I think that if you are a college student you should not have the need for "safe spaces". It sound like something a kindergarten teacher says to a child when they have a tantrum..."Go to your safe space, and clam down..." College students are supposed to already come in with the mind set of being able to engage in an intellectual conversation without getting offended by the sensitivity of the subject. There are things in this world that are not always easy to talk about, but non the less need to be discussed. Those people that are too sensitive or touchy about certain topics either one: get over themselves and act like an adult, or two: remove themselves from the discussion and be prepared not to be as educated as their peers in some instances.
Yes, those students who have personally endured race and sex crimes might have difficulty facing it head on in class, but that is when you exercise your right to skip class, or walk out of class. Don't try to get special treatment, you don't need it.
Like Williams says, "At the very least, it requires the courage to be uncomfortable and the imagination to see ourselves as strong."
See yourself as strong, and you will get through it. You signed up for college and that entails acting like a semi-adult who engages in adult conversations. Sooner or later you need to get used to that. Life doesn't give you special treatment so why should your college (who is supposed to prepare your for real life).
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Monday, April 4, 2016
Free Blog 4 (senior year)
It is now April and senior year is almost over. Looking back I'd like to give some advice to the freshman year me.
Dear, Freshman self,
Given the chance to change my life starting four years ago, I wouldn't change much. The experiences and friendships that you have created have shaped you to be the person I am today. I love the person I am today, but me and you are not the same. I think if you act like me you will have much better 4 years and you will have a lot less to worry about.
First and foremost, remember to be you. Let your freak flag fly! Haha!:) Don't worry about other people's opinions about what you do, they don't matter. If you want to dance around in the store with friends, you go for it. Do what makes you happy and don't care about anyone else. Your true friends will accept you for you.
Put yourself out there more. Get to know new people! Don't be afraid to expand your relationships. Get out of your bubble and explore the people around you.
Also, keep up your work ethic. It is so easy to slack off when you think you've got a handle on the situation. Never underestimate your knowledge of CHEMISTRY!!!!
And lastly, make sure that you make every moment here in high school count. Go out more often with your friends, don't worry about the little things. Before you know it, you will be off to college and saying goodbye to your friend who you've know for 4 plus years. Saying goodbye will be the hardest thing to do, so make those friendships last as long as possible.
Love,
Future You!:)
But, seriously; these four years have been great and I will remember every single moment of them. Especially the people!:)
Dear, Freshman self,
Given the chance to change my life starting four years ago, I wouldn't change much. The experiences and friendships that you have created have shaped you to be the person I am today. I love the person I am today, but me and you are not the same. I think if you act like me you will have much better 4 years and you will have a lot less to worry about.
First and foremost, remember to be you. Let your freak flag fly! Haha!:) Don't worry about other people's opinions about what you do, they don't matter. If you want to dance around in the store with friends, you go for it. Do what makes you happy and don't care about anyone else. Your true friends will accept you for you.
Put yourself out there more. Get to know new people! Don't be afraid to expand your relationships. Get out of your bubble and explore the people around you.
Also, keep up your work ethic. It is so easy to slack off when you think you've got a handle on the situation. Never underestimate your knowledge of CHEMISTRY!!!!
And lastly, make sure that you make every moment here in high school count. Go out more often with your friends, don't worry about the little things. Before you know it, you will be off to college and saying goodbye to your friend who you've know for 4 plus years. Saying goodbye will be the hardest thing to do, so make those friendships last as long as possible.
Love,
Future You!:)
But, seriously; these four years have been great and I will remember every single moment of them. Especially the people!:)
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