WPSU’s This I Believe / Personal Philosophies and Core Values

WPSU’s This I Believe

Tell us the personal philosophy and core values that guide your daily life and hear stories from others.

This I Believe is based on the 1950s radio program of the same name and the media project (launched in 2005) from This I Believe, Inc. and Atlantic Public Media. WPSU invites you, as a central Pennsylvania resident, whatever your background, to speak out.
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This I Believe
05-17-2012

I Believe in My School Uniform
Christina Gallagher
State College, PA

I believe in penny loafers, plaid skirts, navy blue stockings and white Oxfords. I used to sigh each morning as I threw on the same school uniform every day, wishing I could wear something more comfortable to school. I never had to worry about dressing to impress in a small all-girls Catholic high school.

This I Believe
05-03-2012

I Believe in the Feminine Touch
Cheryl Bazzoui
Bradford, PA

I believe that a woman’s place is in the home. Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not suggesting that women shouldn’t work or that men shouldn’t help out around the house. But I believe that the woman is the one who makes the house a home. No matter how humble or how grand, it’s the feminine…

This I Believe
04-19-2012

I Believe in SCUBA
Andrew Osheka
State College, PA

In June of 2009, I went with my family to Key Largo, Florida for a vacation. We headed out into the emerald waves nearby to go SCUBA diving. As we skimmed across the choppy water, I felt a mix of emotions. I was excited to try SCUBA diving for the first time, nervous to put my…

This I Believe
04-05-2012

I Believe in a Promise to my Grandfather
Asuka Umino
Huntingdon, PA

When I was 10 years old, my grandfather died. I was so sad and cried for a long time. But then I remembered a promise I made to my grandfather. Even now, I believe that keeping the promise is my duty.

This I Believe
03-22-2012

I Believe in Watching Slides
Joanna Jones
State College, PA

First there’s a hushed suggestion. Then, the grandchildren start to whine. As my mother tries to calm everyone, my dad puts down the paper and issues the decree. We hold our breaths, fingers crossed.

This I Believe
03-08-2012

I Believe in Leprechauns
Melissa Medina
State College, PA

I believe in leprechauns. Well at least this month I do with Saint Patrick’s Day approaching. Next month, I’ll believe in the Easter bunny.

This I Believe
02-23-2012

I Believe in Books
Sagyndyk Emilbek Uulu
Huntingdon, PA

I believe in books. Reading books became one of my hobbies on the day my mother led me to the library in our village and introduced me to the librarian. At that time I was a fourth grader and it was my first visit to the library. The librarian showed me a thin red book. The…

This I Believe
02-09-2012

I Believe in Sailing
Ted Lopez
State College, PA

I believe in sailing. When I'm out in my boat and the wind hits my sails, I'm alone. It's just me and the water.

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