CAS encourages you to find something positive where there is virtually nothing. Have to make a reflection on something you don’t like or didn’t enjoy? Well CAS improves my ability to basically make stuff up or find that one good quality in the muck of things that make me feel reluctant to say about a […]
The Handmaid’s Tale #1 – What if the Constitution was Replaced by the Bible?
What if the religious right went beyond elections and staged a revolution, establishing an American government that replaced the Constitution with the Bible? In order for this to occur, there would need to be some kind of polarizing leader involved in politics acting as a catalyst for pre-existing ideas to become openly acceptable The American […]
What role does poetry play in your life?
How do you experience poems? Do you turn to them for inspiration or joy? For solidarity in moments of sadness? One of the primary sources of poetry for everyone would typically be music. Music brings us rhymes, similes and metaphors in a tune, something we can groove to. The lyrics are amplified by the melody, […]
How do we help each other during isolation?
While we isolate ourselves physically we shouldn’t isolate ourselves socially, as human beings we are biologically wired to be social creatures. It’s inherent behaviour to connect and want to be amongst others. Satisfying our social quota in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is needed to prevent mental illnesses including depression and social anxiety. Talking to others […]
What songs matter to you right now?
I’ve been listening to music I’ve wanted to make. A wide variety really, I don’t really follow artists all though I do have artists that I like. For the longest time I’ve tried to figure out how to make music like my favourite artists. I’ve tried my hand but my limitation was my software, it […]
Homefire: Reader’s Response
“Where should Isma’” loyalty lie: with her brother or her country? By informing the police of Parvaiz’s intentions, did she make the right or wrong decision? Can there be a correct moral decision when faced with the impossible choice between family loyalty and duty to society?: Consider Home Fire, Antigone, and ethics in your response. […]
How does CAS impact and/or enhance your wellness?
In my previous post, I described CAS as a system that gives someone’s life some rigidity, not everyone needs this as they may already have it. Sometimes I’m indifferent to the program otherwise it just builds pure anxiety when you miss reflections. Personally, I’d rather not have this system in place but that’s the IB […]
Does CAS actually have the capacity to change who you are?
It’s not common for something to change who you are instantly, I believe in the fundamentals of CAS, which is essentially leading a balanced lifestyle but CAS does not have the capacity to change everyone. Prolonged commitment to CAS might eventually cause a change in routine but I doubt a majority of students in this […]
Sumo Robotics: Season 1 Part 1
Today I started sumo robotics. My primary reason for choosing this as my service is pretty much due to my knack and passion for mechatronics, I honestly don’t spend enough time on these sorts of things to say I’m really good at this sort of thing but I have previous experience in hardware and software. […]