Rachel Jacobson

Food insecurity is an on-going issue in the United States and throughout the world. Food is one of the three basic needs for survival, yet so many people don’t know where their next meal will come from. We all need food, but we don’t all have access to food. Not only is it challenging to find food, but there are minimal healthy and affordable options. With an increase in food deserts, there is an evident lack of affordable healthy options. Organic and nutritious food should not be reserved only for people who can pay a premium; it should be accessible to everyone.   There is a stigma against homelessness that people are lazy, addictive, or incompetent, but often it is a case of people without luck or opportunities. I see this stigma almost every day in the way we treat homelessness in society. One of the reasons why it is so hard for people to exit the streets when experiencing homelessness is because it is difficult to find a job. If you don’t have prior work experience or don’t h...

 When I was twelve years old I moved from a small suburb outside of New York City to Malibu, CA. It is an understatement to say that I was unhappy with this move. My dad had gone to college in California and wanted a ‘more relaxed lifestyle’. My parents were tired of always being on the go and not having a moment to breathe. My friends were excited for me, they thought it was so cool I was moving to ‘Cali’—I soon realized after moving to California that no one uses the word ‘Cali’ if you’re actually from California. I was more apprehensive. I thought this was a selfish decision made by my parents, and that it was the worst time for me to move.   I think the biggest difference—besides the climate, my favorite season is fall, and needless to say, there is no fall foliage in Southern California—was the community. I went from living in a neighborhood where I lived on the same street as four of my classmates, I was a three-minute walk to my best friend’s house, and a five-minu...

 I picked My Life on the Road , because I have always been a fan of Gloria Steinem and what she stands for. She is an advocate for equal rights and a chancellor for all who cannot fight for themselves. Last year, I had the privilege of hearing Gloria Steinem speak in my sister’s Zoom class (perks of online classes) and you could still hear the passion in her voice after all of these years. My mom originally read My Life on the Road a few years ago and gave it to me. I had it on my bookshelf for the longest time and never decided to read it. I am so happy My Life on the Road was one of the book options, because it forced me to actually read this book. Steinem is extremely well written and conveys a remarkable story of her life. I can relate to her need for adventure as I too never want to stay in one place for too long.   Steinem is always moving and learning through the different people she meets from place to place. Because of her travels she is able to c...

  Book 2, Post 1   I have always looked up to Gloria Steinem. She has been a voice for so many and a leader in the feminism. I want to read My Life on the Road , because I want to learn more about how she became who she is today. I think it would be so interesting to understand all of the ups and downs on her journey to becoming an activist, author, and feminist. A class my sister was in last year had Gloria Steinem as a guest speaker. Due to COVID, my whole family was able to listen to her speak about her life. It was so inspiring hearing her talk about her journey, and this book will be another window into her life.   This is the newest book written by Steinem and has been chosen as one of Oprah’s Top Ten Favorite Books of the Year . The book illustrates her life as a traveler, listener, and catalyst for change. She explains that her passion and drive after all these years come from her travels and seeing the world around her: “ The road is mes...

TO : Clark Hansen, CEO, Anima Mundi Development Partners FROM : Rachel Jacobson, Research and Development Analyst, AMDP DATE : September 30, 2020 SUBJECT : Investment Proposal for Nestidd   This past week, I have been researching different investment opportunities for AMDP. After much consideration, I have concluded that AMDP should invest in Nestidd . Nestidd provides affordable housing to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). I believe that Nestidd’s mission aligns with our desire to invest in socially responsible, sustainable, and profitable companies.   In my proposal, I will outline: •        AMDP’s Investment Standards •        Nestidd’s Mission/History •        Nestidd’s Services •        Nestidd’s Financials •        A Critical Analysis •  ...

Given that this post is supposed to be a 'random' post, I thought this topic was most fitting. I spend a stupid amount of time each day watching ASMR videos. ASMR videos can be anything from whispering, someone brushing their hair, or tapping their nails. Something about it weirdly satisfies me. Soap being diced and sliced is my favorite to watch. I swipe away precious hours of the day on Instagram and Facebook watching videos of pointless things. I hate myself for it, and everyday tell myself I won’t waste as much time watching them. I even set limits on my phone so I know how much time I spend watching them, but every time I hit the limit I keep watching.  It is a strange and weird addiction. I hate it, but I love it. It is in every sense of the phrase, my guilty pleasure. It is so satisfying and I have to keep watching more, but the more I watch the more guilty I feel for wasting my time watching them. I don’t know why I love them so much, I wish I could explain my infatuati...