I thought this episode of If You Really Knew Me was really good. I found it emotional, and very interesting. I felt that i could relate to some of the teens in the episode whether it be me facing the same difficulties, or knowing someone who is. Some parts of the episode i felt that they were almost staged. I still thought it was a reallly good episode, and that it touched many of us in the class.
This school is different from IDCI because i don't feel like we have as many 'clicks'. I do realize that there are clicks, and they are hard to not have, but at the school in the video, i felt like there were tons of clicks, and that clicks did not get along. I feel like here at IDCI we dont have as many clicks, and that even if you are apart of a certain click, most people still talk to people in other clicks, and get along with more then just the people theey hang out with. I honestly dont hear as many Rumors here at IDCI as shown in that short video. Of corse there is Rumors here, you cant avoid them, but I honestly dont hear as many...
IDCI is similar to the other school because there are students in both schools that have to face so many difficulties. Everyone has a story here at IDCI and at the school in the video. IDCI is also similar to that school because it is a place of learning with bullying, rumors, tragity, difficulties, and some fun.
I think the overal concept of challenge day is a really great idea. I think that fact that random students can come together and discuss their problems, as well as meet new people is very benificial. I think the concept of challenge day is awesome because I know people who face difficulties, and people who just need to talk. I think challenge day can help many teens from school to school, and helop change the lives of many.
I would enjoy being a part of challenge day because i think it would be an amazing experience and opportunity to meet new people, and tell and listen to teenage problems. I know that many people face these problems, and its always nice to have someone listen and understand. I think that if I had the oppprtunity to participate in challange day i would. The only reason that would hold me back would be the fact of opening up to people i dont know, but i know thats a part of challenge day, and what its all about, so i think i would take the chance to do so.
IDCI is investing time and money into challenge day because they know how great of a program it truely is, and that it will make a huge different in the lives of those who participate. IDCI strongly believes in bonding, trust, and making a difference. I think that IDCI is spending time and money on challenge day because they want to make sure that everyone in the IDCI family is safe, and healthy. It is a good experience for everyone, and gives students a chance to make a change.
I think that Challenge Day is a really great program and that anyone who gets the opportunity to participate in it is very lucky. I think it can change the lives of many people, if they take it seriously. I know people who have or are facing problems that are terrible, and I think that if they had the chance to participate in challenge day, their lives could change. Challenge Day is a great way for kids to realize they are not alone, and that things can get better!
Monday, November 14, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
#7 Why Was Today Important (im a little late, but it was still a very important day)
October 3rd was a very important day in our leadership classroom. The mood had been very low and uncomfortable in the room for a few days ahead, so finaly Tomkins adressed the entire class, and im very glad he did. I feel like it was a drowsy week to begin with, but as leaders i feel we should try to make the best of things. We cant deny that we were all acting in a non enthusiastic way, and we were not doing the best that we could within the classroom. When we came to class everyday, everyone sat in the same spot. We had almost been in school for about 3 weeks, and we still had not made the class more welcoming. Everyone would work and talk with those who they always talk to, and who they are most comfortable with.
I learned that even though we all have our own comfort zone, no matter how big it is, we need to try and step out of it. I think this is one of the biggest reasons that the mood felt so low. I think everyone was afraid to sit somewher else, or uncomfortable. I learned that its okay to have these feelings, and that we arnt the only ones, but to try and over come these things, and try to talk to more people. I think that the more people we talk to in the room, the more comfortable we will all be with eachother, and the higher the mood will be.
I learned that our class was still seperating so called 'clicks', and that it really didnt make anyone feel great. I learned that we are all very similar, and we are all there for the same reason. I got to hear from different classmates in the discussion, and learned more about others too. I know that the fact that being afraid about what others think of us goes along with being a teenager, but i feel that after todays convo, we really dont care what everyone else thinks of us, as long as we are ourselves, and thats what people should like the most about us.
I think that a lot of us where thinking the same thing as Robyn, or something along those lines, but no one was brave enough to speak out about it. I think Robyn did an awesome job describing what was going on, and i give her credit for helping lightning the mood in the class. I think Robyn deserves everyones thanks because after she said what she did, everyone really began to change for the better. Everyone else also helped make this change, and I appreciate each and everyone of us who is in this awesome leadership class. without them, this conversation would not have been as successfull, and our leadership class would not be as amazing. I think this is a great group of students and i love being a part of this leadership class.
I think that as the semester goes on we will get to know each other more and more, which will help with the whole situation. I know that as the semester has already gone one, the mood is a lot lighter in the class room and more comfortable. I think this conversation was a huge turning point for the class, and that we all made a change for the better. Now when we come to class, we sit with different people, or atleast in different spots. I like the way our class has turned out.
I think that the more activities we do and plan together will help bring us closer together. I fee that is is very important to work with other people and new people each time, for ourselves, and as a leader. I think since the end of the conversation, people had already started to step over the line. I think now, we are comfortable with almost everyone in the classroom. I think everyone has done a great job in trying to make the classroom more comfortable for everyone. I am sorry that Stephanie felt as if she had to drop the class, and i certainly hope that the rest of us did not trigger her to drop out of the class. I wish that the mood of the class now, was this way back then, but we all learned somehting extreamely important about life, and will hopefully learn from this experience.
I think the energizers really help our class grow as a group, as we get to interact and have fun with everyone. I think the Haunted house really let everyone work together even more. I think more 'projects' where we get to work together will help with group bonding. Im sure many more oppertunities will come up this semester that will allow us to continue to grow together.
I love this class, and everyone in it, and i hope everyone now feels the same way, especially after this conversation that we had!
I learned that even though we all have our own comfort zone, no matter how big it is, we need to try and step out of it. I think this is one of the biggest reasons that the mood felt so low. I think everyone was afraid to sit somewher else, or uncomfortable. I learned that its okay to have these feelings, and that we arnt the only ones, but to try and over come these things, and try to talk to more people. I think that the more people we talk to in the room, the more comfortable we will all be with eachother, and the higher the mood will be.
I learned that our class was still seperating so called 'clicks', and that it really didnt make anyone feel great. I learned that we are all very similar, and we are all there for the same reason. I got to hear from different classmates in the discussion, and learned more about others too. I know that the fact that being afraid about what others think of us goes along with being a teenager, but i feel that after todays convo, we really dont care what everyone else thinks of us, as long as we are ourselves, and thats what people should like the most about us.
I think that a lot of us where thinking the same thing as Robyn, or something along those lines, but no one was brave enough to speak out about it. I think Robyn did an awesome job describing what was going on, and i give her credit for helping lightning the mood in the class. I think Robyn deserves everyones thanks because after she said what she did, everyone really began to change for the better. Everyone else also helped make this change, and I appreciate each and everyone of us who is in this awesome leadership class. without them, this conversation would not have been as successfull, and our leadership class would not be as amazing. I think this is a great group of students and i love being a part of this leadership class.
I think that as the semester goes on we will get to know each other more and more, which will help with the whole situation. I know that as the semester has already gone one, the mood is a lot lighter in the class room and more comfortable. I think this conversation was a huge turning point for the class, and that we all made a change for the better. Now when we come to class, we sit with different people, or atleast in different spots. I like the way our class has turned out.
I think that the more activities we do and plan together will help bring us closer together. I fee that is is very important to work with other people and new people each time, for ourselves, and as a leader. I think since the end of the conversation, people had already started to step over the line. I think now, we are comfortable with almost everyone in the classroom. I think everyone has done a great job in trying to make the classroom more comfortable for everyone. I am sorry that Stephanie felt as if she had to drop the class, and i certainly hope that the rest of us did not trigger her to drop out of the class. I wish that the mood of the class now, was this way back then, but we all learned somehting extreamely important about life, and will hopefully learn from this experience.
I think the energizers really help our class grow as a group, as we get to interact and have fun with everyone. I think the Haunted house really let everyone work together even more. I think more 'projects' where we get to work together will help with group bonding. Im sure many more oppertunities will come up this semester that will allow us to continue to grow together.
I love this class, and everyone in it, and i hope everyone now feels the same way, especially after this conversation that we had!
#6 A Different Kind of Story
I think that 'A Son Returns to the Agony of Samalia' is a very moving article. I believe ther is a very strong message that K'Naan is trying to get across in the article. Although he talks about his past, and gives us brief history on Samalia, i dont really think that he wanted everything to be about him, others from Samalia, and Samalia. I think he was trying to tell people to not take things for granted. Remember where you came from, and loves those who are truely important to you. I think he is trying to say respect others, and be happy with what you have. Not everyone has the same opportunities as we do, and i think K'Naan did a good job at drawing our attention to these facts. I think it is important that people atleast try to make a change, even if only one person benifits from it. I think that this article is a very good aritcle, and that many should take the time to read it, as it gives out more then one important message. I hope everyone realizes that we are blessed to live the lives we are living here in Canada, because we are very fortunate to be Canadian, and have all of the rights and freedom that we have. It is important to keep you chin up, even when things are down in the dumps. Appreciate what you have, and try to help other do the same. I think it is important as leaders that we try to make change, and this article gives us a good look on what we can do. It doesnt have to be a big movement but something that can encourage others that things can start to look brighter. K'naan demonstrates the fact that he cares about others, and how important it is to remember your past, and not take anything for granted. I found this article very inspiring because K'Naann went through so many scary and difficult times, but he never gave up. He risked his safety and life to try and make a change. He inspired me and i believe many others as he truely shows how much he cares, and he doesnt take his life for granted.
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