Category: Critical Reflection

The character Beowulf is like other ancient classical heroes we have covered so far like Achilles in the epic poem Beowulf. Not just because of their heroic qualities but for their unheroic qualities and problems. Beowulf in the epic story Beowulf is noble and is a man of his word, throughout the epic, he never…

Ive always been fascinated by the role of a midwife. The ability to remain calm under pressure while making potentially life-changing decisions is admirable and qualities I feel I possess. My excitement to become a midwife is centred around empowering and supporting women in the most important transition of their life. To expand my knowledge…

One tends to describe their pilgrimage to the holy land in a positive light, often as a life-changing experience, during a time of struggle, and often being described as fulfilling. Fast forward to 15-year-old me who is still haunted by the events that occurred before my once pure eyes. While Hindus, among other religious groups…

I believe that the world is your classroom, and it is full of incredible resources. If you choose not to exploit resources offered internationally, you are only robbing yourself of the opportunity for advancement. I am determined to study internationally. I am aware many qualified applicants are set on achieving this goal, but I have…

I studied abroad in Europe this past summer and I noticed many differences between how Europeans live their lives versus how we Americans live ours. One of the major differences was the modes of transportation used to commute. In Europe, walking, biking, and using the metro system are commonly seen, and driving automobiles is the…

Honor, Huh? (Coppola 115:56) Kay says to Michael when he sees that the father in the puppet show kills his daughter because his daughter has betrayed her husband and fallen in love with her cousin; when Michaels old bodyguard tells Michael that Don Tommsino was shot, Kay sighs, It never ends. (Coppola 123:26) These two…

The movie ‘The Instant Family’ is a marvelous attempt by the author when it is evaluated in terms of the concept. The movie was co-authored by Sean Anders and John Morris; Anders was also the director of this movie, whereas Morris was one of the producers. The movie was released on November 16, 2018, in the USA,…

As a Birthright trip leader and volunteer, you could say that my journey began six years ago when I was asked to go on a five-day paid military vacation to travel with Americans. Little did I know, this trip would turn out to be one of the most impactful moments in my life. But the…

Theres a picture of me from 5th grade, the day I got my leotard, tights, and ballet shoes. I stood in what I thought was a ballet pose and smiled the biggest smile. I still cringe every time I look at that picture, due to my horrendous posture and position, but I also smile because…

Benefits of Movement Across the Lifespan Movement is vital to every aspect of health and well-being. Our bodies are designed to move and should continue to move as we age (Mayo Clinic, 2015). Movement provides many physical benefits for the body such as increasing physical strength, and cardiovascular function, and can be a positive treatment…