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Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the first half of the semester, I’ve learned many things about myself and about CODES. I learned that getting stuff done on time is important and giving myslef the time I need is even more important. I really enjoyed the freedom we get to choose what we get to work on and the amount of creativity that we were able to put into our work. Something I feel I struggled with in the first half of this semester was motivation. I feel that after the first couple weeks, my motivation to do things on time and efficiently faded away and impacted how I was able to develop some of the following skills. However, I do believe that I excelled at being able to creatively and clearly justify my central ideas as well as present my evidence in a way that convinces my audience to listen to what I have to say. I would like to continue developing these skills as well as gain new ones throughout the rest of my first semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coming in on the end of the semester has caused me to look back on everything that has happened. It\u2019s been a rollercoaster of events and emotions but now that I\u2019ve made it to the other side, I can confidently say that everything has helped me to develop as a person and come to terms with many different things. I\u2019m looking forward to the future semesters as I continue my journey at SIUE through CODES.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goal 1 (25%)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on 6b: I will be able to demonstrate sophisticated understanding of the complexity of elements important to members of another culture in relation to history, values, politics, communication styles, economy, or beliefs and practices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In my second Reflection, I analyzed a piece regarding the LGBTQ+ community. Through this, I learned a lot about the transgender part of the community specifically and it helped me to understand more of the struggles them as a community go through as well as the triumphs they have. In the future, I would go more in depth on how the difference between the triumphs and struggles are just as important as the triumphs and struggles themselves. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In my Photo Essay, I focused on the community that the Gardens of SIUE creates. This assignment helped me to develop a new perspective of the beauty that surrounds us. Making the photo essay and getting to be introduced to this different side of campus allowed me to gain more experience when it comes to observing other communities and cultures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In my second Digital Project, I focused on appealing to a different audience than I usually would in my writing. Since my project was surrounding greek and art history and the meaning behind them, I also had to adjust to those topics and presenting them to people who were interested in them. The project gave me the opportunity to get to know more about the subject and the community. (See video clip from 0:59 to 1:33)<\/p>\n<\/div>