My UWCSEA Learning Journey

I feel that the BLM movement around the world is a good thing , raising awareness and forcing governments and people in general to listen. This could be as significant as the movement lead by Martin Luthur king in the… Continue Reading →

One video I watch this week which was impacted was the The Daily Show with Trevor Noah where he brought in a social psychologist. This was an impactful video as it showed us how little things in life such as… Continue Reading →

Elena’s thoughts on the drive home Elena: you have no idea what just happened at the concert tonight  Friend: What happened? You sound like if you are terrified? Elena: Izzie, that girl… Friend: Oh about Izzie, what happened to her?… Continue Reading →

What are your thoughts on some of the issues raised in the article and in the video? Are there any clear solutions? Where does responsibility lie?  I think the issues raised by the parents of Shaker Heights are very important… Continue Reading →

I agree to a certain extent that people are happy when they follow rules, however the individual must have his/her freedom respected. This is because rules provide a guideline on how to act and normally when everyone follows that rules… Continue Reading →

I think it is okay to laugh during dark times, but to the contrary I think you should laugh during dark times. According to the article, dark, often morbid humour is the best method with coping with the pain during… Continue Reading →

Weekly hours spent playing sports/exercising. Before the pandemic, I will spend 8 hours weekly doing something active. This may include playing sports or going to the gym. During the pandemic, I spend 2 hours weekly, mainly just trying to do… Continue Reading →

Some argue that advertising is a corrupting and manipulative influence in our lives. To what extent do you feel this is true or untrue? I somewhat agree with the statement, since the nature of advertising/marketing is to manipulate a consumer’s… Continue Reading →

Do you think you have an accent? Do other people think you do?I think I don’t have a accent and other people agree. I believe this is due to me growing up in 3 different countries and the people I… Continue Reading →