Personal Narrative: My Trip To The Holocaust Museum
When you hear the word valuable, what do you think of? I think of diamonds, antique pottery from ancient Egypt, and of course, the 8th grade Washington D.C. trip! Touring the nation's capital created precious, lifelong memories that I will never forget. Viewing incredible monuments, memorials, and museums was breathtaking. I made many new friends and received the opportunity to practice adulthood. It was an experience future 8th graders should obtain.
Sightseeing in Washington was crazy. Seeing monuments, memorials, and museums in real life is unbelievable and emotional. While visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, I could only imagine partial sadness of the 58,000 families who lost a loved one. Also, at the Holocaust museum, I learned about …show more content…
the horribly-interesting topic of genocide in the mid 1900’s. I even walked through George Washington’s house! Heart-warming monuments were larger than life, and I learned facts I never even considered. I never would have thought presidents were buried right in D.C., let along I would get to stand 10 feet away from their dead bodies. Furthermore, i had no idea that the Jefferson Memorial and Lincoln Memorial would be so big. could never get an experience like this through pictures, videos, or stories. It is important for kids to be educated about their world’s history- the good and bad events that shape our lives today.
On my trip I made important friends.
During the four and a half days we were traveling, I was constantly next to three people. We drove hours together, ate together, slept together, and walked dozens of miles together. It is hard not to consider them best friends after that. I think it’s pretty stupendous that there was a girl in my room who I had ever said a word to on my own. Now, we laugh like we have been friends forever. Additionally, I chatted with people on my bus who I barely talked to. We got to visit interesting places which created lasting conversation. If our school did not go to Washington D.C., I never would have befriended these amazing people. What is more valuable than friendship?
While in Washington D.C., I was staying without my parents and with my 3 friends. I didn’t have anyone to tell me to “eat protein” or “have some veggies”. I made many choices on my own. At times, I was walking around the city without any adults. I was given a certain amount of money and expected to spend it wisely. In my opinion, I felt like this was a “test” for college and slightly prepared me for adulthood. This trip was a little vacation from reality. I feel strongly this should remain an 8th grade trip for generations
ahead.
My trip through various states and to the nation’s capitol was fantastic. The memorials, monuments, museums and other buildings were amazing. Of course, I loved the tour guides, chaperones, bus drivers, and friends. I will remember it forever, and it will remain a valuable part of my childhood forever.
Sightseeing in Washington was crazy. Seeing monuments, memorials, and museums in real life is unbelievable and emotional. While visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, I could only imagine partial sadness of the 58,000 families who lost a loved one. Also, at the Holocaust museum, I learned about …show more content…
the horribly-interesting topic of genocide in the mid 1900’s. I even walked through George Washington’s house! Heart-warming monuments were larger than life, and I learned facts I never even considered. I never would have thought presidents were buried right in D.C., let along I would get to stand 10 feet away from their dead bodies. Furthermore, i had no idea that the Jefferson Memorial and Lincoln Memorial would be so big. could never get an experience like this through pictures, videos, or stories. It is important for kids to be educated about their world’s history- the good and bad events that shape our lives today.
On my trip I made important friends.
During the four and a half days we were traveling, I was constantly next to three people. We drove hours together, ate together, slept together, and walked dozens of miles together. It is hard not to consider them best friends after that. I think it’s pretty stupendous that there was a girl in my room who I had ever said a word to on my own. Now, we laugh like we have been friends forever. Additionally, I chatted with people on my bus who I barely talked to. We got to visit interesting places which created lasting conversation. If our school did not go to Washington D.C., I never would have befriended these amazing people. What is more valuable than friendship?
While in Washington D.C., I was staying without my parents and with my 3 friends. I didn’t have anyone to tell me to “eat protein” or “have some veggies”. I made many choices on my own. At times, I was walking around the city without any adults. I was given a certain amount of money and expected to spend it wisely. In my opinion, I felt like this was a “test” for college and slightly prepared me for adulthood. This trip was a little vacation from reality. I feel strongly this should remain an 8th grade trip for generations
ahead.
My trip through various states and to the nation’s capitol was fantastic. The memorials, monuments, museums and other buildings were amazing. Of course, I loved the tour guides, chaperones, bus drivers, and friends. I will remember it forever, and it will remain a valuable part of my childhood forever.