It’s week 5, meaning we are halfway done with the quarter! I recently completed my Oral History project with my grandpa, and we had a great time working on this together. As I reflect on my interactions with my EP I realize how lucky I am to grow up in such a privileged environment. Although it was hard trying to find time to meet with my EP in a different time zone, it was worth the wait. Prior to this weekend, I knew very little about his past;t however, this project allowed me to trace back to my roots and understand life better. My grandpa has been my idol since my childhood, and his drive to succeed is what motivates me in my life. This project gave me the opportunity to zoom into his life from when he was a child to the peak of his career as a college principal. I started to realize that he’s the product of his value systems but, more importantly, a series of opportunities he tagged along the way. Our class has weekly discussions about the assigned readings and the main takeaways. Essentially what guided our conversation were the questions we individually created during our reading reflections. We then split up into breakout rooms and are assigned different questions to talk about. In my latest breakout room, I remember we had an insightful conversation about healthy relationships and how to maintain them. This is ultimately based upon love languages, individual values, and the willingness to receive and give help. This conversation allowed me to reflect on my relationship with my elder family members. Especially since my grandparents would also offer me support with anything, I needed like food, clothes, and many other gifts. A lot of what they’ve done for me inspires how I practice healthy relationships with my peers as well.
Adriana De La Torre
3/6/2022 05:37:44 pm
Hi Tanmayi,
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Tanmayi AmanchiTanmayi Amanchi is a Human Development major with a minor in General Archives
March 2022
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