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Have you ever had to choose between something you wanted to do and something you needed to do?

Yes, I have had to choose between something I wanted to do and something I needed to do. For example, there was a time when I wanted to hang out with my friends, but I had an important school assignment that I needed to finish. I really wanted to go because I knew I would have fun and did not want to miss out, but I decided to stay home and finish my assignment first. I got my work done but I was unable to spend time with my friends later. Summary: Sometimes we have to put our responsibilities before the things we want to do. Even though it can be disappointing in the moment, making the responsible choice can benefit us in the long run Reflection: This reminds me of Troy because he also had to make choices based on his responsibilities and circumstances. My situation was much smaller, but I understand how difficult it can be to give up something you want because you know you have something more important that needs to be done.

Which learning method do you enjoy the most? Class discussions, worksheet work, or hands-on activities. Select one and tell why.

I enjoy hands-on activities the most because I like being able to actually do something instead of just reading about it. Hands-on activities make lessons more interesting and help me understand and remember the information better.   I prefer hands-on activities because they make learning more engaging and help me understand the material.  I think I learn best when I can interact with what I am learning. Being able to practice something or see it happen makes the information feel more real and easier to remember.

Prompt: Write about an experience when someone assumed something about you because of a stereotype. What was the situation, and what did you do?

One experience I had with stereotypes was when someone assumed that because I am interested in art, I would not be good at science or math. They seemed surprised when I said that biology and chemistry are some of my favorite subjects. Instead of getting upset, I explained that being creative and being interested in science are not opposites. I think art has actually helped me understand science because both require observation, curiosity, and attention to detail.  Someone made an assumption about me based on the stereotype that people who enjoy art are not interested in or good at science. I challenged that assumption by explaining how my interests in art and science can work together.   This experience reminded me that stereotypes can make people see only one part of who someone is. I learned that I should not let other people’s assumptions define me, and that having different interests can be a strength rather than a contradiction.
 3 goals this year My goals this year are to have a good group of people to hangout with, a organized workspace, and a well rounded schedule.