College Essay Examples

Amazon.com is an awe-inspiring pioneer of the World Wide Web, as evidenced by their remarkable accomplishments showcased on their own website, “Amazon.” Amazon.com is a well-known e-commerce platform that grows its influence by acquiring other websites and operates globally in North America, Europe, and Asia (Amazon.com, 2011). According to Pi2010, their revenues for the fiscal […]

A flood happens when water spills over and inundates land that is usually not underwater. The European Union (EU) Floods Directive, also known as the ELI Floods Directive, provides a definition of a flood as the covering of land not typically submerged in water. It also includes the inflow of tidal waters within this definition. […]

In the past three decades, Hong Kong has witnessed remarkable development and has established itself as the foremost hub for sea and air cargo handling in Asia. The city is home to 9 cargo terminals that jointly managed 22 million TEU in 2013. Moreover, Hong Kong International Airport holds the prestigious title of being the […]

Being “Lost” in Lost has multiple meanings. Lost by the physical meaning, literally means what the premise of the series is, group of survivors from a plane crash lost on an uncharted island. It could also be lost in terms of not knowing where your life is going. Lost in terms of physical things like […]

The objective was to create a segment for a documentary series or a current affairs program that consists of a studio presentation, an interview, and either a theme tune or a jingle. To ensure a professional sound for the text, it was necessary for me to acquire skills in recording and editing. In order to […]

Introduction Groupware as concept is based on the co-operative work of people, who work for a common purpose or in the same organisation, through the support of devices and machines like computers. Untill one point of human history people used to work in groups only when they were gathered into the same place during a […]

The novel “Spies” by Michael Frayn utilizes various devices, such as settings, characters, themes, and language techniques, to effectively maintain tension. These techniques encompass powerful descriptive passages, utilization of tenses, and continuous questioning that engrosses the reader. All these elements contribute to sustaining tension and collectively build anticipation in the text. The use of language […]

The Sentry makes their first appearance following Creon’s warning to the Senators that anyone caught burying Polynices’ body will face death, regardless of the situation. As the Sentry, I would be brought in by two guards who are holding onto my arms. Upon appearing before Creon, I would shake both arms vigorously to remove the […]

Hitchcock shocked the globe in 1960 with an appalling film that challenged societal norms. His intention was to provoke a response, and he succeeded. Viewers passed out, left the theaters, and even refused to attend showings, but the haunting impact of Psycho remained etched in their memories. In this essay, I will analyze the acclaimed […]

War poetry brings history to life by telling us both the private and public thoughts of men and women who have experienced conflict between nations or indeed within nations. War poetry is among the most striking, touching and moving of all poetry. I have tried to choose my poems carefully to show both the glory […]

For my coursework, my emphasis will be on poems portraying the aftermaths and hardships of war. My selection of poems revolves around two wars: the Boer War (1899-1902) and the American Civil War (1861-65). The focus is on those impacted by war who are far from the battlefield, and the unfortunate reality that innocent individuals […]

The term ‘Blitz’ is derived from the German word ‘Blitzkrieg’, meaning ‘lightning war’. It refers to a powerful air bombing assault and is often linked with the German air raids on London in 1940. However, many other cities also experienced blitz attacks. During the war, there was a belief that Britain would face heavy bombings […]

Governor Stevenson’s veto of the “Cat Bill” demonstrates his use of sarcastic language to engage the reader’s common sense and intelligence, while also employing personification and dramatic techniques to effectively mock the proposed legislation. Governor Stevenson effectively communicates his reasoning for vetoing the bill by using common knowledge and appealing to a wide range of […]

Little Father Time has just hanged himself and the other two children. Jude and Sue have just come across this scene of horror. Hardy cuts “upon the floor, on which was written, in the boy’s hand, with the bit.. . ” into short segments with commas giving the narration a breathless effect. It demonstrates Jude […]

In this assignment, I will provide a written reflective account of how my learning has progressed throughout the year. To do so, I will draw on one written assignment from semester one and demonstrate an understanding of the feedback provided by my tutor. Moreover, I will outline the ways in which my ongoing learning has […]

Originally, I intended to use a typical square layout like many designers and brands. I think this is beneficial for easy presentation in mainstream retailers like HMV and Virgin. As a genre-blending band, As. focuses on a niche market and draws inspiration from various genres like experimental, folk, country, and electronica. Consequently, it was decided […]

Jaws is a highly popular film that has gained immense recognition, being acclaimed as “the nation’s best-selling book, now adapted into an thrilling thriller for the screen.” Steven Spielberg directed Jaws, a film that has been praised by some critics for revolutionizing cinema. Released on January 1, 1976 in the U.K., this movie is set […]

Peter Benchley’s novel, Jaws, drew inspiration from the Jersey shore shark attacks in 1916. Steven Spielberg, who was a novice director at the time, directed the 1975 horror-thriller. Despite his lack of experience, Spielberg demonstrated his talent as a director. “Jaws” was also the first film to employ the “wide release” method of distribution, with […]

Dear Bangkok Post readers, Mothers, fathers, and policemen can find solace in the fact that the children of Bangkok are safe thanks to a well-implemented curfew. The objective behind this curfew is to safeguard teenagers and reduce the alarming crime rate. However, we teenagers view it as unfair and remain unconvinced by the evidence suggesting […]

Background information: Marram grass is a xerophytic plant, meaning that it is a plant that is adapted to living in a dry arid habitat. Therefore it is most likely to be found on sand dunes, where the water is minimal and also where, closer to the shore (if the sand dunes are by the sea), […]

Isobel Dixon’s poem ‘Plenty’ explores childhood memories using various forms of language. This theme of childhood memories is also evident in other poems from the collection ‘Songs of Ourselves’. A connection can be made between ‘Plenty’ and “Little Boy Crying”, as both poems showcase the contrasting perceptions of children and adults. In ‘Plenty’, the children […]

Chapter 1: The moonlight danced through the bare, twisted treetops, casting playful shadows on the snowy ground below. Spotting him under the darkness of a large oak tree as she walked through the park, she smiled. He was watching and waiting for her. Coming out of the shadows, he approached her. “So you’re here at […]