so...my name is Rebecca and I'm 17, going to be a senior in high school . i am currently at either the 2nd or 3rd spot in my class academically, but plan to graduate as valedictorian...so if you have a problem academically I'd love to help! i want to be a journalist (and kind of am), which means i may be a little harsh, but i do have a not-so-sharp edge (don't get me wrong, i can be sassy, I'd just rather smile :) ) . I love knowing that i can help someone and I'm actually of use to someone. When i was younger i was more shy, and all people knew about me was that i was a good friend and for the people i answer...i hope you think so too!
Also, God is big in my life. Like my whole life. And for anything I help you with...I give Him all the glory. It's all about Him and what He's given us. :)
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I'm writing a college essay on somebody "famous" that I feel to be Heroic. Out of curiosity, if you had to choose somebody to write about, who would you select?
I'm asking because I have chosen Helen Keller. She became an author, as well as a teacher to the deaf and blind, while overcoming those same disabilities. That is what I want to do with my life. I want to educate and assist the impaired, and I've known that since middle school. She is truly a hero in my eyes.
My worry is that Helen Keller will be such a popular choice. I'm scared that other students will be too lazy to search for a slightly less common name and just go with what they already know. I fear boring my teacher before she even commences the reading process. I know it's just one essay, but she is an inspiration of mine. I would be tremendously bummed if I had to write about someone else!!! Do you think my teacher will be bothered with the same old story, even if it were written immaculately? Do you feel it could possibly have a negative affect on my grade?
All input and opinions will be greatly appreciated. (link)
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First of all the chioce may look cliche' to your teacher but if it's who you want ot do it on i say go for it. just make it stand out. ask your teacher if it has to be a typical essay...after all she wasn't a typical woman. be artistic. start off with a poem about how she is an inspiration to you. or begin it with a story through the mind of hellen keller. also you may want to note before it "my essay is on a true inspiration to me, hellen keller, my idol. i chose this woman because of the opstacles she overcame and all that she accomplished despite her dissabilaties. i look up to her and did not simply write the essay becuase she is famous and a common hero and it would be easy. let's not forget she is famous and a common hero for a reason...and that's why i chose her. so please enjoy the essay."
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