Community Essay Prewrite

• Sorensons Ranch School (SRS) is a disciplined learning community built up of teens who were struggling academically or emotionally, or both
• Members are all considered students. They communicate through group therapy and day to day during various activities
• Students are generally sent to SRS with little or no notice

Plus/Delta for Module 1

Plus:

• ·         Arrived to Year Up on time

• ·         Gave good feedback

• ·         Did well on Tech Midterm

• ·         Did well on Elevator Pitch

• ·         Dress professionally within means

• ·         Used professional language

Delta:

• ·         Meeting assignment deadlines

• ·         Taking personal days

• ·         Study skills/habits (specifically for final projects and exams)

• ·         Time management

• ·         Professional language/tone

My Neighborhood

Before living in Utah I spoke so differently that many people would assume that I grew up in the “ghetto”, which is somewhat true. However you don’t have to live in a certain place to speak a certain way. My family and friends influenced my speech, not my neighborhood. I was born in Sacramento, CA and raised in Hayward. Hayward is primarily Hispanic, but other minorities live there as well. I lived specifically in South Hayward, which I guess you could consider the ghetto of Hayward. It was lower income, but the properties were all still very nice. The apartment building I lived in was based of income. My mother and I lived in a 3 bedroom, and since my mother worked a decent job she was paying the highest rent. However there were families paying $250 for the same 3 bedroom. As a minor with no real responsibilities, this amazed me. I felt as if I didn’t need to push myself to do any better, because I could live in a nice place for cheap. Addition to our apartments being affordable for everybody it was in a pretty nice neighborhood. It was clean, quiet and safe. I never once felt like I was in danger or uncomfortable. I don't think that my neighbor

Blog Post #5 Reflection On "Poverty Business"

After I read the 'Poverty Business" I believe that these companies destroy the opportunity divide. They manipulate ignorant people and make it so they are stuck trying to pay back money they already owe, on top of becoming in debt with the company that claims that they will "help". However, I look at it both ways. The companies are definitely being scandalous, but at the same time you can't completely blame the company. Some of the blame lies on the customer. As a customer you need to know who you’re dealing with. If you don't understand something it’s your job to ask questions. Ignorance will not save you. Nobody is going to be sympathetic about you not knowing. Also, everybody should know to never sign a legal document without reading it, fine print and all. You could be selling your soul and not even know! These companies are doing only what everyone in the world wants to do, which is make money! It’s all a hustle, if you get caught in it that's your fault. It’s morally wrong, but obviously its legal so you can't be too upset. You can be scammed by anyone at any time; these companies aren't doing anything new.