Autobiography Essays

Autobiography Essays Autobiography Essay Autobiography Essay Doc lai xem co dung voi may khong. Tao dua vao 1 bai o tren mang vat hay doi theo y cua tao 1 so cho. To Whom It May Concern: I am very pleased to recommend Pham Thi Thanh Hoi studying at Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Hanoi University of Technology in Vietnam for admission to Institute of Mechanical and Electro â€Å" Mechanical Engineering of your National Formosa University. As her guidance counselor for three years I have watched this young woman develop both academically and personally into a mature individual ready in every way for her higher education years. Thanh Hoi is bright, energetic, compassionate and genuinely well rounded. Her grades have been consistently above good in all of her subjects, and she has actively participated in a diverse assortment of extracurricular activities such as Green Summer Campaign, Cultural Exchange, Charity and Education Conferences. Unlike many students who are not sure which field to pursue, Thanh Hoi has made clear to us all that her goal is to study the field of Machinery deeply and comprehensively. To this end she has worked tirelessly in our university program and now she would like to enter your university to continue her passion. It is clear to me as I hope it is to you that this young woman, Pham Thi Thanh HOi, is an exceptional candidate, one that would contribute greatly to any program. I wholeheartedly recommend her and wish her the very best in all future endeavors. Yours sincerely, Associate Professor/ Doctor Nguyen Thi Ngoc Lan (ghi vi tri cua co giao vao: vi du nhu Truong khoa hay gi do) Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam

New Year’s Eve Etymology Hogmanay and Auld Lang Syne

New Year’s Eve Etymology Hogmanay and Auld Lang Syne New Year’s Eve Etymology: Hogmanay and Auld Lang Syne Happy New Year everyone! Well, not quite yet if you’re reading this on New Year’s Eve. But at midnight tonight, we say â€Å"goodbye† to one year and â€Å"hello† to yet another one. But how does a proofreader celebrate the last day of the year? With etymology, of course! The origin of â€Å"New Year’s Eve† itself is fairly obvious. But there are a couple of unusual terms associated with this time of year: Hogmanay and Auld Lang Syne. We have the Scots to thank for both of these. But what do they mean exactly? And where do they come from? Hogmanay (A Gift Given at the New Year) Scotland’s obsession with New Year’s Eve goes back to the seventeenth century and the Protestant reformation, when Christmas was banned in Scotland. The New Year therefore became the main winter festival for Scots, giving rise to what is know today as â€Å"Hogmanay.† As with many old traditions, Hogmanay involves a lot of fire.(Photo: John Lord/wikimedia) The etymology of â€Å"Hogmanay† is complicated, but one theory is that it comes from the Middle French aguillaneuf, via the dialect word hoguinanà ©, one meaning of which is â€Å"a gift given on New Year’s Eve.† This may be reflected in the Hogmanay custom of â€Å"first footing,† where the first person to enter a house after midnight on New Year will come bearing gifts. Hogmanay is still mainly a Scottish tradition. But even if you’ve never heard of first footing before, there is a certain song associated with Hogmanay that has caught on around the world†¦ Auld Lang Syne (Times Long Past) â€Å"Auld Lang Syne† is now sung around the world as New Year’s Eve passes into New Year’s Day. But it was originally a poem by Robert Burns from 1788, based on an even older folk song. It then became a Scots tradition to sing it at the New Year, later spreading across England and beyond. Auld Lang Syne. The phrase â€Å"auld lang syne† itself literally translates to â€Å"old long ago† or â€Å"old long since.† But this is better understood as meaning â€Å"days gone by† or â€Å"times long past.† This reflects the theme of the song, which is about looking back at old friendships (the â€Å"old acquaintance† mentioned in the lyrics) and coming together once more to celebrate over a â€Å"cup o’ kindness.† And whether or not you’re from Scotland, that sounds like a great way to end any year.