There are many current events in this world that affect me and other people. One event that has caught my eye is the Immigration Reform Law in which the law states that people that are undocumented are not allowed to have jobs and even not allowed to have an apartment or living complex rented. Even though I am documented, this bothers me because people that come to the United States to have a better life, are being denied in many ways. What if there's people that are undocumented, that are in a stable situation on their way to success? What will happen to them? That's just not fair in my eyes nor in many more people's eyes.
Many Americans claim that many illegal immigrant are taking their jobs away because they are willing to work for a cheaper wage. Although this can be true in some instances, Immigrants are struggling to have a successful life while people that are documented and get their jobs taken away, have more opportunities that those that are undocumented. I think that for all of this arguing to stop, both sides of the stories need to come to an agreement such as if undocumented people are up for working hard to better their lives and the community and not cause any stir ups such as gang violence, then it would be an easy solve. Its said that many illegal immigrants that cross the borders, are here to help with the guns and drug wars, therefore many Americans want to expel them. If only such violence could stop, everyone would live in a peaceful America in the lands of opportunity.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Blog #2, Classes at Uno and Experience
Coming to UNO, I expected to have very challenging classes at a very fast past. That is exactly what i got. I didn't know what i was getting myself into when i signed up for English class, but now that I'm in that class, i find it very amusing, fun and exhilarating as we are able to talk and discuss VERY openly. College 101 is also a great class. I really enjoy learning the very useful tips that i receive such as how to build a resume. I look forward to doing the other activities that has been assigned to us such as the community service learning.
The study groups are also very cool. We get to review what we have talked about in our class, so far, and then we discuss on how to do our homework and get it done. We also discuss the books and go into group discussions on what we have to do and we help each other. All of the two classes and the study group make me feel like a real college student, i had never had the chance to experience such a fun thing and i really enjoy it. Believe it or not, i think that the shuttle bus rides through the park and being able to walk among other college students on campus is very entertaining. I feel old and grown up. Being able to roam the campus, going into a real college class and having the same privileges as other student is a very neat experience. Sucks that all this will be over in only a couple of weeks.
The study groups are also very cool. We get to review what we have talked about in our class, so far, and then we discuss on how to do our homework and get it done. We also discuss the books and go into group discussions on what we have to do and we help each other. All of the two classes and the study group make me feel like a real college student, i had never had the chance to experience such a fun thing and i really enjoy it. Believe it or not, i think that the shuttle bus rides through the park and being able to walk among other college students on campus is very entertaining. I feel old and grown up. Being able to roam the campus, going into a real college class and having the same privileges as other student is a very neat experience. Sucks that all this will be over in only a couple of weeks.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Blog #1 Residential Life with Summer Scholars
I really didn't know what to expect when i arrived at Scott Residence hall. The RTAs were waiting for us at the table asking us our names as they gave us our keys to the rooms. As i walked down the hallway to my room, i started to see some people here and there. I finally got into my room where I sat down and realized that i would be staying here for a week. The rooms looked very nice, and i had to make it feel like my home so i would feel comfortable. The time came when we had to load the bus and head on a 45 minute trip to Ashland NE, where we would be doing high and low rope courses.
When we arrived, it look like a vast landscape with farms, animals and a random lake in the middle. As we walked in and around the forests, a high rope obstacle course was revealed. We got into our harness and headed up to start our adventure 50 feet in the air. We did so many fun activities there and i had so much fun, i got the chance to feel more comfortable with people that i didn't know. As we headed back to our dorms at the end of the day, i met many more people on the bus ride back.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner were really delicious. I had the chance to meet an RTA, his name was Koua. I could relate to him because he plans on graduating with a medical degree just like me. I did have lots of fun the whole week we spent there, all the activities and games we did were so much fun and we all got a chance to feel comfortable to each other.
When we arrived, it look like a vast landscape with farms, animals and a random lake in the middle. As we walked in and around the forests, a high rope obstacle course was revealed. We got into our harness and headed up to start our adventure 50 feet in the air. We did so many fun activities there and i had so much fun, i got the chance to feel more comfortable with people that i didn't know. As we headed back to our dorms at the end of the day, i met many more people on the bus ride back.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner were really delicious. I had the chance to meet an RTA, his name was Koua. I could relate to him because he plans on graduating with a medical degree just like me. I did have lots of fun the whole week we spent there, all the activities and games we did were so much fun and we all got a chance to feel comfortable to each other.
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