As we wrap up the semester I begin to reflect all of my learnings over the last few months. I am sitting here thinking of all of my other classes and I am left feeling a little empty. It saddens me to know that my other four courses are strictly going to be short term memory and are soon to be forgotten. Then I come upon this class and I think of all of the readings, field trips, papers, group project, and all around work involved in this required course. I am filled with so many emotions: exhaustion, frustration, animosity, but most of all appreciation. Although I was forced to take this class I do appreciate the University for making it a requirement for graduation. I now have a new found appreciation and knowledge for not just the world, but for my community. I had no idea that such wonderful things were just a few miles away from my home. I have a new appreciation for the readings such as in our Colloquium Reader and also in A Land Remembered (my personal favorite).
Although this course was hands down my most time consuming, and at times confusing course, I now see the reasons why. We need to have these ideas and realities drilled into our heads, for we are the future. We are the answer, and we are the way out of the mess we have made. The world will heal itself, if we just let her.It is because of your class that I went to Panther Island, and am finishing up the remainder of my service learning hours there (SO EXCITED!). Had I not been required to take this course I would have never known of any of these places and opened my mind to the things in my own back yard. I thank you for all of your hard work and for opening my eyes. Have a great break.
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