Ryan Rizk first year writting by Ryan Rizk

ryanrizk25 — 2025-09-22 20:03:48 UTC

ryanrizk25 — 2025-09-22 20:07:50 UTC

What's your biggest circle of influence? Where do you have the least authority?

I believe that my biggest circle of influence is with my family because they help me through everything in life and cheer me up when things aren't going my way. I have the least amount of authority at work because I am a low-tier associate at my job and my input is very minimal.

ryanrizk25 — 2025-09-22 20:11:25 UTC

Over the years, has there been a change in how much influence you have on certain people in certain settings? Where and how?

I believe that I have had the biggest change in influence on my friends before they saw me as someone who couldn't take things seriously with and not go to with problems but then I mutired at as a person and took the motivator role in the friendship group and am wiidly trusted with diffreing infromation and help everyone throught prolblems.

ryanrizk25 — 2025-09-22 20:24:02 UTC

Links https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fstock.adobe.com%2Fsearch%3Fk%3Drainbow%2Bin%2Ba%2Bstorm&psig=AOvVaw0QeUWi30qbSaN0Nd8SZn5a&ust=1758658828518000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBYQjRxqFwoTCPD2t-qY7Y8DFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE

2nd photo https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Funsplash.com%2Fphotos%2Fthe-sun-is-shining-through-the-trees-in-the-forest-_AoF3eEReZw&psig=AOvVaw2L0XEII1iUcBXfU_NzxWXU&ust=1758658598318000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBMQjRxqFwoTCNjlwvqX7Y8DFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE

3rd photo

https://www.google.com/imgres?q=images%20that%20represent%20hope%C2%A0&imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.istockphoto.com%2Fid%2F1488043800%2Fphoto%2Fbeautiful-flower-growing-out-of-crack-in-asphalt-space-for-text-hope-concept.jpg%3Fs%3D612x612%26w%3D0%26k%3D20%26c%3DFe2psr0qxtV4w8URUIV3E5oMTWn8nFhePD5p-Kzq2nw%3D&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.istockphoto.com%2Fphotos%2Fwhat-symbolizes-hope&docid=w4oLByWbbY6BmM&tbnid=QLbCPvDaEGxjPM&vet=12ahUKEwjbtNe_mO2PAxU-1vACHcQHG20QM3oECCIQAA..i&w=612&h=408&hcb=2&ved=2ahUKEwjbtNe_mO2PAxU-1vACHcQHG20QM3oECCIQAA

Hope

ryanrizk25 — 2025-09-22 20:25:43 UTC

The dark forest with light repersent that their is always light at the end of the tunnel and never give up

The flower growing in the crack shares the same thing aboug hope to never give up and good things will happen

The rainbow over the storm shows more hope as to never good things can't come out of failure.

These objects repersent loneliness as they are all empty spaces with minimal light looking out at nothing

ryanrizk25 — 2025-09-22 20:30:31 UTC

Photo links

https://www.google.com/imgres?q=photoes%20of%20lonnlnes%20intment%20objects&imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.freepik.com%2Ffree-photo%2Fgrayscale-shot-chair-small-pond-concept-loneliness_181624-12300.jpg%3Fsemt%3Dais_hybrid%26w%3D740%26q%3D80&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.freepik.com%2Fphotos%2Flonely-object&docid=SNbW7E7Z-E0prM&tbnid=W-4-nj79DAdWiM&vet=12ahUKEwji6b--mu2PAxUHtokEHalRN14QM3oECCMQAA..i&w=740&h=493&hcb=2&itg=1&ved=2ahUKEwji6b--mu2PAxUHtokEHalRN14QM3oECCMQAA

2nd https://www.google.com/imgres?q=dark%20forest%20no%20light&imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fst4.depositphotos.com%2F9904426%2F20123%2Fi%2F450%2Fdepositphotos_201231414-stock-photo-strange-light-dark-forest-night.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdepositphotos.com%2Fphoto%2Fstrange-light-in-a-dark-forest-at-night-silhouette-of-person-standing-in-the-dark-191155266.html&docid=JiqXGL2ryt7HRM&tbnid=YhLuJpdLjkOUPM&vet=12ahUKEwjPw9GLmu2PAxVqkIkEHVyjETwQM3oECCEQAA..i&w=600&h=400&hcb=2&ved=2ahUKEwjPw9GLmu2PAxVqkIkEHVyjETwQM3oECCEQAA

3rd https://www.google.com/imgres?q=darkroom%20empty%20room%20no%20light&imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.pinimg.com%2F736x%2F9f%2Fb0%2F1c%2F9fb01ca162a3f251bac87c4666bfeeb0.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2Fpin%2F635148353679210660%2F&docid=B_WWuxqFV3TdvM&tbnid=zgfHEwLnwinI2M&vet=12ahUKEwi3ldmjmu2PAxWpz_ACHTUrLJIQM3oECBwQAA..i&w=605&h=340&hcb=2&ved=2ahUKEwi3ldmjmu2PAxWpz_ACHTUrLJIQM3oECBwQAA

Calm

ryanrizk25 — 2025-09-22 20:35:01 UTC

Links

1st https://www.google.com/imgres?q=intment%20objects%20calm%20photos&imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fthumbs.dreamstime.com%2Fb%2Fpaper-boat-floating-water-small-white-thing-visible-image-calm-object-moving-368622557.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dreamstime.com%2Fphotos-images%2Fcalm-object.html&docid=zy5kYKh2PLw-hM&tbnid=4swbsiQ9Vt2KnM&vet=12ahUKEwjX_8ywm-2PAxX0k4kEHSNKFDUQM3oECBgQAA..i&w=800&h=477&hcb=2&itg=1&ved=2ahUKEwjX_8ywm-2PAxX0k4kEHSNKFDUQM3oECBgQAA

2nd https://www.google.com/imgres?q=intment%20objects%20calm%20photos&imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.istockphoto.com%2Fid%2F157373207%2Fphoto%2Fbalanced-stones-on-a-pebble-beach-during-sunset.jpg%3Fs%3D612x612%26w%3D0%26k%3D20%26c%3DV4Lua2fcDJmGiTb_JQu2EP6XmFLuAo7e3eI3cUXPNec%3D&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.istockphoto.com%2Fphotos%2Fcalm&docid=elrD9lRcv6xTXM&tbnid=S4ivp98zazlRJM&vet=12ahUKEwjX_8ywm-2PAxX0k4kEHSNKFDUQM3oECCoQAA..i&w=612&h=408&hcb=2&ved=2ahUKEwjX_8ywm-2PAxX0k4kEHSNKFDUQM3oECCoQAA

3rdhttps://www.google.com/imgres?q=intment%20objects%20calm%20photos&imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fthumbs.dreamstime.com%2Fb%2Fminimalist-object-circular-platform-floating-calm-water-symbolizing-tranquility-contemplation-may-evoke-feelings-369516286.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dreamstime.com%2Fphotos-images%2Fcalm-object.html&docid=zy5kYKh2PLw-hM&tbnid=2KS7PfUatUgiyM&vet=12ahUKEwjX_8ywm-2PAxX0k4kEHSNKFDUQM3oECBMQAA..i&w=800&h=800&hcb=2&itg=1&ved=2ahUKEwjX_8ywm-2PAxX0k4kEHSNKFDUQM3oECBMQAA

Ranking

ryanrizk25 — 2025-09-22 20:44:56 UTC

1. Claim: Voting should be mandatory.

a. Democracy works better with more participation.

b. Some people don’t care about politics.

c. Other countries have mandatory voting.

d. It would make elections fairer.

https://effectivegov.uchicago.edu/primers/compulsory-voting

All voices are important in voting and can help shape the country.

Claim: Students should get free bus passes.
a. Public transportation reduces traffic.
b. Students pay tuition.
c. Riding the bus is fun.
d. It helps the environment.
I believe that students' transportation should be free if students are paying a high amount for tuition, and some students and families might not have the available funds.
. Claim: Reading fiction improves critical thinking.
a. Fiction helps people imagine perspectives.
b. Some novels are boring.
c. Fiction builds vocabulary.
d. It strengthens empathy.
I agree as reading does make the mind think more about the key detials and make you work to find out more
Claim: College students should take at least one art class.
a. Art classes reduce stress.
b. Creativity is useful in any career.
c. Some students dislike art.
d. Art encourages problem-solving skills.
Upload your work on Padlet and share the link here.

Art can help with creatvie and intoruduce students to more ideas.
Claim: Video games should be considered a sport.
a. They require strategy and skill.
b. Players practice many hours.
c. They don’t involve physical activity.
d. Gaming competitions draw huge audiences.
Many people are making money off compteions and most events that have large comptions are sports
Claim: Social media does more harm than good.
a. People waste time scrolling.
b. Social media spreads misinformation.
c. It helps people connect with friends.
d. It creates anxiety and comparison.
Social meida has is good and bad but most do use it for good.
Claim: Homework should be reduced.
a. Students are too busy with jobs and activities.
b. Extra practice improves learning.
c. Students get stressed from too much work.
d. Teachers spend too much time grading.
I beilive that homework helpes students get a better understanding of what went on in class and keeps students engaged.
Classes should start later in the morning.
a. Teenagers naturally wake up later.
b. Teachers are also tired in the morning.
c. Students would be more focused.
d. Cafeterias could sell more breakfast food.
Most people that work are up ealry so students should be getting prepared for that.
Claim: Everyone should learn how to cook.
a. Cooking saves money.
b. Cooking is healthier than eating out.
c. Cooking shows are popular.
d. You can impress your friends.
Can still get heailter options eating out.

DRAFT

ryanrizk25 — 2025-09-29 20:40:52 UTC

New

ryanrizk25 — 2025-09-29 20:44:53 UTC

I was told to get a qoute to back up my infromation as well as change the color of the background.

ryanrizk25 — 2025-10-20 17:56:17 UTC

Walking through the area helped me understand both the architecture and how people lived their lives. I observed that everyone was welcomed, noticed who was in control.

ryanrizk25 — 2025-10-20 18:12:14 UTC

The street fair helped me understand how the community interacts, observe the area's atmosphere, see how people from various ethnic and religious backgrounds relate, and learn more about the neighborhood's history by speaking with different residents.

ryanrizk25 — 2025-10-20 19:39:08 UTC

While walking around, I noticed many mixed-use buildings, with older architectural styles on the upper floors and businesses on the ground level. People told me that these older-style buildings help keep rent low, making it more affordable for those who live and work there.

Question

ryanrizk25 — 2025-10-20 20:48:52 UTC

Alot of people are saying that the area they went to do thier walking reascher was quite mine was a mix as froest hills is split into 2 areas with a city like feel and a suburban feel. Other people have said that their is large amounts of surlavnce compared to my area which just had a few police cars

Walking Research

ryanrizk25 — 2025-10-21 15:39:53 UTC

It is a peaceful, full and quiet environment and everyone respects each other's properties and space, even in shared spaced. Everyone tries to keep it as neat as possible
History is a big role as many of the older bulding are still up
It dosen't really discurage any interactions in a way it promotes it with all the comunity events like the street fair that was going on plus all of the community service oppertunites
Everyone feels welcome in the space with a large number of imgrants moving into the space in the past few years
The police seem to hold athourity with a cop cars potroling the area
It is an upper middle class section of queens to live there but to walk around it is free by subway it will cosr 2.90 and Lirr 5 dollars
The social markers do not play a big role in the area as everyone get along
Yes thier is signs of survlanice with cameras at bussnies but ring camera once you get to the suburban part
It is a well kept area and it is a reflection of the people who live here and keep it to a high standard
The subruban side remdinds me of home living in the suburbs my whole life
You can see how the area has changed over time
The help proivede a sence of community and give back

When there I got a sense of rythm with how the people were walking with a fast pace closser to queen bulidvard and I also learned more about the overall history talking to some locals about it and learn that walking can tell you alot about a place if you take it all in.

Interview

ryanrizk25 — 2025-10-30 20:24:06 UTC

I am going to interview my roomate

Why did you choose to go to st johns
how has your expaircne been at st johns
what are some of the smaller diffrecneces from college to living at home/highschool
What are some thingd you look to do at st johns
What are your plans after college.

Consent for humans of campus

ryanrizk25 — 2025-11-07 20:19:32 UTC

Interview Humans of Campus

ryanrizk25 — 2025-11-07 20:19:52 UTC

Caption for humans of campus

ryanrizk25 — 2025-11-07 20:57:21 UTC

Sam Washington is an 18-year-old male from Washington, D.C., who has a major interest in the field of finance and was quoted as saying, "Simple as that, the world revolves around money. Sam's main interest in coming to St. John's stemmed from wanting to be close to the largest financial district in the world, as well as having strong, close alumni connections to help with life down the road. He has also mentioned that in his short time here at St John's he has enjoyed meeting new people as well as getting to have a new sense of freedom compared as well as having time to do what ever he wants.

Interveiw

ryanrizk25 — 2025-11-07 20:58:17 UTC

Paper

ryanrizk25 — 2025-12-01 16:16:39 UTC

INFOGRAPHIC LINK

ryanrizk25 — 2025-12-01 21:04:54 UTC

Map reading

ryanrizk25 — 2025-12-15 18:29:13 UTC

My maps break down some events that have taken place during my first semester in college, starting with my first A, which was huge for me, to my drastic change in sleep schedule, followed by my first F on an assignment, which was a setback, but I needed to work twice as hard. Then it was my midterms, which I did well on. Followed by the end of the semester, which we are currently in. College was up and down the first couple of weeks, but towards the middle, I finally understood how to grasp it. This map means a lot, as it is a breakdown of everything I have done over the semester, up and down, with many positives and many negatives. But I wouldn't want it to go any other way, as it was fun, and it's sad to see it end at this time. You are here at the final part of the semester, as it is over for me, and it's time to go home.

ryanrizk25 — 2025-12-15 19:51:59 UTC