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Week Eight

This entire week was really good and I felt like everyone was able to communicate very well, more than usual. Mr. Spivey has been in a better mood therefore classes have been fun and interactive. I don’t know how but going through presentations and just talking is fun in this class. NO other class makes it fun to be in class at all and its torture doing literally anything. Somehow Mr. Spivey has been able to break everyones ice and people just talk like normal. I wish we could have class in person, it would probably be a million times better. Next week we’re going to be turning in our essays and giving our presentations in front of everyone, hopefully it goes well. I’ll see you in a few days Professor.

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Week Seven

Hopefully something interesting will come out of this weeks classes because I’m getting bored of all my other classes now. I’m beginning to start a rhythm in my other classes and this one I haven’t found it yet. It’s mostly because we have meetings every Tuesday and Thursday but it’s good to make me get up. Our mid-term was due last Thursday and I believe I did well on it. It was more so based on the book than I was expecting but I still think I did well. Thank God this class isn’t crazy with the amount of reading we have to do either, unlike one of my other classes we have to read almost 200 pages a week which is a little much. Such high amounts of reading makes me time things and plan things better so I can’t procrastinate. Although I don’t like doing school work, it helps transform my usual habits into habits that will make me better over time. Next week better be good, I’m ready to take on the intercultural assignments. 

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Week Six

This week was a little more slow than usual, nothing was due all we could do was talk about the chapters we’ve been reading throughout our book. Tuesday our conversation on the book was really nice actually, the amount of people that spoke up about their ideas and views we’re really quite interesting to say the least. As stated before people are beginning to get more comfortable talking and I’m not longer feeling like an outcast since there are people just like me who want to listen. I’m glad this class is as chill as it is, not very many professors care too much. Unlike other professors you take the time and ask questions and put that extra effort in to let everyone know you care about what they have to say and you don't care how crazy it is, it’s nice and I’m pretty sure everyone taking your class is glad to have you as their professor.

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Week Five

Its beginning to get a little more interesting I do have to admit, the teacher has begun to make us all feel more like friends instead of classmates, the way he talks to us. It’s not anything close to a bad thing and I think this past weeks class may have been the most beneficial to everyone just because it really helps me believe that if I were to talk people would listen and kind of be interested in what I have to say. That means something to a lot of people and talking in class should have meaning, and I’m glad it does in this class. Otherwise we shared our questions for our intercultural essay and some people asked more questions regarding life rather than culture but it still has depth, and someone's answer could be different just based on his/her culture too, it’s possible the persons life is completely changed from the persons culture. I thought this essay at first was gonna be about myself, and I am so glad that is not the case, I’m an uncultured white guy with a semi-racist family; so much for culture. I’m super excited to ask my girlfriend some of the questions I have prepared for her, most of which I understand the context of the question but I don’t have a direct answer, which is why I’m asking! Also you may be able to tell she is fond of African culture from the questions I turned in, it’s because she is Congolese! Hopefully my essay turns out well, and you enjoy reading it.

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Week Four

In class this week I’d say about half the students talked about their writings in the reflection piece assignment, I did not speak about mine yet, and I wish I didn’t have to. But getting us out of our comfort zone is what makes us grow, so I will do it without complaining. Most people talked about the same thing when describing their papers, but it’s nice to hear when people look outside the box, and instead talk about the details with their parents and why they talk to them a certain way. I forget his name but his words stood out to me just because I’m the same way with my father, he’s very empowering and I have to talk to him with respect. Since this was also my first zoom session that actually worked, it was nice to see older people in the class, didn’t expect it, but I’m glad it’s like that. Our teacher is also surprisingly easy to talk to and straight forward about everything, I love it. Another week another dollar. 

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Week Three

Well, I thought this week would be different. It is not. Same old stress getting to my head and more assignments than ever are slipping my mind. I’m having trouble remembering anything to do in all my classes, I constantly feel like I have a million things to do, and it leads me down this path of wanting to stop and relax. So in the process I get nothing done because I get so anxious and I don’t understand it. Today is Saturday, one more day before the week ends and tons of things are due tomorrow. I just wish I could get my head straight without thinking about the future or the past all the time. It’s like I’m stuck in three time zones at the same time and I just feel lost most of the time. Quarantine is doing a toll on my head, interaction with random people and stepping outside of my comfort zone is what keeps me level headed. Hopefully I can pull through these next ten weeks and get my grades to all A’s.

#wishmeluck #weekthree

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Week Two

To begin with week two work was stressing me out more than usual, our most recent manager was fired. Due to this our owner is required now to stay with us and keep an eye on things while we open. She isn’t the nicest person, but she's straight to the point with things which I can respect. Class and school is also a stressor, my fifth class started today and I’m not the most excited about having to worry about five things at once. Although stress is getting to me, my dog back at home keeps my head in check. He helps bring my inner child out, and it really helps me in times when I think too much. Going to finish this week off strong with all of my work complete as usual, wish me luck.

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Week One

It comes to say I was not prepared for the first week of class at all. This week caught me by serious surprise and as I'm typing this after my soccer game, I believe this class is going to be interesting and fun to learn in. As I'm reading through the syllabi some things catch my eyes and it makes me want to stay entuned and try to learn my best from this class. So it goes to show you stay connected with your class at all times and try to keep up to date with everything that is going on. If I get to keep it that way then I will succeed in this class. Other than going over the outline and syllabi I’m ready for what’s being thrown at me next. Bring it on communications class.

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