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Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hobbies: Football, and Snowboarding.

My favorite types of genres to read are Horror, Thriller and Crime. One of my favorite books are Finders Keepers by Stephen King, or the dead girls of hysteria hall by Katie Alender. I like these genres because they give you something like a puzzle to solve or make predictions and seeing if they'll come true. I love plot twists as well.
My Metaphor is water. I think I'm a "go with the flow" type of person. I've always been easy to get along with. I am a very calm person as well. Additionally, My personality is very deep just like water I keep my feelings to myself and don't open up much.

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Major: Political Science
Hobbies: I like to run, work, and i like to spend.
My favorite book: Running out of time.
Metaphor: One word that describes me is Money

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My niece and I enjoying a lovely car ride together.

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Here is me wearing a traditional scarf and head jewelry (:

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Major: Nursing

Hobbies: Painting, learning/practicing different languages, spending time near any body of water, making foods I haven't made before, researching more about my culture as well as others

One thing I like about reading is that there really are so many things to read about. I have come across some very interesting readings and it has helped me gain insight on intriguing topics I never heard or knew of. I don't read as much as I would like to but I definitely plan to change that in the near future!

My metaphor would be a butterfly because they represent joy and hope and I believe that I am a joyful and optimistic person.

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Major: IT
What I like about writing:
I truly find writing
to be a form of therapy for me. Expressing myself through written words has been an all time favorite for me. I've started to become this way my freshmen year of high school when we had our first graded assignment for the quarter; to be honest I cant recall what the assignment was about. All I remember was writing my heart out for every writing assignment after that (I did get lazy a few times.)

Hobbies: Running, praying, and meditation.

This "visual metaphor" is everything I stand for. Live in the moment, because soon as that moment is gone you're going to spend the rest of your life wishing you can go back. You cant make bigger, and better memories living in the past.

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Here is a picture of me appreciating my beauty :,)

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Major: Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Hobbies: Doing Nails, Crafting/Painting, Rainbow Loom, and giving advice about relationships :D

In my junior year of high school, I had an English teacher who looked similar to Edna from Incredibles. She once said, "I like to read books to remind me I am privileged and have many things in life that others have to fight for.". My teacher's quote will forever impact my perspective on books and writing because each story holds a meaningful life lesson. Each day, I remind myself I am fortunate for having the life I have now. Whenever I have time, I read articles or books. For example, I would read a book about relationships and romance, then apply it to real life relationships. I adore how I can express my emotions by simply writing it out. Overall, reading different stories from different authors allows me to have a new different perspective in life.

My metaphor is a stick- like a twig. At first, a twig can be easily broken in half with bare hands. Do it again and again and the twig becomes more difficult to break in half. At one point, the twig becomes short and unbreakable. Each time I am broken, I become stronger. Each time I am stronger, I become more unbreakable. One day, I will be completely unbreakable.
Additionally, a twig has a rough skin on the outside, yet a smooth, soft wood on the inside. I may seem rough on the outside, but I am a very soft, loving and caring person on the inside.

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me dead lifting 405lbs

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Major: Science
Hobbies: playing sports specifically (football, basketball, lacrosse), working on cars, cooking.

I've never be the one to especially enjoy any aspects of English but reading was at the very top of the list for me, until one day my 4th grade teacher introduced me to my favorite book ever Hatchet by Gray Paulsen. After reading this book my outlook towards reading changed in a tremendously positive way helping me enjoy reading since then.

A metaphor that really represents me would be football, since as far back as I can remember I have always been amazed by the sport and playing the sport helps me be free and relaxed.

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Major: Cyber Security

I like writing because whenever I am ever alone in a situation and I want to express myself, I write what I think and how I feel on a piece of paper. I really helps when I have my thoughts somewhere other than myself and making sure I'm not bothering anyone about my problems. I also like to read in purpose of gaining knowledge of a specific topic. Both my parents have diabetes type 2 and I went out of my way to understand more about it.

Hobbies: Playing video games, spending time with friends and family, and auarium care.

My metaphor would be a fish because I have bad memory.

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Major: Cyber Security Engineering

Hobbies: Power lifting,
Spending time with friends and family, and cooking.

I've never really enjoyed reading but I do read sports articles here and there. But if I do find a  book I enjoy, I will dedicate my time to reading it. My favorite genres are usually either Mystery or Biography.
I'm slowly trying to get myself into reading books just too help improve my
vocabulary and the speed on how quickly I can read.

My metaphor would be a gym because I love to be active and it taught me how to be more dedicated and motivated in life.

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Major: Physics

Short stories have always been my preferred choice of reading, especially Science Fiction ones. But among all of the ones I've read, "The Dead Past" by Isaac Asimov stands out. Just the way that it pulled me in, built the characters in ways that never bored you or felt irrelevant to the plot, and the two pivotal scenes in it play out beautifully. It is easily my favorite piece of writing that I've found.

Hobbies: Learning how to use Unix scripting, digitizing LPs into the large collection of music I listen to, and playing games online with friends.

My metaphor is a drum kit: it's simple, effective, and while it's the backbone of many good songs, it's rarely is or wants to be the one star of one.

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Major: Library Science (?)
Hobbies: drawing, researching, listening to music, world building and character making, playing video games

What I like about reading and writing is understanding its contents. I mainly enjoy fictional works as there are no limits or specific format to what a writer can create and what a reader can experience. Though you don't hear the words, see its images, or physically feel it, literary works will activate those feelings and can touch you emotionally, just with simple text. I'm not a good reader nor a good writer but I appreciate what it can do. I joined a creative writing class in high school and it showed the world to creative writing and I thank that teacher for it. They taught me that writing is boundless and timeless, and its purpose is not one thing. There was never really a right answer to writing.

My metaphor would have to be a snowdrop flower. A small bundle of flowers that can bloom in the cold winter season. Why, I choose a snowdrop is because I do feel small and as if my environment is harsh and cold, preventing me to grow. But no matter how cold the world might seem to me, I want to grow to my fullest potential.

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This is me at Great Falls.

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Major at NOVA: General Studies/Health Sciences

Hobbies: Cooking, traveling/adventure and spending time with family and friends.

One thing I enjoy about reading is the feeling of getting lost in a book and finding myself in worlds that I have yet to discover. It provides me with an escape from reality and allows me to embark on an adventure anywhere I am. A good suspenseful mystery novel quenches my desire for a thrill, as I can place myself in the different scenarios the author has carefully laid out. It keeps me guessing and I love the suspense of not knowing what comes next.

My metaphor would be a sunflower because, just like me, a sunflower seeks out positivity and strength. Sunflowers are also known for their devotion as the blossoms follow the path of the sun across the sky and I value loyalty, meaningful relationships, wisdom, and always seek to become the best possible version of myself.

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photography in PA

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Major: Health Sciences
Hobbies: I enjoy video games, and I'm big into sports and photography as well.

I enjoy reading and writing because of the outlet that it provides. Reading and being able to become immersed in a whole different world has always fascinated me. Writing also gives me the opportunity to convey my feelings and thoughts in a deeper way.

Explanation of metaphor:
I chose basketball as my metaphor because of the ability I've had in bouncing back no matter what toys to bring me down, I'll always bounce back.

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Major: Computer Science. A.S.

Although I have had rough times when it comes to English class , the aspect that I enjoy the most about English class is when I'm able to write my opinion down on a certain text or topic, whether or not I would mostly agree or disagree based on the text or topic that I'm writing on.

Hobbies: Playing chess, researching current events, and watching Youtube

A metaphor that represents me would be a rock, since no matter how rough my life can get at times, I am still able to handle through the rough times.

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Major: A.S Psychology.
Hobbies: I love to dance (hip hop, ballet, jazz, contemporary), travel and get to know different cultures, cooking.

Although most of the time , English classes require long research and invest a lot of time when doing an essay; This is the subject I love the most. I have the freedom to express my feelings or memories through poem. my personal point of view in an analogy, write realistic or fantasy fiction. There are a infinity of topics or genres that can be chosen and in one way or another they will cause a certain impact, teaching or sensation.

Explanation of the visual metaphor: I chose a rough diamond. My person, Like a diamond, has two parts, that make it up, its image from afar (interpretations, opinions) and its close image. On one hand, I can be projected as a radiant being, who stands out but can sometimes be considered fragile. With more time to get to know me and interact with me, they realize of other qualities such as being firm, focused and strong.

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Major: Cybersecurity stuff

Some of things I like about reading is that I always get enjoy reading the MC (Main character) point of view in a story, where u can get different view point and struggles like my fav book series is Wings of Fire, each book has the same group of characters but each book taking on a different view point on one of the characters. Hence one of my love for it and another is the MCs are Dragons which is also rare for a book to have too.

Hobbies: Drawing, Watching television, and skateboarding

My metaphor would probably be clocks since I constantly drift and take my time with stuff or understanding some stuff too

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me at cali during a pandemic

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This is me on a hike.

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Major: Biology
Hobbies: gymnastics, baking, singing

I took AP seminar my senior year of high school where I learned how to research topics of interest and write about them. This was my favorite class in all of high school and I hope I can continue some concepts from that class here.

My metaphor would be a dumbbell because I love to exercise and I am very hard working.

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Major: Computer Science

Hobbies: Video Games, listening to music, and spending times with family and friends.

One thing I love about reading is that I could learn new words, and add those to my vocabulary. So reading can help me expanding my vocabulary.

My metaphor would be a lake, since lakes always give a calm and peaceful vibe.

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major: social science
Hobbies: playing sports(soccer, bball, Ultimate Frisbee, skiing, swimming), cooking, watching YouTube.

one thing I've liked about reading in the past is that it helps me get away from reality, and I really like to read at the beach.

i chose the sun for two reasons 1, because I love to be outside in the sun and also because i always try to have a cheery and "sunny" attitude most of the time.

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Major: Nursing
Hobbies: Watching TV, playing video games, spending time with friends

One thing I love about reading is how there's different genres of books for people to read. There's fiction, sci fi, action, fantasy, and so much more for everyone to enjoy.

My metaphor would be dogs because there's different genres and dog breeds for everyone.

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Major: AS Psychology
Hobbies: Paddle Boarding, Hiking, crafting,

Reading and writing isn't really my cup of tea but I am slowly learning to appreciate reading. One of the things that interest me  is that when I am reading, I have my own interpretation and perspective on the things that I read and that is what I find so fascinating about reading.

My metaphor would be a stream. As calm and free flowing as it seems, there's also a rollercoaster of directions in which the stream flows and that's what sums up my personality.

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Major: A.S. General Studies Health Science Specialization.
Hobbies: Reading, hiking, and cooking.
One thing I enjoy about reading is that I am able to experience new places and adventures. I also like opening my horizon when it comes to reading different genres and stepping out of my comfort zone. I especially love reading poems and consider it as my sanctuary. For me, it is a means to distress from the outside world, allowing me to experience unknown worlds in the process. Reading also helps enhance my vocabulary skills and gives me the opportunity to explore new writing techniques.

My metaphor would be a cactus because cactus are known to represent strength and tenacity. Life has taught me to strive and persevere in time of affliction.

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Major at NOVA:
Criminology and Criminal Justice A.S.
Hobbies: Playing Instruments, Futbol, Netflix

Something that I have liked about reading has been that sometimes when I get frustrated, reading helps me calm down and concentrate in what I need to accomplish.

My metaphor would be a Dove since they represents  peace, and I am someone whole likes to be calm and relaxed most of the time.

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Campus: Annandale
Dept. English
Hobbies: Yoga, research, hiking

I have been teaching for 5 years as an English Instructor. I am working through my Phd graduate coursework now, with an emphasis in writing and instructional design in higher education. I love teaching and admire my students greatly. I am also in yoga teacher training. I am very much an advocate for intellectual, emotional, and spiritual development. And the fact that I can facilitate this development on the part of my students both in classroom and the zen studio, is a dream come true for me.

My metaphor would have to a tree—like an oak, a palm, or a giving tree (Silverstein, 1964) as strength, adaptability, and altruism are embedded in my identity.