Category: Essays
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What is America?
Over the past decade, I have come to realize that many people do not know what America is; what makes America unique as a nation, and what it stands for. This is troublesome to say the least. So here is a brief primer for those who are interested. First, a few things that America is…
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The Secret Path to the Ivy League
By Richard S. Hyland Each year a new wave of high school students apply to college with the hope of gaining acceptance to a selective college or university. Of course where there is opportunity and prestige there is also competition, and perhaps nowhere is this more manifest than in gaining entrance into a top school. …
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On Perspective Tranformations
Acknowledgement: Immeasurable thanks to Dr. Chad Hoggan for his excellent insights into my work. Perspective Transformations: The Good, the Bad, and the Other Abstract The ongoing development of Transformative Learning (TL) theory includes an ever-growing array of perspectives. This is a testament to the power of the theory’s underlying concepts and the potential for both…
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Values
Several years ago, a series of profound life changes compelled me to take stock of my values – for myself and my family. As I began to reflect and put ideas to paper, I found that most of the usual sources of moral and ethical values were lacking in some way. Modern life is complex…
Rick Hyland 