Word: spites
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...School, Max looked forward to creating a successful life for himself here in America. After graduation, a run of bad luck left Max without a stable place to live, and, in the fall, he began staying at the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter whenever he could secure a bed. In spite of the hardships, Max retained his drive and motivation, and enrolled as a full time student at Bunker Hill Community College. He continued to play basketball, and currently works to pay for his college education...
...Jack’s colleague and friend, George. Both leads, Prinze and Manning, are experienced enough actors to deliver believable performances, though Manning’s dynamic character somewhat steals the show. As a victim of cystic fibrosis with bright blonde hair who manages to radiate happiness in spite of her condition, Jill is back-and-forth between jovial and sad. Manning’s ability to balance both of these emotions—as well as embody their effects in one performance—is noteworthy, while Prinze’s role requires little more effort than putting...
...spite of the dire need for family physicians throughout the United States, however, American medical students continue to shy away from primary care as a career. Since 1997, the number of medical students entering family medicine residencies has fallen by 50 percent. This year, a two percent increase in family medicine residents was considered by the American Association of Family Physicians to be a triumph. Foreign medical students now fill most of the spaces in family care residencies; this summer, 56 percent of entering primary care residents will be foreign medical students...
...experience will be different from the one your family members had, you also know that it won’t be radically different. It’s not as though you’re applying to Brown.In fact, many legacies who apply to Harvard apply not because but in spite of the fact that their parents went here. Harvard has so many opportunities that it can encompass students who are very different from their alumni parents. To coin a metaphor, Harvard is like an expensive restaurant. You and your parents may both eat there, but you won?...
...students who got into Harvard, have actually attended, and will be graduating. These reminders may signify something to our parents, but our memories ought to mean far more. Our best keepsakes come, free of charge, from the dining halls, dorms, classrooms, and clubs where they were formed. And in spite of all the solicitations made for photographs, jewelry, and other items, these recollections remain the most important symbol of graduation day and all that came before it. The University should make that realization too, and take care to limit their commoditization of Commencement. Reva P. Minkoff...