- What have you learned intellectually about the topics we’ve covered so far? Please refer to at least four readings, videos, or activities that helped you learn this and explain why. What questions do you still have about these topics, and how might you use your Soliya experience to enrich your knowledge?
I learned from the video “Binna Kandola on Diffusing bias” how to differentiate our unconscious and spontaneous thoughts, it made me reflect on how i automatically judge a person in my mind, without focusing on why i thought this specific idea, like the idea of when i saw a rich girl so i automatically thought that of course this does not make her religious, until i was surprised that i was told that she went on an evangelism trip in namibia to preach about god. I did not feel I did anything wrong as it was only in my mind, until we took this lecture and I understood that these are preconceived notions.
I also learned from playing “the empathy toy” that being blindfolded when describing a certain activity is extremely hard and that even though the game is empathy, it made me stand in the shoes of the visually impaired people and be empathetic. It also made me feel grateful, grateful for the blessing of sight that I take for granted daily, but it’s such a huge blessing that I have to thank god daily for it. I also was in awe with how certain people were super smart with describing the game in their own way.
I also loved the video “ Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on The danger of a single story” . I remember how she explained that when we only hear one perspective about something, we don’t see the whole picture.And i was really focused because as i aforementioned i always fall into this trap.So i was encouraged to focus on listening to different stories to understand people better and avoid making unfair judgments. And to be honest it’s been going well.
Also the Game of Syrian Journey, it was the first time that I played games with a certain purpose or lesson rather than just for fun, so it made me feel how other classes can do this too. Especially that you get to choose the actions of the refugees so you get to be in their shoes. I know it’s incomparable, but I just wish that people in my close circle would take this course to see how people outside of the relaxed circle life really is. The choices have changed from what bag, shoes and clothes were getting for summer , to whether I’m going to feed my family or not, am I going to reunite with my family today or not.
References:
1)Binna Kandola on Diffusing bias
2)Empathy Toy
3)Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on The danger of a single story
4)Game: Syrian Journey
2. What have you learned about yourself and the way you view the world so far? What questions do you still have about your own self and how you present yourself to the world? How do you expect your identity to affect your Soliya experience as you interact with people from other cultures? How might you use the Soliya experience to enrich your self-knowledge? (2 points)
To be honest this class is different from every other class, very few classes focus on the intellectual rather than the subject. I’ve always had problems connecting with my “Self”, but after this course, i started finding myself being able to relate more, reflect and understand myself. More like therapy. My counseling tutor always suggests that I release rather than compress, but being a person that cannot share their inner feelings, I would rather joke and hide how I actually feel, which makes it hard for me to dig in and connect with my intellect. This is what I feel would be the hardest thing in Soliya. I would present myself in one way, but I would feel something completely different. It’s more that I don’t like showing my vulnerable and honest side, but rather my fun and sociable side. What I plan to do is to get to know more about other cultures and talk about what we have in common; not only the similarities, but differences can be a unique element to talk about too! i never got the experience to do so; therefore i feel that i’m excited to see how this goes!
3.What have you learned in terms of interactions with other people? What questions do you have about how to become a better “global citizen”? How would you like your Soliya experience to help you learn to be a good “global digital citizen”? How might you use your Soliya experience to enhance your ability to interact with culturally different people? (2 points)
I think one of the best things I learned until now is to focus on not having unconscious thoughts or judgements based on appearance or a single story. I know I’m going to meet several others, so I’m aiming to take care and meet them with an open mind and heart. In the end, my understanding of a good global citizen is to actually make a difference in the world, whether by giving back, or as simple as making someone smile or making their day better. It will be how I carry myself, by being honest and caring, the fruits of these qualities will automatically reflect on me as being a good citizen… I hope it does.
- What do you expect would happen if the issue of Palestine came up in Soliya? What would you like to do if you were able to direct the discussion? What kind of support might you need? (extra point)
To be honest, I am a bit scared for this topic to open, I don’t plan on continuing a conversation where I’m not fully sure of my sources or information. If it does open I don’t mind hearing and learning, but I won’t be an active participant.
Using AI:
Initial Text:
I learned from the video “Binna Kandola on Diffusing bias” how to differentiate our unconscious and spontaneous thoughts, it made me reflect on how i automatically judge a person in my mind, without focusing on why i thought this specific idea, like the idea of when i saw a rich girl so i automatically thought that of course this does not make her religious, until i was surprised that i was told that she went on an evangelism trip in namibia to preach about god. I did not feel I did anything wrong as it was only in my mind, until we took this lecture and I understood that these are preconceived notions.
I also learned from playing “the empathy toy” that being blindfolded when describing a certain activity is extremely hard and that even though the game is empathy, it made me stand in the shoes of the visually impaired people and be empathetic. It also made me feel grateful, grateful for the blessing of sight that I take for granted daily, but it’s such a huge blessing that I have to thank god daily for it. I also was in awe with how certain people were super smart with describing the game in their own way.
I also loved the video “ Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on The danger of a single story” . I remember how she explained that when we only hear one perspective about something, we don’t see the whole picture.And i was really focused because as i aforementioned i always fall into this trap.So i was encouraged to focus on listening to different stories to understand people better and avoid making unfair judgments. And to be honest it’s been going well.
Also the Game of Syrian Journey, it was the first time that I played games with a certain purpose or lesson rather than just for fun, so it made me feel how other classes can do this too. Especially that you get to choose the actions of the refugees so you get to be in their shoes. I know it’s incomparable, but I just wish that people in my close circle would take this course to see how people outside of the relaxed circle life really is. The choices have changed from what bag, shoes and clothes were getting for summer , to whether I’m going to feed my family or not, am I going to reunite with my family today or not.
To be honest this class is different from every other class, very few classes focus on the intellectual rather than the subject. I’ve always had problems connecting with my “Self”, but after this course, i started finding myself being able to relate more, reflect and understand myself. More like therapy. My counseling tutor always suggests that I release rather than compress, but being a person that cannot share their inner feelings, I would rather joke and hide how I actually feel, which makes it hard for me to dig in and connect with my intellect. This is what I feel would be the hardest thing in Soliya. I would present myself in one way, but I would feel something completely different. It’s more that I don’t like showing my vulnerable and honest side, but rather my fun and sociable side. What I plan to do is to get to know more about other cultures and talk about what we have in common; not only the similarities, but differences can be a unique element to talk about too! i never got the experience to do so; therefore i feel that i’m excited to see how this goes!
I think one of the best things I learned until now is to focus on not having unconscious thoughts or judgements based on appearance or a single story. I know I’m going to meet several others, so I’m aiming to take care and meet them with an open mind and heart. In the end, my understanding of a good global citizen is to actually make a difference in the world, whether by giving back, or as simple as making someone smile or making their day better. It will be how I carry myself, by being honest and caring, the fruits of these qualities will automatically reflect on me as being a good citizen… I hope it does.
To be honest, I am a bit scared for this topic to open, I don’t plan on continuing a conversation where I’m not fully sure of my sources or information. If it does open I don’t mind hearing and learning, but I won’t be an active participant.
Ai text:
Prompt: this a reflection on my global studies course please write it as if its written by me in simple words
Reflecting on what I’ve learned recently has been eye-opening for me. I watched a video about diffusing bias, which made me realize how I sometimes judge people based on stereotypes without really thinking about it. For example, I assumed a rich girl wouldn’t be religious until I found out she went on a mission trip. I didn’t realize these were preconceived notions until I learned more about unconscious biases.
Playing the empathy toy was a humbling experience. Being blindfolded and trying to describe things made me appreciate my sight and understand the challenges faced by visually impaired people. It also showed me how differently people can perceive things.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s video on the danger of a single story made me realize the importance of hearing different perspectives. I used to fall into the trap of judging based on one viewpoint, but now I’m trying to listen to diverse stories to understand people better.
The Game of Syrian Journey was a unique experience for me. It made me think about the difficult choices refugees have to make and made me wish more people could experience it to gain empathy and perspective.
This class has been different from others because it focuses on personal growth rather than just academic subjects. It’s helped me connect with myself and understand my feelings better, almost like therapy. I’ve always struggled to share my inner feelings, but I’m hoping to open up more in Soliya and learn about other cultures.
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is to be mindful of my unconscious thoughts and judgments. I’m determined to approach interactions with an open mind and heart, striving to be a good global citizen by making a positive impact, no matter how small.
While I’m excited about this topic, I’m also a bit nervous. I may not always have all the information, but I’m willing to listen and learn. However, I might not always participate actively if I’m unsure of what to say.
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Reflection: To be honest, Ai is excellent in bringing together thoughts as I always have problems in connecting my thoughts; I only use “ Also” which makes my words kind of boring, even though it’s coming from the heart. I feel Ai lacks emotions, it made my reflection super cold; emotionless.
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