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Half Year Reflection
February 27th, 2008 by samkon5
The second semester started at the beginning of Febuary, and recently I have thought about my year so far. At first, before moving, I was unsure of what to expect and I thiught I would be dreaded the move. The school I previously went to I thought was a great school, and like most American public schoolers, knew nothing else but to think it was perfect. Only I didn’t know. I realized how isolated suburban America can be from the world. Being able to move and view the world from a different angle has really altered my life, opinions, and beleifs. Also I beleive moving here has been very important in developing into who I will become. Mr. R has really impacted my views and thoughts on the world. So far, in my life, he has been one of the most influential people in teaching me about life skills and broadening and opening my view to the world. Hehas also introduced to me the power that word, pictures , and media can have in influencing what a persons thinks. Before having him as a teacher, I pretty let much the world do its thing and I do mine. Mr. R has really broadened my view on many global issues and opened many doors that I did not know existed. After attending his seminar about Web 2.0, I really realized what he had done for me by opening the doors to Web 2.0.
Being away from the norm of my happy, suburban life has tayght me some things. I have learned to be more open to other cultures and ideas that i may find opposite of mine. I have allowed myself out of the norm, my comfort zone. Living here, just my parents and I, I began to realize to be mor appreciative of people who do things for you, even if thay may be small. It has also shown me to rely less on my posessions and to be more loving and open with the people who are important to you.
I plan on doing more of reflection and writng soon. Like Mr. R has said”, the Internet is a tool to help you. I beleive that is true and with this blog and more frequent writing, I want to be able to look at the world differently.
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on February 28th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
You said, “Being able to move and view the world from a different angle has really altered my life, opinions, and beliefs.” I agree. Travel, exposure, and experiences are the best teachers as long as you have an open mind and a curiosity to learn and a willingness to change. Too most people never allow themselves these opportunities. You are lucky to be learning these thing at such a young age. It will make the world a much more dynamic place for you.
Thank you for your kind words, but like I have said in class I teach because I need your help to make the world a better place. I am an optimist and I believe in peace and love and all that good stuff. We just have to work for it as hard as the other side works for greed and hate.
Keep up the good work. You have a sharp mind and a kind heart, that will take you far.
Share your blog with your friends back home…education is your job too.
on March 1st, 2008 at 8:16 pm
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