Eva's English Blog

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.

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.