Stop Street Harassment

The speaker we were able to listen to on Wednesday really got my attention.  Before that talk I don't think I really understood what street harassment is.  I was thinking more like just street fights.  Now that I understand it, I can see it happening all around me.  I have experienced it, but not to an extreme level.  I do agree with people from our class that it isn't okay to do it just because of certain clothes, bu that certain clothes can escalate the problem.  I don't think its right that we have to think abut what we wear just because someone might say something but it happens.  Hearing that some girls are afraid to walk around campus at night or at all really affects me because this is my home.  Ive lived in Winchester my whole life.  I don't want others coming here and thinking it dangerous and that they should be afraid.  I think is society is going to fix this problem it has to start small and it has to start with individuals.   

End of the world as we know it

During class on Monday we started talking about the Maya.  Some one asked Dr. PG if he thinks the world is truly going to end.  He said that he thinks the world as the Mayans know it will end.  I feel similar about this topic but I think the world as we (America) know it may end.  I think that if the current President gets reelected, he may changes things, that we have had in our culture for a very long time.  Things like our rights, the way our government is run, and etc.  I dont think there will be tons of natural disasters or anything like that but i do think there may be changes but I also think the people of America will rebel.

My Autobiography

This week I finally did my autobiography.  I was so nervous, I think people could tell.  But when I was finished and people started asking me questions, I felt better because I felt like they were actually interested in my life and story.  I am so glad I picked this FYS class because I think it is a class that I will remember forever.  Hopefully i will open up and not be so shy so I can make friends in this class.  After i was done presenting I thought about all the stuff i forgot to say.  If I had another chance, I would try not to be so nervous so I wouldn't rush through it the way I did.  But i really enjoyed listening to all of the autobiographies and learning that I have a lot in common with my class mates. 

Study Abroad Fair

Yesterday I attended the Study Abroad Fair.  At first I was skeptical about it because I don't like stepping outside of my comfort zone.  But once I talked to some people and got some brochures, I started to really be interested in it.  There was one program for nursing students.  The school is going to send them to Guatemala to help people in need dealing with their health.  That is the one that interested me the most.  I am defiantly going to try to study abroad during my years at Shenandoah.  I think it will open my eyes to other countries and have a huge impact on my life.