Holocaust

I think it was very good that we had the opportunity to listen to a victim of the holocaust. Especially since there are debates of whether this event actually occurred it is important for us, the next generation, to see first hand the effects of the holocaust on the people who lived through it. It was such a terrible event in the history of our world but because it occurred we can now avoid situations like this in our future. She was such an amazing lady and it was a great privilege to be able to listen to her and get input on such a terrible time. She was very patient and answered everyone’s questions, which was very informative. It was an incredible experience and I’m glad I was able to have it.

Diversity

I believe that diversity is something that we all need to work on. Here at apu our level of diversity is somewhat pathetic. I was raised to view people in a way that i dont look at people of color differently than I look at white people. I have friends of many different races and I think that is important because it opens my mind to different cultures and different ways of thinking. I am very glad that we were able to have this discussion because i believe that it is important for everyone to be on the same level. By getting things out in the open we are only helping to situation and by having discussions like this we are growing closer to resolving the problem of racism.

Global Vision Week

Over global vision week i was not able to attend very many of the events because they were mostly during when I had classes. I was planning on attending one of the movie showings but i was not able to because I had preview weekend activities that i was obligated to go to. Even though i was not able to attend any of these activities I have a passion for overseas ministry. I have been the Nairobi, Kenya twice and have found a love and passion for the people who live in the slums there. It is amazing to me how such a little sacrifice on my part can mean so much in the lives of the African people.