifies the immersive nature...

I dream about photography... Memories of gazing through a finger marked window pane,camera at my side, the train rocking, objects passing, disparate perspectives through the lens. I think about the diverse ways in which photographs are ...

I n a recent address to the Canadian Parliament, David Cameron made the comment that "This isnot a traditional, cyclical recession. It's a debt crisis,". Although I am yet to align myself to apolitical party I find politics, economics and...

I recently walked passed a homeless man who was asking for neither food nor money but for abook. He was seeking knowledge despite the adversities, he was the very embodiment of philosophy itself. For me, it is important to pursue discipline

B eing born in an era where Science flourishes and is relentlessly used as a base to solve all of mankind's problems makes me yearn for the knowledge it bestows. I first discovered Science at the age of 10, when I read a set of junior ...

I grew up as a boy who loves robots and motorbikes very much. Thus, I love things that move especially those that are related to engines.I started to be passionate about mechanical engineering when I learned about the control system when...

T he need to survive is a remarkable thing, for it has allowed evolution to equip organisms with arange of extraordinary capabilities to stay alive. Since reading 'Why Geese Don't Get Obese' byWidmaier, my interests have developed in the ...