Connection. At the retreat at the Martin Johnson house, I developed connections with my surroundings, people, and memories I had forgotten.
Through “finding the other person in the pair” game, I was able to meet new LCSers. I found that many of my classmates are similar by interests, hometown, and major. Our common backgrounds and viewpoints sparked long conversations throughout lunch.
As Dr. Lewis and Dr. Bussell revealed the positive impact of transportation oriented development, I thought of my hometown of Roseville, CA a suburb where transportation is seriously needed for the thousands who reside there. Hearing that one third of seniors need money, I contemplated about my grandma, a senior who was fortunate to rely on her sons’ incomes. What would become of her if her sons did not provide money?
When the class played the simple board game that revealed the complexities of life. As each event – fortunate and unfortunate- was read aloud, I found myself relating to similar events I have experienced. As someone who would be considered possessing a neutral to disadvantaged background, I realized how the same struggle affects each individual differently depending on their socioeconomic status and race and gender. As I was the first to choose the “car accident that resulted in death” card, the value of life became further cemented.
When Dr. Benish asked us to create a memoir from a photo, I chose a photo that I had forgotten about. It was me at my first day at UCSD. Recollection of the event brought a flood of emotions. I was proud I had made it to such a great school from humble beginnings, yet I was scared of leaving home and the unknown future.
Finally, as our class enjoyed the ocean scenery on a small hike near the Scripps Pier, I felt myself connecting with the environment. As I stopped to take a deep breath of the fresh ocean air, I appreciated the surrounding nature. I saw into the future that as an elderly person, I desire to reside near the ocean.
Through “finding the other person in the pair” game, I was able to meet new LCSers. I found that many of my classmates are similar by interests, hometown, and major. Our common backgrounds and viewpoints sparked long conversations throughout lunch.
As Dr. Lewis and Dr. Bussell revealed the positive impact of transportation oriented development, I thought of my hometown of Roseville, CA a suburb where transportation is seriously needed for the thousands who reside there. Hearing that one third of seniors need money, I contemplated about my grandma, a senior who was fortunate to rely on her sons’ incomes. What would become of her if her sons did not provide money?
When the class played the simple board game that revealed the complexities of life. As each event – fortunate and unfortunate- was read aloud, I found myself relating to similar events I have experienced. As someone who would be considered possessing a neutral to disadvantaged background, I realized how the same struggle affects each individual differently depending on their socioeconomic status and race and gender. As I was the first to choose the “car accident that resulted in death” card, the value of life became further cemented.
When Dr. Benish asked us to create a memoir from a photo, I chose a photo that I had forgotten about. It was me at my first day at UCSD. Recollection of the event brought a flood of emotions. I was proud I had made it to such a great school from humble beginnings, yet I was scared of leaving home and the unknown future.
Finally, as our class enjoyed the ocean scenery on a small hike near the Scripps Pier, I felt myself connecting with the environment. As I stopped to take a deep breath of the fresh ocean air, I appreciated the surrounding nature. I saw into the future that as an elderly person, I desire to reside near the ocean.