Category: Critical Reflection

For this reflection post, I was asked to read an article by Slade titled “What are the odds? To learn to think critically, Take a Statistics class” by Laura Miller and provide feedback on a few questions. After reading this article, I would say that agree with the author that it would be beneficial to…

This paper seeks to provide a reflection on justice in Plato’s Republic. I will first talk about what the Republic entails, define what justice is, and how the Republic defines justice. Plato’s Republic is a Socratic dialogue that focuses on education, justice, specialization, philosopher-king soul, and truth. Plato’s strategy in the Republic is to explicate…

Freedom is the right to express opinions, think, and act freely without government restraint. The National Archives Foundation website regarding the Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, states; that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or…

Introduction Taking a public speaking class has been an enlightening and transformative experience for me. As an introverted individual, the thought of standing in front of a crowd and delivering a speech used to terrify me. However, throughout the course, I have learned valuable skills and gained confidence that has not only improved my public…

The character Beowulf is like other ancient classical heroes we have covered so far like Achilles in the epic poem “Beowulf”. Not just because of their heroic qualities but for their unheroic qualities and problems. Beowulf in the epic story “Beowulf” is noble and is a man of his word, throughout the epic, he never…

I’ve always been fascinated by the role of a midwife. The ability to remain calm under pressure while making potentially life-changing decisions is admirable and qualities I feel I possess. My excitement to become a midwife is centred around empowering and supporting women in the most important transition of their life. To expand my knowledge…

One tends to describe their pilgrimage to the holy land in a positive light, often as a life-changing experience, during a time of struggle, and often being described as fulfilling. Fast forward to 15-year-old me who is still haunted by the events that occurred before my once pure eyes. While Hindus, among other religious groups…

I believe that the world is your classroom, and it is full of incredible resources. If you choose not to exploit resources offered internationally, you are only robbing yourself of the opportunity for advancement. I am determined to study internationally. I am aware many qualified applicants are set on achieving this goal, but I have…

I studied abroad in Europe this past summer and I noticed many differences between how Europeans live their lives versus how we Americans live ours. One of the major differences was the modes of transportation used to commute. In Europe, walking, biking, and using the metro system are commonly seen, and driving automobiles is the…

“Honor, Huh?” (Coppola 115:56) Kay says to Michael when he sees that the father in the puppet show kills his daughter because his daughter has betrayed her husband and fallen in love with her cousin; when Michael’s old bodyguard tells Michael that Don Tommsino was shot, Kay sighs, “It never ends.” (Coppola 123:26) These two…