I didn't realize the many aspects that go into the creation of architecture. Before reading this WP, I thought architects just designed buildings that fit theme of the location that it's in. It's also interesting to me how the history of the area affects the designs as well.

This is the harsh and sad reality that unfortunately a lot of people don't know. I'm glad the author addressed this and clarified that African natives do understand why their country is the way it is as opposed to outsiders believing they don't understand because the lack of educational resources that they have.

This course sounds truly fascinating to me. With her explaining this course, it has already helped me view life from a different perspective and has me questioning the things she talks about on the subject.

I'm also a kinesthetic learner, for me it's difficult to grasp knowledge if it's just readings on what we're supposed to be learning. I believe engaging physically does help you become an active learner in that subject.

Honestly I am the same way, I usually like to look at things from a logical and reasonable perspective which can lead to my narrow-mindedness but since realizing this I am learning to be more open-minded and try to view things from others' perspectives.

I believe the study of humanities has always been something we've been learning since a child. Asking the "why" and "how" questions have always been questions we've asked throughout our lives thus far, but I also believe now is when we're able to explore the answers to our questions more in depth.

When I first started reading this WP I didn't understand how the law and art could work together but I found the outcome interesting and I appreciate the cause they're working towards. It just reiterates that bringing different perspectives together can help achieve a common goal.

I find it interesting how she connected her love for art to something she found difficult to learn. This is a good example of our ability to see things from a different perspective by using the skills we have, to have a better understanding of things.

Reading this example of how our perspectives change as we gain knowledge enlightens many things for me. It helped me reflect on everything that changes our perspectives as we learn more about it. For example looking at a math problem that seems difficult at first but once you learn how to solve it, it's not so difficult with the knowledge you learned and eventually your perspective on the math problem has changed to viewing it as an easy problem.

Ever since I was a small child my mom always preached to my siblings and I to "put yourselves in the other person's shoes" before we make decisions or say things that we can't take back. Though I have done this in real situations outside of school, I believe it will be interesting to do it in an educational setting.

This is what I hope to gain through my Gen Ed experience. I want to figure out more of my interests and hopefully that'll help with choosing future courses that I find fascinating.

There is always multiple sides to a story but people tend to believe and act on one side of the story which turns into senseless and unreasonable actions. I agree with the author, to understand a situation and resolve problems accordingly, it's essential to get as many sides of the story as possible for fair judgement.

I honestly wouldn't risk cheating considering the hardships I've had to endure to attend college. My determination to succeed is too great to be tempted to violate the student code of conduct and be expelled.

As I continue to read these perspectives, the more I learn about the purpose of Gen Ed classes. For me it's hard to think of things from different perspectives. I didn't consider how these classes may help me outside of my college career until now. I'm looking forward to continue gaining insightful knowledge on the Gen Ed experience.

I relate to Melani because I am also a Tucson Native. Even though I lived here my whole life I would just pass by the university and didn't step a foot in until my orientation. It really does feel like I traveled to a different region that I'm very unfamiliar with.

This is actually how I felt about this UNIV course but as I continue to complete the assignments and read the readings, I get a clearer sense of how I can use this course in my other classes and how it can apply in my future as well.

I believe this 100%. Growing up my mom always did everything she could to support and provide for my siblings and I. This has definitely made her my role model, she never never gave up no matter how hard things got which motivated me to do the same. Now as a first-generation college student, I hope to inspire my young nephews to take advantage of their education and embrace the opportunities that will help them be successful in life.

I use to do this often, think of the person I would like to be at certain stages in my life and so far it hasn't gone according to plan but it's gradually getting there. I feel like nothing really goes how you want it to but as long as you don't stray from the path to your goal, you'll get there eventually.

I relate to him because I also have a big family. Since we're all within 10 years apart, we're exactly like the author said, teaching and learning from each other.

I honestly never really seen the point of journaling before but as I learn more about the benefits, it intrigues me to maybe start. I definitely do think back on times when I wish I would've kept record of an experience I had.

Exactly every experience whether it be good or bad has helped shaped you in some way and is essentially where you're from, who you are today, what makes you, you.

I've heard this all my life to my questions of "why?" and it really does have a negative effect.

I feel like I've heard multiple campus officials say this from the new student orientation leaders to some of my instructors. For me I wasn't sure if it was the right choice but hearing this several times, it's really reassuring.