Learning Experience

In the beginning of the quarter I was quite skeptical about the open discussions that took place in the classroom and how open everyones thoughts were on race and gender. I was always curious what other races and genders had to think on the topic of other races and genders thoughts, and in this class I learned exactly what others were thinking. I believe that this class made me realize that other races truly do 'feel' that Caucasians have the upper hand in today's society. I have always been one to believe that everyone is equal no matter what your skin color or gender may be and this class made that belief feel true. Students opened up in ways that they would not in other classes and this includes myself. Usually I just sit back in classes and wait for others to ask the questions and in Media & Identity, if I had a question, I asked it. I thought that this class made me more open to other thoughts by races and genders. Before, I felt that I was going by the thoughts that all of my friends and family members had to say and now that I know how other races feel and think I believe it will change my outlook on the entire subject. I believe this class made me have a better outlook on life and in all honesty it was for the better. Thank you.

Online Dating

Have online dating websites changed the way that people in the world interact from each other? Have people stopped actually charming someone off their first glance due to online dating websites? I believe that they have and I do not think it is factual. I am one to believe that the “old times” are one to go off of. I like the thought that the woman I find will be a woman that I have to go out and truly search for, and not having to use the Internet, Facebook, Twitter, or, MySpace. The Internet has reformed the way that people are falling in love for good. We now have the options of entering information, being matched to a compatible person, and then meeting them somewhere. “The rest is history” as some would say, but I do not think so. These online dating websites to some could be the best things that have ever happen to them and to other could lead to some very awkward, disturbing times. Some people who use these dating website strictly use them for the reason of being connected for the right reasons and some use them for meeting others and having sexual intercourse. I enjoy the thought that I will find the love of my life in a normal setting and not using the Internet, but I guess you just never know.