Being part of a Global Concern like Jakarta Street Kids has not only taught me a lot more about the issue and the importance of the work that they do, but I developed a personal connection with the discussions that took place and the plans that the group had in regards to raising awareness. Having […]
Circuit Training: Perseverance
Throughout the sessions of circuit training, I had seen a development in my stamina of being able to do multiple cycles as I would take shorter break periods and finish each exercise station at a quicker pace. In my last reflection, I had mentioned the challenges that I was facing back then and how I […]
Initial Stages of Circuit Training
Circuit Training was an activity that allowed me to take full reign and responsibility of creating a fitness plan each session to what best suited me. The first few sessions were somewhat challenging in the sense that with the freedom and responsibility that was given, it was hard to maintain the discipline and work through […]
Post Reflection: Pre – Season Softball
Upon the completion of my time in participating in pre-season softball, I have been able to recognize a certain amount of growth in myself as a member of the team, as well as, how the activity has pushed me in the direction of (not only) trying something new but has made me realize the importance […]
Sustainabrew: Final Reflection
Upon the final stages of working in Sustainabrew the past year, there have been many accomplishments and things that I’ve learned from taking up a leadership role to organizing and managing the collective group and how the entire service has essentially taken off to a positive note – in hopes for a successful few years […]
Handmaid’s Tale: What if the Constitution is 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? How could it take place? What would life be like under it, especially for women? Like in Handmaid’s Tale, we have seen the world that these women live in and the roles […]
Banning of Religious Items
After a class discussion on the topic of religious items being banned in certain parts of the world, it had been brought to my attention that this conception is misguided and strips away the rights to what an individual may walk out of the house wearing. To highlight a clear example of this, France is […]
What Role Does Poetry Play in My Life?
Every now and then, I refer to poems when I need a sense of inspiration or sometimes just as a light read. I think that even though the words are on the pages are minimal, it’s the underlying messages that readers are constantly trying to understand and pinpoint. There have been many occasions in which […]
How Can We Help?
How Can We Help One Another During the Coronavirus Outbreak? During times like these of facing a situation where some may feel helpless, or some may be stepping forward into ensuring the safety of others, I think is the best time for every individual to take a step back and reflect on how the situation […]
My Takeaways from COVID-19
Given the current situation of the state of the world and our country as a whole, there have been many changes that everyone has had to adapt to and consider it to be the new normal. Consequently, this seemed to affect us early on whilst planning for Project Week — that had ended up getting […]