Abbreviated Qualitative Research Plan
Recidivism is a persistent threat that affects nearly every ex-offender after their release. Numerous studies have proven that offenders and their families are adversely affected by incarceration…
Personal Essays
Analyzing Sociological Perspectives on Migration Issues
As with many places through out the United States, towns are increasingly changing or making news laws to address the issue of immigration. One such town is Freemont, NE. The article addresses two…
Cultural Intelligence
On the cultural assessment, I got all of them correct with the exception on one. Because of the people I interact with on a regular basis, I felt I should have gotten that one correct. It was about…
Personality Development of Patrick Jane
This is a discussion on the character Patrick Jane portrayed by Simon Baker from the show The Mentalist, which is currently in its last season on CBS. The Mentalist follows the tales of Patrick Jane…
Analyzing Economic Perspectives on Migration Issues: The Case of Honduras
Migration isn’t always a matter of choice—it’s often an act of economic survival. In the 1990s, Honduras became a notable example of how fragile economies push people across borders. While other Centr…
Morals, Values, and Leadership
In my field of work, I have had quite a few times where I needed to make a moral decision that would have affected my ability to stay at the job or cost my employer money. Over the ages, I haven’t…
Speaking for Both Sides of an Argument: A Dialogue on Immigration
Immigration is a topic that stirs deep emotions on all sides. It’s a human issue, an economic issue, and a political one. In this imagined dialogue, I present two perspectives: Maria, an undocumented …
Analyzing Political Science Perspectives on Migration Issues
The 2008 and 2012 elections showed how much of a dominant force minorities can be in this country. A hot topic for both elections was immigration. It would be for this reason that Latino Americans…
Breaking the Bias: What Immigration Taught Me About Myself
Immigration has long been a heated topic in the United States. For some, immigrants are seen as outsiders—people who don’t belong here, who are “taking” jobs or changing communities too quickly. Wheth…
Interdisciplinary Journey: Expanding Psychology Through Global and Cultural Lenses
Throughout my academic path in psychology, I’ve explored nearly every branch available at the undergraduate level—developmental, workplace, social, personality, and beyond. Each course has helped me …