2nd Semester Final Reflection

The most meaningful concept I learned during this year is the act of listening to what other people are saying even if it differs from my own opinion because their opinion can be just as valuable as my own. When Global began, it took some getting used to about how this class structure which was new to me would work out. As the year went on, however, it became more natural to listen and provide input into the discussions that were happening daily in class. It was interesting to see this happen in the OJ Simpson Criminal Trial Documentary because I grew up thinking he was guilty without knowing all the facts and after learning more, I found that a guilty verdict was unfounded based on how the evidence presented. Through learning about how to not only hear other people but to actually actively listen to what they have to say, has helped me grow as a person and this is a lesson I want to keep for life.