Culture, Community and Generational InfluenceOutline of Essay 1
Thesis: My Christian culture, the football and college community, and being part of Generation Z has molded me into an individual that practices to be a man of my word, question individuals integrity and character, and to be part of a generation that is making a difference.
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?Topic Sentence: Being raised in a Christian household has taught me to be a man of my word.
?Supporting Details: 1. Growing up my dad always instilled in me to let my ?yes? be ?yes? and ?no? be ?no.? 2. My parents showed me that what they said was what they meant. 3. If my parents made a mistake they would be quick to apologize and make things right.
?Transitional Sentence: Being raised this way made me believe that other people who identify as Christians would also practice this behavior and work ethic, but the college and football community have made me realize that this is not the truth.
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?Topic Sentence: As a passionate member of the football community, I have learned to challenge certain parts of my culture that are not acceptable but forgivable.
?Supporting Details: 1. Being an athlete has shown me that not all men stand by their word. Back in the day a man?s handshake was binding enough, now its hard to even believe the words coming out of peoples mouths. 2. When a coach tells you one thing to your face and then turns around and does the opposite, it makes it hard to trust. 3. Then you have that one coach that is honest and shoots you straight and restores your trust in humanity.
?Transitional Sentence: Although the football community has allowed me to learn about those that identify with my culture and helped me realize that not everyone is a person of integrity and character, the college community has offered me valuable lessons and helped me to remember my culture.
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?Topic Sentence: College has been a whole new experience and has helped me realize that life happens and it doesn?t get any easier but I do get stronger.
?Supporting Details: 1. Since coming to college I have had to go through various life circumstances. 2. In life we will have to face circumstances such as disease, death, accidents and adversity, however; facing these things and not running will make us stronger in the end. 3. I have had a great support system in my family and one of my high school coaches.
?Transitional Sentence: The passion I have for football, combined with my membership as a GenZer, has afforded me the opportunity to do better and be better by helping others around me.
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?Topic Sentence: As a member of Generation Z, I want to help others the way that a few have helped me along the way.
?Supporting Details: While attending high school I had a coach that really understood me and helped me push through. This coach made a significant impact on me. Everytime I go home I try to go visit him and fill him in on what is going on.
Conclusion: Looking back on my culture and experiences in football and college, I feel I have grown stronger. I believe that one day I will be able to make a difference for at least one person just like my Coach did for me.
