Global 2nd Semester Final:Reflection

I have learned so much this year in Global but one of the most meaningful concept I learned about in Global Connections was the value of morals and ethics. Coming into this class I thought I had my morals straight and work ethics were good but I was wrong. Being in this classed challenged my beliefs in life and strengthen my morals and ethics. I knew that we were going to do a lot of work in Global but I didn't know how much I was going to learn and the knowledge in case studies I was going to gain. One of the case studies I learned a lot from was the Rodney King case. It taught me not to just focus on the racial issues in America but also how society reacts and the power of the law. Usually when I listen to a case I don't look in depth to things but assume that one is guilty. Being in this class taught me to not just accept why things happen but to question it and find deeper meanings into it. With the lesson of the ladder of inference, it challenged my good morals. I always thought I was a good person and not very judgmental but after Mr. Stewart used the example of kids usually judging someone when their late to class, I knew that I was one of those kids who judge. This taught me to be more real with myself. Having a lot of assignments being given to us and have turn in dates close to each other, it helped me gain organization skills and strengthen my work ethics. It also showed how much work I was capable of doing even when I didn't turn things in on time, I still managed to get it down. This class not only made me more aware to real world issues and gain knowledge in different topics but it also helped me gain life lessons. Thank you Mr.Stewart and Mr.Smith for challenging my mind to think more in depth to issues and for posing questions that makes me think twice about what I believe. Thank you for helping me become a better writer and for making class a fun and safe environment. Thank you for such a wonderful year of Global!