Reflecting on the experience of going to Canada for the first time‚ it seemed similar to most American cities that I have been to‚ until we got to Parliament Hill‚ but what I was especially interested in was what happened once we were inside the House of Commons. At first glance the House of Commons seems more like a comedy show‚ but there is a deeper meaning behind the genius political ploy that impacts Canadians. Walking from the bus to the bathroom the city of Ottawa did not strike me as largely
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Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice Volume 7‚ Issue 1 2010 Article 4 Addressing student cynicism through transformative learning Fernanda Duarte∗ ∗ University of Western Sydney‚ f.duarte@uws.edu.au Copyright c 2010 by the authors. The Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice is published by the University of Wollongong. URL - http://ro.uow.edu.au/jutlp Addressing student cynicism through transformative learning∗ Fernanda Duarte Abstract This paper reflects
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Before taking Black Experience I at Kent State University I had a small understanding of the history that started in Africa and then traveled on the backs of my ancestors to America. Since taking the class I have a greater knowledge of the cultures‚ folk tales‚ and history of Africa and what they brought to America. I believe this is why I would excel greatly at being a diversity Officer for Ohio State University. Without this class‚ the confidence I have would not be present today. Before I
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During the fall semester‚ I was enrolled in five courses excluding my field practicum experience. These courses include human behavior‚ social‚ economic‚ and political environment‚ social welfare policy and services‚ social work practice with organization and community and field practicum seminar. At the end of the semester‚ I achieved 3.5 GPA. Human behavior and social‚ economic‚ and political environment course were two of my favorite course because of their content nature which was interesting
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Performing as a musician in front of an audience can be terrifying‚ although it does have its benefits. All of those cold‚ calculated stares that people give you when you first enter into a stage can be hard to process at times‚ especially when you are mentally preparing yourself to enter onto the stage. I can feel my heart pounding as I bound up 3 flights of stairs. The dark loneliness of the college campus is unsettling to the roar of applause coming from the auditorium. As I glance over at my
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their students learning habits and are able to adapt to a students learning styles to better educate them. Some may not know in what category of learning style that they are‚ there are online surveys one can take to find out there learning style strengths. I myself have just taken a survey and my results are as follows; Visual: 7 Aural: 9 Read/Write: 4 Kinesthetic: 9. Pretty much what this means is that I am good at listening and hands on learner. The survey also provided learning strategies to
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1. Describe a time when you experienced a significant period of suffering. How did you deal with that experience? How did you find comfort in the midst of suffering? I was suffering an unimaginable loss and feeling betrayed‚ my son‚ 5 years of age‚ was taken from me as the result of 2 men‚ one an abusive tyrant and the other bi-sexual‚ my ex-husbands. The two of them had conspired against me. My son was ripped from me and very serious allegations of child abuse were alleged. They were all lies;
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1 A Wonderful Experience The most beautiful place to go hiking during the summer is Hanging Lake. The sun was so intense that I could feel its rays burning my face. I lifted my eyes and saw the path of rocks. Small and large rocks all together making a dangerous and exhausting journey. Situated between majestic mountains and a clear river on your right. Nature accompanied me the whole time‚ and trees became my best friends. I was the first to climb; behind me was Gethzemani I could see the concern
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Discrimination Experiences When discussing discriminate Experiences‚ I have either been the one being discriminated‚ stereotype or been a witness someone being discriminated by based on skin color‚ looks‚ height‚ or even due to weight. In today society‚ it is easier stereotype and discriminate against people then it is to understand people. In my personal journey‚ I have been on both side of situation. I have been stereotyped and discriminated against due to my looks‚ color of skin‚ gender‚
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Being an immigrant for 16 years limited my dreams of attending college. Everything changed in 2015 when I received a letter stating I had to travel to Ciudad Juarez which will determined whether or not I will become a US resident. I knew many doors had opened for me in the dream land. On October 21‚ 2015 I had an important meeting to attend I was so nerves‚ excited‚ and happy after many years of waiting for this moment to arrive it was finally here! Tears coming out when I heard the judge say‚ “Congratulation
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