Essay Samples by Julie Petersen.
On this page you may find samples of different essay types, that I wrote in order to show you the basics of writing in practice. Please, let me know if you want me to write an essay of a particular type or on a particular topic. I hope that this section of my blog will be helpful for you!
The number of people pointing out to the numerous reasons why marijuana should be legal is growing daily. It is exactly in March of 2016 that the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research has reported that 61% of Americans are actually supporting the legalization of this particular drug. Read more
Written by Felix J. Jepsen, the second place of the Askpetersen Essay Writing Contest. The chosen essay topic for 1984 by George Orwell: “How We’re Living in George Orwell’s 1984 Nowadays”
Although he is considered to be one of the best essayists of the 20th century, most people recognize George Orwell for 1984 – one of the most intriguing futuristic books ever written. Read more
When I tell the people I just met that I’m a Jew (if religion comes up as an issue in the conversation), they usually think I’m part of those communities of extremely rigid Jews. They wear black clothes and the men have funny haircuts. I don’t look like that and I don’t belong to such a community. Read more
“One of the most beautiful qualities of the best friend is to understand and to be understood.” – Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Seneca gave us one of the most accurate definitions of friendship: it’s an ability to understand and be understood. It is a two-way relationship based on mutual respect. Read more
“We have always held to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a better life, a better world, beyond the horizon.”(Roosevelt).
We always believe that future will be better than the past, yet, in the modern world, we are facing different circumstances which may change this point. But we still believe Read more
Have you ever thought what does the word “freedom” mean? I think it is quite an abstract thing which is different for each individual. For example, for me, freedom means doing something that I want if it doesn’t harm other people. However, it cannot be described in simple words, because the word Read more