Apres' Quiz

1. What did you like about this course?
Basically, I liked everything about this course. It has thought me many things about life. I initially thought that it was boring, but as it progressed, I found it interesting. I hope to take more courses like these.

2. What did you like the least about this course? (other than the teacher)
There was nothing I disliked about the course.

3. What would you change to make it better?
The course itself is already good. I would do nothing as there's nothing to do to make it better.

Lifestyle

1. Define Lifestyle
To me, lifestyle is the way people live, the activities that they normally do. Basically, it is about a person's life. Their thoughts are what shape their lifestyle.

2. Do you want a better lifestyle than you have now, when you are independent from your parents?
Right now, my lifestyle is pretty good. and I like it a lot. I'm actually living a comfortable life and my needs and most of my wants are meet. I would like my lifestyle to improve when I'm independent from my parents. Although most of my needs and wants are met, the lifestyle that I desire is different from the one I currently have right now due to age restrictions, education and many other factors. When I grow up, my lifestyle will continue to improve until I have my desired lifestyle. After all, Rome wasn't built in a day.

3. Do you think you can provide yourself a lifestyle as good as you have now?
In my opinion, I am able a provide myself with a lifestyle that is even better than my current one. That is when get older and more mature. Right now, I am dependent on my parents for education, clothing, shelter and so on.

4. How much do you cost your parents every month?
I probably cost my parents hundreds of dollars every month. The exact amount is unknown. There are too many variables to calculate.

5. How is your Post Secondary School going to be paid for?
From the way I look at things, I'm probably going to have to pay majority of the fees with a little or no support from my parents. I would develop a plan with parents in order to progress, but I will most likely be the person who pays for almost everything.

Required earnings: $33100

Lifestyle: $$19860/ year

Taxes: $13240/ year

STIs

1. Virus/ Bacteria

2. Curable or not

3. How do you get it

4. 3 symptoms Men and Women


Chlamydia
1. Bacteria
2. Curable with antibiotics (usually 1 dose)
3. Can be passed through having unprotected oral, anal or vaginal sex
4. Men: - Itching of the penis
- Pain while urinating
- Discharge of from penis Women: - Burning while urinating
- Vaginal discharge or a change in normal discharge
- Abdominal or lower back pain

HIV
1. Virus
2. Incurable
3. Transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids such as vaginal secretions, semen, pre- semen, breast milk and blood
4. HIV infection may not be suspected unless:
- Symptoms fail to go away with time
- Other possible causes have been disqualified
- The person is at a higher risk of HIV infection because of past sexual behavior or injection
drug use (often going back many years)
- The person is diagnosed with "opportunistic" illness, which is an illness that points to a
weakened immune system

HPV
1. Virus
2. Incurable but vaccine is available
3. Transmitted through skin- to- skin contact with the penis, scrotum, vagina, vulva, or anus of an infected person
4. Symptoms: - Itching or burning sensation and occasional minor bleeding as a result of anal sex or bowel movement
- The cauliflower- like growths are unsightly and embarrassment and associated
high incidence of of depression sexual dysfunction and disruptions to long- term
relationships

Gonorrhea
1. Bacteria
2. Curable with antibiotics
3. Transmitted through unprotected oral, anal, and vaginal sex with an infected person. It can also be spread from an infected mother to her baby during birth.
4. Symptoms: No symptoms

Herpes
1. Virus
2. Incurable
3. Transmitted through skin- to- skin contact with an infected area, typically through anal, oral and vaginal sex. In rare cases, herpes infection can be spread from a mother to child during birth.
4. Symptoms: - Itchiness of genitals
- Small blisters in the vagina or on the vulva or the cervix; on or around the penis or testicles; on or around the anus, or on the thighs or buttocks
- Tender lumps on the groin (especially at the time of the first episode)
- The first episode may be accompanied by fever or headaches
- Blisters often leave painful sores. These may dry up, leaving scabbing, which may fall off.
- Painful urinating
- A slight tingling or burning may be sign that active outbreak is coming

Hepatitis B
1. Virus
2. Incurable but vaccine is available
3. Transmitted through anal, oral or vaginal sex with an infected partner. May be spread form an infected mother to her child during birth. It can also be passed along blood- to- blood contact such as sharing needles for drug us, or by sharing personal items like razors or toothbrushes that have come into contact with infected blood.
4. Symptoms: No symptoms

Contraception

% Effectiveness
Pros
Cons
STI protection

Condom
- % Effectiveness: 97% effectiveness
- Pros: 97% effective, protection against most STIs if used consistently and correctly. Condoms are the only contraception that can prevent STIs
Cons: Lack of sensitivity, slipping off during sex, rough handling causing condom to break, people being allergic to latex
STI protection: Yes

Oral Contraceptive
- % Effectiveness: 99.9% effective with a 3% failure rate
- Pros: Regulates the menstrual cycle, reduces menstrual flow, reduces acne, protects against certain caners and completely reversible
Cons: Doesn't protect against STIs, may cause side effects such as irregular bleeding, breast tenderness, weight gain, headaches and nausea.
STI protection: No

Vasectomy
- % Effectiveness: Pregnancy rate following vasectomy is 0- 2.2%
- Pros: Most effective method of contraception controlled by a guy. It is easy, permanent, and relives women of contraceptive burdens
- Cons: Swelling after surgery, men coming to regret his decision as reversal doesn't always work
STI protection: No

Spermicide
- % Effectiveness: Failure rate of spermicide used alone is between 6% (perfect use) and 21% (typical use)
- Pros: Protection against pregnancy, bacterial infections and pelvic inflammatory disease. Protection against certain STIs
- Cons: Messy, effective for only 1 hour, irritate entrance of virgina or tip of penis. Use of spermicide can increase HIV transmission. Failure rate of spermicide failure used alone is 6% (perfect use) and 21% (typical use). Allergic to some of the ingredients in spermicides.
STI protection: Yes, protection against certain STIs such as chlamydia

Withdrawal
- % Effectiveness: 19% failure rate
- Pros: Put it simply, withdrawal is better than nothing
- Cons: May be pre- cum, requires lost of self- control and practice and difficult to get timing right. Failure rate of 19%. No protection against STIs
STI Protection: No protection

IUD
- % Effectiveness: 99% effectiveness
- Pros: 5 years of contraception, no negative impacts on future fertility, 99% effective, lower rate of ectopic pregnancy than women who do not use any birth control.
- Cons: Does not protect against STIs, (women)- periods getting heavier or more crampy. Insertion of IUD may cause irregular bleeding or spotting, perforating the uterus, infection, or expulsion.
STI protection: No protection

Depo Provera
- % Effectiveness: 99.7% effectiveness in preventing pregnancy
- Pros: 4 times a year, reversible, positive side- effects and decreases risk of of endometrial
- Cons: Loss of bone density, no protection against STIs or HIV and negative side effects such as irregular bleeding, weight gain, and headaches.
STI protection: No protection

Day After
- % Effectiveness: 99% effectiveness
- Pros: 99% of women avoid unwanted pregnancy
- Cons: Negative side effects such as nausea or vomiting
STI protection: No protection

Does it make sense?

1. How is it legal age of consent contrary to our societies belief?

The legal age of consent is 14 years- old. It is contrary to our societies belief in a way that the legal age is too low. Immaturity always plays a part in this. Although people mature fast, their maturity has yet to reach the stage in which they are able to fully think for themselves. We children have always depended on our parents for our wants and needs. Different parents have different opinions. It doesn't mean that once you become a teenager means you've reached the stage where you can fully think for yourself. The society has always thought that. My parents, for example, think that the appropriate legal age of consent should be 16. The society is more towards the liberal side as it is more and more exposed to the world. The world, along with the people are changing. After all, people can't stay the same, can they?

2. Considering the required ages to participate in the previous rights of passage, is it reasonable for the age of consent to be 14 why or why not?

In my opinion, I think that the current legal age of consent is too low. I think it should be 18. That is my opinion. Teens, 14 years of age, I think, aren't fully mature. I myself have seen some 14 year- olds do some stupid things. Some of them even act like idiots. Their inability to comprehend the meaning of the word mature has lead others to believe that they are nothing but a bunch of 5 year olds. The impression that others have is important as they can tell, by the way you act, how mature a person is. Think about it. A 14 year- old teenager is grade 9. They don't have enough education and experience to live in reality, let alone survive in it. I'm not implying that all 14 year- olds are like that. Based on statistics, most can tell that there is a fair amount of immaturity in the public. The legal age of consent should be changed in a way that the teenagers are mature before they do anything. How would you feel if your child was 14 years- old and had sex with someone you didn't know and got pregnant? Yes, it would be shocking. What is your opinion on this?

3. Should this even be a legal issue or should it be just a moral issue?

From my point of view, I think that it should be a moral issue. Even if it is a legal issue, I doubt that everybody would follow. Is this s minor law? If it is, I think that the government won't pay much attention to it. Once you cross the the line, there is absolutely no way that you can turn back. In addition, people cross the line all the time. To them, the law is no big deal. They still do it, regardless of the consequences. Why? The answer to that question varies depending on the person. Some things are still based on assumptions. This means that not everything is right. What has just been said kind of contradicts what I have said about people crossing the line all the time. We don't know, do we? The reason for it being a moral issue is about people having integrity. Will they fall in defeat, or celebrate in triumph? The guilt that is experienced causes an impact that is significant that can affect the judgement and thinking of the person. That is enough to deter them from doing something stupid. Unless the person is mature, he or she would most likely do something stupid. After all, things are not what they seem. What are your thoughts on this matter?

4. With consideration of 3 main purpose of sex and the legal ages for the other rights of passage, create a set of 6 rules to follow before sex can be engaged in.

- Test for STI's before sex (if positive, bad idea) (negative, giddy up)
- 6 months after test (STI's) before having sex
- Abstinence from sex until marriage
- Both participants know the negative and positive impacts protected and unprotected sex can have
- Communication fosters trust
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5. From what age should these rules be applied?

In my opinion, I think the age that these rules should be applied is 18 year- old. (Refer to previous answers for details)

Tenage Pregnancy- A Female Perspective

1. What would you do if you were pregnant?
I would be shocked and tell my family and the father of the child. I would not abort the child and give birth to it and try my best to raise the child with or without the father's help.

2. Would you tell the baby's father? Why or why not?
Yes, I would tell the baby's father. The reason for this is because he has the right to know as it is his child as well. He has to take responsibility and raise the child as well.

3. How would having a child affect your life?
It would totally devastate my life as I am not ready for this tremendous responsibility. In addition, I have not completed my education, thus no proper job. Besides, I am still young and immature. If I was mature, this would not have happened in the first place. I would try to lead a normal life while taking care of the child.

4. How would you feel about giving your child up for adoption?
I would feel bad as the child will never know its true parents. That is unless I come and get when I am ready or he or she tries to find and me and succeed. I would give it to a responsible family member or close friend who is willing and able to support the child.

5. How would you feel about keeping your baby and raising it?
I would keep the baby only if I had support from either my friends, family or the baby's father. I would depend on others for help. If it is beyond my ability to take care of the baby, I would give it up for adoption, or give it someone else who is able to raise it.


6. Would you marry the baby's father?
I would marry the baby's father, only if he agrees to help raise the child. After all, he too, has to bear the responsibility of raising the child as he was the one who made me give birth to the child. Lastly, communication fosters trusts. We would be communicating much and therefore, fostering trust between the both of us.


7. How would your parents feel if you were pregnant?
They would feel both disappointed and shocked. This proves to them that I am still immature and unable to take care of myself, as far as sex is concern.

8. How would your friends feel about you if you were pregnant?
My friends would feel sorry for me. On the other hand, I think they would support me. After all, I'm their friend.


9. Would you want to keep seeing the baby's father?
Yes, I would want to keep seeing the baby's father. The reason for that is the fact that I'm going to need his help to raise the child. He also has a great responsibility. Besides, his help would make a difference in the upbringing of the child. How would the child feel if he or she didn't have a father?

Teen Pregnancy- A Male Perspective

1. How would you feel if your girlfriend were pregnant?
I would say that I'll be shocked. I am not ready for this responsibility. Besides, I am not finished with my education yet and I could not support them even I tried. I would take it in strike and hope for the best.

2. What do you think you and she should do?
In my opinion, I think we should try our best to raise the children and hope for the best. We should look for support among friends and family and try to lead normal lives, lives that were the same before the birth of the child.

3. How would having a child affect your life?
Having a child would drastically affect my life. Life would be quite hectic. I would try my best to support those whom I love. My top priority would be my family and my education. When I have finished my education, I can get a proper job and better support them.

4. How would you feel giving up your child for adoption?
I would feel bad for he child as it would never get to know its true parents. That is true, unless I come back to the orphanage and get it back. I would instead give it to my parents, the child's grandparents to take care of until I can take care of it myself.

5. How would you feel about keeping the baby and raising it?
I would only be able to take care of it for awhile. After that, I would give it to my parents to let them raise it until I get a job that can support my family. Until them, I would be concentrating on my education and getting a job.

6. Would you marry your girlfriend?
Until I finish my education, I would just maintain the same relationship that I had before. I would marry her when I am able to support my future family.

7. How would your parents feel if they knew your girlfriend was pregnant?
they would be both shocked and disappointed seeing that I put my girlfriend instead of my education. Both they and I know that education comes first, before relationships as without proper education, one cannot get a proper job and I would not be able to support my family.

8. How would your friends feel about you if they knew that your girlfriend was pregnant?
In my opinion, my friends would congratulate me and go all the way to help and support me. I know my friends. They won't let me down. Besides, a friend in need is a friend indeed.

9. Would you want to keep seeing your girlfriend?
Yes, I would want to keep seeing my girlfriend. She is the mother of the children she gave birth to. We would make plans for the the betterment of out children. Besides, both of us would be a disgrace to our family by separating. This is what mainly causes a relationship to strain and even fail.

TOC2

1. Discuss how your opinions have changed about prostitution from Friday's presentation?


My opinions about prostitution didn't and will never change from Friday's presentation. Prostitution is a disgusting practice. It is the act of engaging in sexual intercourse in exchange for money, drugs, favors etc.
I always thought it was a way of getting fast money or drugs but it turns out it is also done as an act of desperation. Most of the time, it is linked to drugs. Addiction, drug debt, its all part of prostitution and drugs. If we don't take action, these things will never end.


2. What will you do to protect you and your friends from recruitment?


There are things that can be done in order to protect ourselves. The main way is through education. We learn about it and take measures to prevent it from happening to us. It also teaches us more about the subject, even things that we don't even know. By knowing these extra information, we can further protect ourselves from the evil that lies in wait for us. Another way is through real life expereinces. These experience, told by others who have experienced it. This creates a rather huge impact on the society as it teaches us more. The more we know, the more protection we have, the better it is.

Dopey Solution To A Drug Problem

1. Do you agree or disagree with the idea of providing free heroin to junkies to decrease the amount of HIV infection?

In my opinion, I disagree with providing free heroin to junkies. I think that it is an absolutely ridiculous idea. Each person has a different answer. Libby Davies's notion of providing free heroin is seen from her perspective. This is her point of view. Based on the article, she did not think about the consequences that accompany the problem. Other factors must be taken into consideration if the government is to hand out "free heroin". The magnitude of this situation can be devastating. Don't we have detox centers? Don't we have counselors? And besides, heroin does not go well with HIV. The combination of those two can throw the junkies into an even worse condition. If this happens, we won't be seeing more junkies. We'll seeing more deaths. The death rate would indefinitely increase. Lastly, it was the junkies' choice. They did it and they knew the consequences. Now, they have to pay for it. They are an example to how drugs can destroy and eventually kill you. What is your opinion?

2. The article states the "junkies cost society $300 million per year in property crime alone". Will handing out free heroin decrease the cost to society? Explain your position.

In fact, property crimes by junkies cost the society over $300 million yearly. Based on the recent study done for the government of the Netherlands, as many as 50% of the junkies were already committing offenses prior to their addiction to drugs. Even if a junkie were to get a "free shot", the need for more will drive them to dealers and they would struggle to the get the money and crime rates would still remain the same. The state that the junkie is in can also drive them to commit crimes. In fact, the cost to society will increase even highest. The influence of others and drugs itself is the cause of all of this. What do you think?

3. Should doctors be allowed to distribute free heroin? What problem could arise from this?

Doctors should not be allowed to distribute free heroin. Multiple problems will arise from this. Questions such as "would we entrust doctors to keep it in there offices", "you think break- ins are high know" will be asked. Answers to these question cannot guarantee anything. Even if the answers are right, the possibility of something bad happening is extremely high. Problems such as trust, break- ins will be high as long as doctors have the drug in their possession. They may even be attacked by junkies, or cornered by them. They may even be killed. They will be one of the highest priorities. Is this what we truly want? Can this solve our problem? Can anyone guarantee nothing will happen? It is questions like these that prevent destruction from occurring. What about you?

4. Is there an age you believe this "free dope" policy should start at? Why?

I think that this "free dope" policy shouldn't start at all. The answer to this question is already answered in the previous questions. The impact it would cause on society itself is already devastating. The greed and unsatisfiable desires of mankind it what is causing this evil to invade our society and pollute the inner world. Our work, our future is no more if this continues. This is the ultimate, the requiem. The world that we know will eventually vanish.

*5. Leo Knight asks, "How will we define who is an addict?" He fears people will just be looking for free drugs. List some suggestions to help control who receives the drugs.

One way to find out whether a person qualitifes for the "free shot" would be through a blood test. Other ways would include other tests, indentification and clarification.

6. Comment on Leo Knight's article. Is he making solid points? Do you agree with what he is saying? Do you have any input?

I fully agree with Leo Knight. To all "druggies", Leo knight is not insinuating that drug is good. What he is trying to say is that giving "free shots" would not solve the problem of drug addicts and substance abuse. He is not encouraging drug, simply the opposite of it. His rationale is right and I see no reason to oppose it. The world is on the verge of another World War III. We don't need more problems. Just like he said, should we be supplying junkies a portion of their habit? If people listened to this, crime rates, drugs, all the negatives would decrease. Read this and tell me your opinion.

Deadly Drug, New Victims

1. Where was Samantha Rolls from and how old was she?

Samantha Roll is 17- years- old and she is from Milton, Ont., 1 hour west of Toronto.

2. Why did Samantha come to Vancouver?

She came to Vancouver as she wanted to see more of the world.

3. What sort of activities did Samantha participate growing up?

As she was growing up, she participated in horse- ridding, ballet, jazz and piano. She always got bored and eventually moved on.

4. Explain what happened to Sam in February 2, 1996

As she was growing up, she participated in horse- ridding, ballet, jazz and piano. She always got bored and eventually moved on.

5. How many British Colombians died from illicit drug overdose in 1996?

310 British Colombians died from illicit drug overdose in 1996.

6. Heroin has gone from 10% to what % in recent years?

Heroin has gone from 10% to 90% in recent years.

7. How did James Babstock get caught up in heroin use?

After watching 2 fellow skateboarders get high on heroin, his curiosity got the better of him and he started smoking. The state of mind that was induced by heroin drove him on and eventually, he was addicted to heroin.

8. How much did Jame's heroin habit cost him within a month?

Within a month, the cost of his heroin habit had gone from $20 to $100.


9. How old was Jane Wilson in this story?

Jane Wilson was 16- years- old in this story.

10. What tactic did Jane use to get money from her mother?
In order to support her addiction to heroin, she trick her mother into giving her money by saying that she owed money to her boyfriend, a drug dealer.

11. Where did Jane's parents have to take her to get help?

They had to take her to a facility in the United States known as the Narcotics Anonymous, where she spent a month recovering. Jane has supportive friends, attends Narcotics Anonymous regularly and sees a counselor at an addiction center.

12. How old was Aaron in this story?

Aaron was 15- years- old in this story.

13. Who introduced Aaron to heroin?

Curiosity got the better of Aaron. Two 17- year- olds introduced Aaron to heroin. They were smoking heroin and Aaron wanted to try it. The boys passed the pipe and Aaron took a few drags and eventually, he got addicted to heroin.

14. Where did Aaron draw the line with his heroin use?

He drew the line with his heroin use by not injecting the the heroin like the junkies downtown.

15. Did Aaron hold that line?

No, he did not hold that line. In fact, he went over the line. He soon found out that smoking heroin wasn't getting him as high as it used to. He was told that he'd get the sensation back if he injected, thus crossing the line and starting injecting himself with heroin.

16. How did Aaron support his habit?

In order to support his drug use, Aaron routinely stole money from his mother.

*17. Where did Aaron hit rock bottom?

Bias

• Your data suggest a moderate automatic preference for Straight People compared to Gay People.
• Your data suggest a slight association of Male with Career and Female with Family compared to Female with Career and Male with Family.
• Your data suggest no automatic preference for light skin compared to dark skin people
• Your data suggest little to no automatic preference between Fat People and Thin People.

1. Is the analysis right or wrong? Why do you think so?

Based on the results, I would say that the analysis were mostly correct. I answered to be best of my abilities without taking anything into consideration. This means that I did not act based on my feelings but based on the instructions that were given, thus an fairly accurate analysis. If I had did the tests based on my feelings, my results would have been different. In addition, there is no right or wrong answer. The results of the analysis is based on you, what kind of state that you were in when you did the test.

2. Where do you fall in the of analysis?

Based on the results, I usually fall into the category of either slightly preferring one more than the other or preferring both sides equally. By this, it means that I am usually neutral when it comes to preferences. I don't usually takes side as to prevent conflicts from happening. An example would be the fact that my vote in an election is the last vote and it would determine who becomes the president. I would not vote as conflict would occur. I would instead come to some sort of agreement with all candidates. This is why majority of my results fall into the neutral zone. This is how I think. What about you?

3. Is it possible you have biases which you are not aware of it?

I'm afraid that's not possible. All my life, I have lived knowing about my preferences and my dislikes, although I did consider whether I had any unknown biases. I may develop biases in the future, but for now, I do know what I like and dislike. What is your opinion on this?

Wellness

1. What does Stereotypes tell us about the group being stereotyped?

Basically, they tell us about how different people are being excluded and hurt through stereotyping. They have qualities that others take and shape them into something negative. That is how and why others view them negatively and exclude them from the group. This is a reason why our world is falling apart. They negative impact that it makes on the person can lead to disastrous result that can affect their lives, even destroy it! Why does this happen? It is a question that can only be answered by yourself.

2. Provide examples of how bias and stereotypes affect your behavior towards others?

An example would be Asians are dumb and stupid. It is things that like that destroy the lives the people. How does this affect our behavior? It is a slow process. It slowly wrecks us, destroy us from the inside. We lose confidence and power. We cannot control the anger that continues to spill out of us. In the end, it develops into hatred and we destroy the lives that destroyed ours. This revenge on others is what satisfies us. This continues and there is no end to it. Eventually, we would either kill or be killed. This circle of pain will never end as long as bias and stereotypes exist.

3. Provide examples how you have been subject to bias and stereotypes.

Examples includes:

- Asians are dumb
- Asians can't drive
- Asians are good at Math
- All Asians wear glasses

These are only some of the many stereotypes and bias. What about you? What are your thoughts on this?

GAB and Other Stuff

1. What was the topic of yesterdays presentation. Explain!

Although, the first topic of the presentation was about homosexuality, the main topic of the presentation was about the tolerance of others regardless of their differences. It was about accepting people for who they were, not what they were. It is the inside that matters, not the outside. The differences are what separates the people in this world. Only a few people stand in the way of the destruction of the world through this discrimination of others.

2. What did you think of yesterday's guest speaker and topic?

In my opinion, I thought the presentation was great. I learnt many things. I learnt about the importance of accepting different people and the impact that it would cause if there was nobody accepted those who were different. Why do we discriminate these people? Why does this people? The chaos that these things have unleashed is the the one of the main reason our world is collapsing. When World War III ends, it is not who wins, it is what is left. The guest speaker made valid points, points that ensure the survival of our race. Each of us are special in our own way. We must learn to accept others and it is through that we live and survive in this world.

3. Did yesterday's guest speaker change the way you though about people who are different from you?

Even before the guest speaker came, the way I thought about them was the way I should have thought about them. I always accepted people regardless of who and what they were. Other than accepting them, I never though anything else about them. The very world we live in is what binds people together. The urge to move on and improve our world is the reason why we learn about each other and bond. We must learn to accept for the continuing for world peaceful world. Ask yourselves these questions and perhaps you would would understand.

Wellness

Physical: 56.00
Sexuality: 100.00
Nutrition: 100.00
Emotional: 100.00
Self Care: 76.00
Intellectual: 72.00
Safety: 100.00
Occupational: 92.00
Environment: 68.00
Spirituality: 100.00

1. Prior to this exercise, have you ever thought about your "wellness"?

Yes, I have thought about my wellness. I have always felt that my wellness was an important part of life. In fact, it makes up my life. If I didn't have "wellness", it would be like I am without a limb. It comprises of physical, social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, vocational, and environmental health.

2. Which are your area(s) of greatest wellness and why do you think this is so?

My areas of greatest wellness are sexuality, nutrition, emotional, safety and spirituality. The main reason why I excel in these areas of wellness is because of education. Without education, my wellness in all these areas would be extremely low. I was educated in all these areas, thus awareness in the various areas of wellness.

3. Which is your area(s) of poorest level of wellness? Why do you think this is the case?

My poorest levels of wellness are the physical and environment health. The reason why this had happened was because my negligence and unwillingness to participate and make an effort to change. Had I had made an effort, this wouldn't have happened at all. This has affected me greatly. My physical health, in my opinion, is deteriorating. In addition, my unwillingness to get myself involved with the environment has caused my score to drop. I should pay more attention to these areas of wellness in order to improve myself, my life.

4. What do you think you would need to do to make your results ideal?

In order to make these result more ideal, I should put in more effort and pay more attention to those that need major improvement. In addition, I should also be more actively involved in more physical activities and helping the environment to improve the living conditions of our life. The neglection of these sections of wellness has cost me greatly. If I don't do something soon, I would eventually die. This is enough motivation for me to change the way I do things.

Interview Questions

1. How would you describe yourself?

I would describe myself as a hardworking and cooperative worker. You can be sure that whatever work I do is top quality. You will not be disappointed. I can assure that.

2. What specific goals, have you established for your life?

I have established multiple goals for my life. One of those goals is being a scientist majoring in genetics engineering and cryogenics. Another goal is being more sociable and expanding my network of contacts. These are only a few of the many goals I had.

3. Please describe the ideal job for you following graduation.

I have multiple ideal jobs following graduation. One job would be the assistant of a professor in a university. Another would be a military official. A third job would be a lawyer. All these jobs differ from each other. I would gain valuable experience and eventually find something that I would want to do.

4. How do you determine or evaluate success? Give me an example of one of your successful accomplishments?

I measure success by the results of my work. I see if my work reached my expectation. If it has each my expectation, it means that I have succeeded. I set high expectations, possibly even higher than you do. I am not boasting but based on your company, I feel that it is the right thing to say. One successful accomplishment would be the fact that I graduated with an honors with distinction.

5. What has been your most rewarding accomplishment?

My most rewarding accomplishment has been graduating in the top of my class and honors with distinction.
6. Are you more energized working with data and collaborating with other individuals?

I am a flexible person. I can work with both data and other individuals. Working with individuals can enrich you. You can share your opinions with them and they may have the same notion. Others may have conflicting ideas and you can benefit from them by learning from them. People need data to work. Without data, how can one hope to accomplish anything just by using theory and guesses? The combination of both data and people can be a powerful tool. That is why I feel more energized working with both data and other individuals. .

7. How would you describe yourself in terms of your ability to work as a member of a team?

For me, I find it easy to cooperate with others as I know that we are all working towards the same goal. If a conflict arises, I would be the mediator of the conflict and try to calm both sides down. Many find me a cooperative person with a calm and cool attitude. That is why I find it easy to work in a team.

8. What motivates you to put forth your best effort?

The completion of the job, as well as the satisfaction that I receive is what motivates me to put forth my best effort. Anything less means that the work that I have submitted is sub- standard.

9. Describe what you've accomplished toward a recent goal for yourself.

A recent goal that I have accomplished is expanding my network of contacts. I have gone to various places and talked to people. I get their contact information and add it to my growing list of contacts. They are people whom I can depend on if I need them. With their assurance in mind, I know that I can trust them.

10. Can you describe your long- range goals and and objectives?

One of my long- range goal is becoming a scientist majoring in genetic engineering and cryogenics. Another is having a family and friends whom I can depend on if I need them. These are only a few of the many that I have. I consider them to be the highest priority in my life. We all can dream. It is achieving the dream that matters.

11. What can you see yourself doing in 10 years?

In 10 years, I see myself studying for a Master's degree in genetics engineering. In addition, I see myself working as an assistant for a cryogenics professor.

12. How would you evaluate your ability to deal with conflict?

I would say that I am capable of dealing with conflicts easily. I often act as a mediator between 2 conflicting sides. The conflicts are usually solved ASAP without any form of "physical contact". If I was on 1 side of the conflict, I would try my best to avoid the worst situation and come to an agreement.

13. Tell me about a major problem you recently handled. Were you successful in resolving it?

I recently solved a problem between 2 of my friends. For some reason, when I stumbled upon them, there were almost going to fight each other. I intervened and asked them the reason for the conflict. After that, I requested that each party meet at a location and and acted as a mediator. I set up a list of terms and they both signed it, this ending the conflict.

14. Would you say that you can easily deal with high- pressure situations?

Yes, I am able to deal with high- pressure situation due to the calm and cool attitude and I always maintain. During a situation like these, I tend to calm everybody down and remind them of the situation at hand as some of them often panic and lose control. I am the kind of the person who takes thing calmly.

15. What quality or attribute do you feel will most contribute to your career success?

The quality I feel will most contribute to my career success is the fact that I am persistence. I am a persistence person. I never take "no" for an answer. Many simply think that I am stubborn, but I know that it is persistence. Without persistence, I would not made it this far. I do not intend to give up now.

16. What personal weakness has caused you the greatest difficulty in school or on the job?

The personal weakness that has caused the greatest difficulty in school or the job is the fact that I am not discipline. I am unable to organize my time well enough. The inability to plan my time properly has result in reduced level of performance in school. If I don't rectify the problem, it would aggravate and eventually lead to a disastrous end.

17. Describe the characteristics of a successful manager.

A successful manager would be a person who has excellent leadership qualities and able to plan his time well. He or she would also be a well- rounded and flexible person. He or she would be a person who can adapt fast and well into a new environment without any problems.

18. Tell me what you know about our company?

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19. Why do you seek a position in this company?

The reason why I seek a position in this company is because I want to gain valuable work experience in a healthy and high- pressure working environment.

20. Which is more important to you, the job itself or your salary?

The job itself is more important to me.

21. Describe the most significant or creative presentation that you have had to complete.

The most significant presentation that I have had to complete was the Science Fair.

22. Tell me about a time when you had gone above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done.

This happens almost all the time, mainly doing my homework. I would always do extra, just in case, to complete the job. Sometimes, although I have finished the job, I feel that I should do some more. This always lead to high marks and so on. Besides, doing extra isn't always a bad thing is it?

23. Give an example of how you applied knowledge from previous coursework to a project in another class.

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24. Describe a situation where others you were working on a project disagreed with your ideas. What did you do?

There was 1 situation when this happened. My classmates and I were doing a Science project when one of them contradictated me as I was explaining my plan. It turned out that she had a conflicting notion. I just backed off and let it pass. I did not want it to evolve into a full- scale argument.

25. What are your standards of success in school? What have you done to meet these standards?

My standards of success in school is extremely high. Iaccept nothing but the best. The best is being at the top of my class and straight "A"'s. This proves that I have put forth my best effort. Basically, I have abided by the rules and put forth my best effort in doing what needs to be done. Without them, I would not have achieved this success.

Brockovich

1. In the interview scene what are some of the blunders Brockovich makes?

I noticed that Brockovich makes multiple blunders during her interview for a job. Some of the blunders includes irrelevant information unrelated to the job, her interest in other areas, specifically, the inability to tell the different between geography and geology. In addition, the sharing of personal information proved to be a negative for her in the situation where she though it would help her. Lastly, she was just plain harsh and rude. She must have through a tough life for her manners and language was downright bad. She might have gotten the job if her attitude was different.


2. What are the roadblocks to gainful employment that Brockovich makes?


Based on her interview, one can see that she has multiple roadblocks to gainful employment. One of the roadblocks was her kids. Her husband must have divorced from her and thus, she has to work and support her kids on her own. She loves them a lot and she would freak out if something happened to them. Another roadblock is her inability to cooperate with people. It is hard for her to cooperate with others because of her life. She has led a tough life and is still leading one. During work, she has problems working with others due to her language, attitude and her unorthodox way to doing things. Unlike others, she does not abide by the rules and chooses to do whatever she wants. Although that's the case, she usually gets the job done. these are only a few of the roadblocks to gainful employment that she makes. Watch the movie and post your thoughts!


3. Discuss the importance of creating a life situation for yourself which allows you to follow a career path of your choosing.

When selecting a career, a person has to give it a lot of thought. In life, there are some things that you are forced to do. Some of them is forced due to the fact that they are beneficial to you and some are forced due to the current circumstances. Everyone has a choice. In this case, it is a matter of selecting a career path of your choosing. Sometimes, you are being forced to take a career that is not of your choosing and most often, you quit and pursue your interests. It all depends on the situation at hand. By following a career path of your choosing, you are doing something that you enjoy doing. The affinity for that particular thing is what enables you to do the job best. By doing something that you hate or do not enjoy, you can never be the best at it. It is important as it determines your future. You alone would have to deal with whatever that comes in your way along with the career. The reason why you do the job is because you enjoy it. Everyone has something that he or she enjoys doing. Eventually, that something will be career or the future of the person's life. How do you feel? What are your thoughts on this?

3. Why was Brockovich successful?

It turn out that she managed to win the case against PG&E. This success was due to several factors. One reason was the emotional attachment she had with her clients. She felt that pain that they were feeling. Due to this, she was motivated to help the unfortunate souls that were suffering. In addition, the people were depending on her. If she had lost the case, the people would have been severely disappointed and word of their loss would have spread. Her determination was another factor. She was determined to win the case and would she have given out, she would have lost the case. The third reason was because of her kids. Her children depend on her for guidance and support. Her husband also depend on her. With many depending on her, it would be both sad and depressing if she had failed. She had sacrifice much in order for this to happen. It all hinges on whether she wins the case or not. The whole situation was both fragile and delicate. Somehow, against all odds she managed to win. The world needs people like these to shape it. What is your opinion on this? Please, post your thoughts.

Trade

If you want to do, or were forced to do a trade, which one would it be and why?

If I was forced to do a trade, I would be a an Automatic Transmission Service Technician. The reason for this choice is the fact that it is related to physics and I am interest in it. It sounds interesting and fun. Learning is part of everyday life. It does not stop even after graduation. This job is new and I would be able to learn something. An Automatic Transmission Service Technician is a person who removes, completely disassembles, checks, replaces worn and broken parts, overhauls completely any automotive transmission and able to diagnose any road probelms. They have multiple responsibilities and I am willing to shoulder those responsibilites. Besides, it can teach me many new things that I can one day apply to other things. What is your opinion on this?

High 5!

This article outlines the 5 messages that lead to dreams, ambitions and visions being fulfilled. Each of us have ambitions that we all like to see fulfilled. In order for that to happen, steps have to be taken. These 5 messages will ensure the success of your career. The first of the 5 messages in following your heart. It all starts with this. The dreams that you have can lead to your understanding the truth about yourself and what you truly desire. In addition, they can be a motivator in shaping a meaningful and purposeful career. The second is accessing your allies. We have many allies in this world. There are people always watching out for you. Everyone needs help once in a while. They can offer many things, wisdom, choices and so on. Even if you don't have a network of contracts, you can always build one. You just have to broaden your circle, your horizon. The third message is a meaningful one. Remember that change is constant. Following your heart does not mean locking in on a narrow set of possibilities that is unchangeable. As time goes by, you'll change, your goals will changes, and even your career landscape! Be prepared to change: welcome it! The forth message is about education. It is about how learning is lifelong. It doesn't stop when you graduate. Technology is constantly advancing, so are work practices that are constantly changing. every new skill mastered opens up fresh opportunities to explore. When you think that learning is a lifelong activity, there's no end to what's possible. Lastly, the fifth message focuses on the concentration of your journey. Although finding the work you love and building the life you love are goals, they are constant occupations: your life's true work. If they are goals that are achieved and done with, they would be meaningless. Enjoy the process of pursuing them, and appreciate all the discoveries you make along the way. All this leads to the success of your career, and ultimately, your life.

Tomorrow's Hot Jobs

1. Are any of the jobs mentioned in the article of interest to you? (Why?)

None of the jobs mentioned in the article were not of interest to to. My strengths do not lie in any of those areas. Furthermore, my interests lie in other places. In addition, the salary of these jobs does not seem enough to support my needs. Boomers of these jobs will be retiring as the generation after them retires. The gap created would be time where the younger generation come in and take over the job of the older generation. Lastly, the negatives of the jobs mentioned is far greater than the positives that they offer.

2. How is the employment boom mentioned in the article good for you?

The employment boom that is mentioned in the article is good for me and the other younger generation. The article states that by the time the boomers retire is the time when the generation after them retires. That is the time when we, the younger generation take over the positions that the older generations once held. The gap that is created is that time. When this happens, skills, services, goods, positions and so on are in high demand. These positions are taken and filled in by the young generation (us), which results in the older generation retiring. That is why the employment boom mentioned in the article is positive for us.

3. How could the boom be a bad thing?

Although the boom could be positive for us, it can also be negative in certain ways. We may get jobs but there would be a side effect. One of the biggest structural changes in business in recent years has been the flattening of corporate hierarchy. This flattening of corporate hierarchy decrease the opportunity for people to advance higher up the ladder to higher positions in the company. In addition, due to funds for education, you may be forced to take up jobs that you do not like. By doing something that you don't like, you would not be able to do your best and may, in rare instances, be fired from job. In addition, if you don't have the skills or the expertise, you may not even get the job. Lastly, most of the article is based on statistics, which is sometimes inaccurate. Acting based on misinformation can prove disastrous. The jobs mentioned in this article are only a few of the many that are in the world. Try to take advantage of the employment boom when it occurs and you will eventually find something!

Important: All the answers are realted to each other. Read along the lines to find out!

If you don't have a specific career goal, what type of occupations interests you?

If I did not have a specific career goal, other occupations that I might consider were a doctor (GP) and an architect. Personally, I find these occupations both fascinating and exciting. Excelling in both Science and Math, combined with my desire to help the world, being a doctor was an ideal occupation. This was my second choice. My last choice was being an architect. I was interested in the layout of buildings and great structures that were built centuries ago that my affinity for architecture develop to the point where I selected courses associated with architecture and spent a lot of time reading and marvelling at different structures and buildings. These are just multiple ideas that I have generated after a few years of studying and slowly learning more about myself. The decisions don't have to be made instantly. They are meant to be thought over and decided. Just relax and think it over. You will eventually find the answer you seek.

What are your career goals?

Naturally, I have many career goals. The first career I had in mind is a scientist that specializes in genetics engineering and biology. I think that science and Math mix well together, so chemistry and physics included. I had always wanted to be a scientist. The person who inspired me to be a scientist was Albert Einstein. His contributions changed the entire world. Many others were also part of it. Leonardo Da Vinci was another who inspired me to become a scientist. Right now, my strengths lie in Math, Science and Social Studies. That may change in the future. Although I may think that I am going to be a scientist when i grow up, that is not guaranteed. People change as they grow up. The same goes for their interests. Being good at something and having an affinity for it is a totally different matter. You may like it but do poorly in it. You may hate it, but excel in it. People discover what they are good at as they venture deeper and and grow up. By venture deeper, I mean trying out different things and the result of it. Never give up and eventually, you will find something that you enjoy doing.

Secrets of Grade A Students

1. List all the "secrets" of academic success you can find in this selection.

• Aspiration
• Persistence
• Role models (Best students have parents who respond to their curiosity, nourish and support things the kids are interested in, and open up their world)
• Learning from mistakes
• Discipline
• Willingness to air ideas
• Incorporation of learning into everyday life
• Broad fund of knowledge
• Motivation, performance and self- esteem

2. Do the academic goals you have set out for yourself, contain or reflect any of the "secrets" of academic success mentioned in this selection. If so explain how. If not how could you change your goals to incorporate the "secrets" mentioned?

The academic goals that I have set out for myself contain all of the "secrets" of academic success mentioned. Aspiration is one that has been incorporated into my goals. Well, I aspire to do well in my academics, knowing that it would lead me somewhere in the future. Education has been an important element in my life. Without education, my future of being a scientist is a mere dream, fantasy, that can never be achieved. Persistence is another. I persist and strive. I never take no for an answer. Many may view this as stubbornness, but it is persistence. In academics, if I feel and know that an answer is incorrect, I would argue and argue until the answer has been accept and proven correct. My parents play a huge part in my life. They are a role model for me. Without them, I would have reached this far. They nourished, supported and brought me up. Their pressence in my life was required and I love them a lot. When it comes to learning from mistakes, it is a negative. I always make the same mistakes, no matter how hard I try. Sometimes I succeed whereas I fail most of the time. I realize that my best wasn't good enough. Therefore, I try harder and is rewarded with results that prove most satifying. Discipline is a big one. Without discipline, one can never achieve one's goal. Academics wise, discipline plays a big part in academic success. To succeed, dscipline is needed. In my case, I have good discipline, handing up my work on time, working efficiently etc. This would ensure academic success. When it comes to airing of ideas or opinion, I would always be the first one giving my opinion. In academics, when you air your opinion, there is someone bound to have conflicting ideas. This creates debates and discussions. Both sides hear each other and it is benificial. Each side can learn from one another. It results in an increase of knowledge. In addition, it is a good way to learn more about people and their way of thinking. In my opinion, incorporation of ideas is form of education that is free from the strict and inflexible learning style that is applied in classrooms (certain classrooms). Ideas, both simple and complex can be applied into everyday life. Sometimes, when something is too complicated to be explained, it can be applied to something else which much simplier, but still having the same idea. Having a broad fund of knowledge is important and helpful in certain situations. When applied to academics, it can prove very useful. It is handy to know something that others do not. You can do many things just having knowledge. If your friend or teacher needs to clarify something that they don't know but you do, you can prove a valuable asset. In addition, the knowledge gained is sonething that people cannot wrench from you. It stays with you until the grave. Lastly, the three things that are important when it comes to education, motivation, performance and self- esteem. For example, I am motivated to become a scientist. By having and sustaining motivation, I am sure to to reach that goal. It also applies to short term goals. Without motivation, one can never hope to accomplish what he or she set out to do. Performance is another. Your performance level in everything you do, including academics reflects the amount of effort that is put into it. Motivaiton affects performance in a way that it can either lower or increase your performance level. When your performance level is low, it indicates that you have either a low level of motivation or low self- esteem. Self- esteem is the final one. Without self- esteem, how can one succeed? As stated above, self- esteem can affect your motivation and performance level. It is a powerful asset when it is as its highest and a weapon that kills you at its lowest. All the "secrets" to academic success have been explained. Please, give me your opinion on this.

Personality Tests: Back With a Vengeance

1. As if school were not enough, once your get out into the real world chances are you will be subjected to a test to get a job. What is your opinion of this practice by employers? Is this reasonable, fair, scary...?

Ans: In my opinion, I think that it is an absolute waste of resources and time. When taking the test, people may give answers that they think are the best, meaning that they would pick all the best, positive answers that they think will get them the job. This test is only a way to get to know the person better, only if the person answers truthfully. His or her true colours will not show, in this case, until he or she gets the job. After all, nobody can live a life where everything is false. If his or her attitude in work in negative, you would know that he did not answer truthfully on the personality test. Lastly, before going for the test or job interview, people may research and try to find answers that will get them into the workforce. Again, it is a total waste of time and resources.

2. Why is it reasonable or perhaps even wise to subject/ introduce you to the type of testing you may encounter in the real world?

Ans: It would be an advantage that would prove useful when you take the test in the real world. In my opinion, it is a kind of preparation for you before taking the actual test. You would know what the test consists of so that you can prepare for it. It is more of a psychology thing. If you think the test is worthless, then it is worthless. If you think the test is beneficial, then it would be beneficial. It is all up to you.

3. Even if these test you have taken sound nothing like how you believe yourself to be, how can they be useful?

Ans: These test are not a 100% accurate. They are designed to give you a rough idea of how you are like. Besides, the results of the test may be a hidden power in you that you have yet to unlock. Like I said, they give you a brief description of yourself in that particular area. You will be able to learn more about yourself, qualities that you did not even know that existed within you. If the results of the test are negative, you can review it and improve yourself based on it. Each and every test taken is a learning opportunity. It is all beneficial, regardless of whether they are true or untrue about you.

Touching The Void

1. What types of goals are involved with climbing this mountain?

Ans: There are various goals associated with climbing this mountain. There is the goal of reaching the peak and descending safely back down. In addition, there is also the goal of surviving and the prevention of injury.

2. What type of goals are involved in Joe's descent?

Ans: The level of goals involved in Joe's descent were much higher than the goals associated with climbing the mountain. One goal would be the survival of Joe as he descends the mountain. Another goal might be the injury to Joe as he makes his descent. He already has a broken leg and does not need to add another injury to his growing list of injuries. A third goal might be finding Simon, Richard and reaching safety as soon as possible.

3. Would you cut the rope? Why or why not?

Ans: If it were up to me, I would have cut the rope. There are many reasons for this choice. Many may think that I am just trying to save my own skin and I do not contradict them. Yes, I would cut the rope to save myself. This is only partially true. I would then find help and attempt a rescue mission. I would not abandon my friend to die. In addition, It is better to have one person living than two people dying. Even if you did cut the rope just to save yourself, your friend would want you to continue living and live life to the fullest. I would have done everything in my power to try and save my friend. Lastly, my friend depends on me and I do not intend to disappoint him.

4. Look at the statements made by Joe below. What truth about life does each one hold? Feel free to use scenarios to help explain your answers.

Significant statements made by Joe which can be associated with Life (paraphrased)

"What I had to deal/face with was so big I could not deal with it"

Ans: This is similar to the metaphor "don't bite off more than you can chew". It is slightly different from the metaphor in a way that the person did not "bite" but was forced to deal with it. In life, we sometimes come across situations that are beyond our ability. Situations like these are sometimes inevitable. We have to maintain composed attitude and deal with it head on. You just have do your best and hope for the best.

"I had to keep making decisions whether they were right or wrong"

Ans: This is a tough one. There are many paths in life. Similarly, there are multiple choices that we have to make throughout our lives. There are events that require us to make choices and others that do not. In order for us to continue on with our lives, we have to keep on making decisions regardless of whether they are right or wrong. Take the scenario when Joe was hanging over the cliff for example. Simon had to make a decision, to cut or not to cut the rope. Each option was both wrong and right. If he did not make a decision, both of them would have died. This means that a person has to keep on making decisions even if the decision is wrong.


"I was so scared of going deeper but I had to do something"


Ans: When people are trapped in someplace in which they are unable to escape or break out from, they feel afraid. Suddenly, a new path is found! Everybody is shocked and afraid. No one dares to go deeper until sometime later. In situations like these, people have no choice but to venture deeper in hope of seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Although people may be scared, they will be forced to do something. They are not forced by others but by themselves. Situations like these are also inevitable. When it comes down to doing something, there is only one thing to do, do it!


"I couldn't blindly hope things would get better"

Ans: In my opinion, I think it is a case of false hope. This phrase means that the person was putting hope into something that was not going to happen, unrealistic. That something was the situation that the person was in. He could not just randomly hope thing would get better. In life, if we were to put hope in someone or hope, we should know what we are hoping for.

5. Why is climbing a mountain used as a metaphor for life?

Ans: Climbing a mountain is often used as a metaphor for life. In life, there are multiple positives and negatives. Similar to life, a mountain has many crevasses, cliffs and whatnot. These represent the various negatives in life that we have to either endure or overcome. In addition, it also strengthens us and prepares us for what the unknown ahead. The positives, on the other hand, are the polar opposites of the negatives. They can also strengthen us. Some of them are even considered as a lucky break, similar to climbing a mountain. Life has many paths, just as mountains having different paths. Each level of the mountain represents each level in your life. The moment you reach the peak of the mountain is the moment you reach the pinnacle of your life. Live life meaningfully as you only have one.

6. Even the best laid educational or career plans can come to a disastrous end. What do you have to do to ensure your career plans, don't die on the mountain of life?

Ans: One thing thing that can be done is to have a contingency plan in case your plans fail. This may or may not affect your overall plan but it ensures that your plan has not reached its end yet. It is a backup that can be applied ASAP if your main plan suddenly crashes. Even better, the contingency plan can lead to an even greater result than your initial plan. In addition, your plan, contingency and original, are all created by you and you have all in your head. If your plan suddenly deviates from your original end, you still have all the blueprints in your head. Still, it is best that your plan does not come to a disastrous end no matter what.

Goals

Areas In Life You Use Goals

• Education: Graduate from a university with a PHD in genetic engineering and biology
• Career: Become a scientist (Specializing in cryogenics and genetics engineering)
• Finances: Live simple; spend frugally and prudently (Enough for my needs/ my family's needs with a little extra)
• Relationship: Maintain a strong friend- relationship with my friends (Be more sociable)
• Sport: Take up some outdoor sports (Badminton and mountain biking)
• Health: Exercise daily and stay fit and heathly

HIGH SCHOOL IS A "WASTE OF TIME," U.S. EDUCATOR SAYS

1. Do you think grade 10 is an appropriate grade for students to finish secondary school and move on into post- secondary school, vocational training, and the working world? Choose one of the three options (post- secondary, vocational trainig, working world) and explain your answer.

Ans: In my opinion, I think that it would an inadvisable course of action to take and go out into the working world after grade 10. This means that I think grade 10 is a inapropriate grade for students to finish secondary school. The purpose of secondary school is simple, preparing a person for the working world, for society. There are multiple courses in grade 10 and many more in grade 11 and 12. As you get closer to graduation, the courses that are offered are the same level and expectations when you come out to society and start working. When applying for a job in a company, you have to meet the criteria. One of the criteria is having some knowledge in the job. Currently, each course in each grade is a base, a foundation for the next level of the course. By the end of grade 12, you would have the knowledge required to meet the criteria. That is why grade 10 is an inappropriate grade for students to finish secondary school and move on into the working world.



2. Do you agree with Mr. Botsteins statement, "I'm not advocating interrupting education, but a mature 16- year old needs to have role models who are 20, 25, even 18 in the same class." Would it make a difference for 16 year olds to have "role models" in the same classes?

Ans: For the 16 years olds, it would make a difference. If the role models were the same age as the students, it would not make any difference. The difference in age between the student and the "role model" is significant. This difference affects the 16 year old as he or she may feel awkward around the "role model". In addition, the difference in age also implies that both individual's way of thinking is different. They may even have conflicting ideas. Even if 16 year olds are mature, they are still capable of falling under the influence of others. These "role models" can influence the 16 year old, thus controlling the individual (in a way). If this occurs, Mr. Botstein would be doing the complete opposite of what he said.

3. Do you agree or disagree with what Alan says about kids not doing well due to lack of motivation, and that they have done poorly for a while? Explain your answer.

Ans: I fully agree with what Alan King says. The reason why kids do not do well in their studies and other activities is the fact that they lack motivation. They also have done poorly for a while. The reason why they lack motivation must be due to events that have affected them greatly that caused their performance level to decrease. It all starts with an event, something. Secondly, that event affects the person until the person starts to do poorly in everything he or she does. Thirdly, the person is takes the event seriously until he or she loses motivation and their performance decreases even more.

4. What kinds of jobs will be waiting for 16 year olds entering the workforce according to Alan King? What kinds of job do you think should be available to 16 year olds?

Ans: According to Alan King, the jobs that will be waiting for 16 year olds entering the workforce are an array of jobs that are fast- food jobs, low- paid jobs and that are short term, designed for part- time workers in transition. If it were up to me, the jobs that would be available to 16 year olds would be jobs like helping out at a construction site, doing some basic accountant work etc. These jobs would be designed to prepare the 16 year olds for higher level jobs that demand a higher level of responsibility and creativity etc. These jobs would form the base for the higher level of the same job. This is the kind of job I think should be available to 16 year olds entering the workforce.

5. Give your overall impression of the issue being discussed. Is this a relevant topic to be discussed by students of this course?

Ans: This is a relevant topic to be discussed by the students of this course. Majority of the students of this are either 16 or approaching 16 already. They should know what is going on and they should have a say in it. It is things like these that keep the world going, debates, protests, education, negotiation and so on. I personally think that it would be benificial to us.

Success

1. How do you define success now?
Ans: To me, success is all about how you live your life. A person has only one life. He or she must live life to the fullest for it to be a success. Being successful does not mean you have to succeed in life. you just have to live life meaniingfully to be successful.

2. How do you define it in your adult life?
Ans: In my adult life, success is merely a form of reward for all the hard work and efforts that have been put into your work. The time where you reach the pinnacle of your career is the time when success has been reqrded to you. Even so, you must live your life meaningfully.

3. How do you measure your successes?
Ans: Success, in my opinion, cannot be measured. You can only feel it. By achieving something that you like to do is already success. The satisfaction that one receives is success.

4. With consideration of our discussion about the secrets to success, in which area are you the strongest and in which area are you the weakest?
Ans: I am strong in all three areas leading to success. I am an ambitious person. I want to go to places, meet new people and so on. Unlike others, I want to do something with my life. I have many goals in life. Meeting those goals and the satusfaction one receives is both a reward and motivation for me pursuing the goals. I am not trying to be boastful, but I have a special aptitude for Math. I love and excel in the subject. Equations, formulas also prove intriguing and fun. I find that combining elements of both Science and Math can lead to even more fun. The three subjects that I excel in are Math, Science and Social Studies. Attitude wise, I have the drive to keep on going. I believe in myself and that has helped me everytime. I know that I can do it. That is why I know I will succeed in life.


5. Is there anything else you think should be considered as a "secret" to success?
Ans: There are many secrets when it comes to success. One, in my opinion, is the most important is focus. A person has to focus in what he or she is doing in order to do it good. The finished product is the reflection of the effort the person has put into his or her work. It also shows whether the person was focused when he or she was doing the work. Without focus, success to them is nothing but a dream, a fantasy.

6. What would you consider a personal success in the following areas during your grade 10 year?
Ans:

School : - Straight "A" in all subjects
- Honor roll (Distinction)
- Responsible (Ability to plan my time)

Family/ Friends: - Friends (Dependable and loyal)
- Slowly detach from my family

Personal Health/ Sports: - Multiple sports
- Good hygenie
- Being fit and healthy