My UWCSEA Learning Journey

Ella Rokic

To what extent do I agree

People are happiest when they follow rules.  3 Rules are meant to be broken.  3 Children should only be raised in families that mirror their ethnicity.  1 The best community is one in which racial and cultural differences are eliminated.  4 A good mother will not make serious mistakes in raising her children.  4 Women…

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Humour During Dark Times

I find humour to be very important in times like these. It helps make the situation less depressing and frustrating. So instead of thinking that lockdown is horrible, I think it’s ridiculous. COVID 19 has brought a plethora of memes with it. A lot of people find humour in dark topics, which is strange since…

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What Does Your Accent Say About Who You Are?

How does your accent use tone, rhythm, tempo, slang and language? How much is your accent connected to your identity? Do you ever shift your accent, or way of speaking, based on who you are talking to or the setting you are in?

Stress, Worry and Anxiety Are All Different. How Do You Cope With Each?

What role do worry, stress or anxiety play in your life? How much do they affect your life, in and out of school? What details from the article, if any, resonate with your own experiences — or with what you have observed in family or friends? The biggest stressor for me personally is getting left…

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What Songs Matter to You Now?

What is your favourite song right now? Was it included in the 25 songs list? How did you first hear that song? Did someone share it with you or is it from an artist you follow? What do you love about the song? Are there certain lyrics that you find powerful or moving? Is there…

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Is It Immoral to Increase the Price of Goods During a Crisis?

Does high demand for items like hand sanitizer and masks during a public health crisis justify higher prices? Are resellers who stockpile supplies and then sell them at a higher price providing a service? Or, are they taking advantage of people? Do you think what Mr Colvin did is immoral? This pandemic requires us to…

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How Can We Help One Another During the Coronavirus Outbreak?

Which of the actions or recommendations described in the articles resonate with you most? Tell us how they could work in your community. During times like these, it’s often hard to remember and think about the others who are at higher risk of being affected. With the insane amount of people losing their jobs and…

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