4.1 When I finally left home I realized how closed off I was to the rest of the world around me. With little diversity and culture represented in my Massachusetts home; it was a bit of a culture shock arriving in New York City. Here; different cultures are represented, various opinions are presented, and social norms are rejected. With this refreshing outlook on life, I believe it is necessary to get outside of your comfort zone and become aware of your surroundings.
Back in my home town of Marshfield, I felt completely closed off to the rest of the world. My town was made up of little diversity and culture. Everyone, including myself, was quite ignorant to the rest of society. We were in a metaphorical bubble-- too caught up in our own lives …show more content…
I recently went home to visit, and I was able to truly see the difference in the way people think. Individuals back home are so much more close minded and unwilling to take into consideration the attitudes of others. I love that I now am able to hear different perspectives and opinions as it allows me to make my own decisions and determine a set of beliefs and morals. It’s so important to be involved in the issues surrounding me even if I don’t directly suffer from them. I can be a small step to change in the issues that are hurting so many. I understand the importance of educating people to open the eyes of the world. If we were all to look outside our won situations once in a while we could help those who need it most. I hope many people from my graduating class are experiencing this realization in their college careers. With greater knowledge and education about the world, we can be the ones to make a difference. I’m so thankful for the opportunity I had to leave my hometown and experience a different taste of life. I no longer feel as though I’m stuck in a bubble with people who can’t accept the world outside of themselves. As Dan Brown said, “To live in a world without becoming aware of the meaning, is like wondering about in a great library without touching the
Back in my home town of Marshfield, I felt completely closed off to the rest of the world. My town was made up of little diversity and culture. Everyone, including myself, was quite ignorant to the rest of society. We were in a metaphorical bubble-- too caught up in our own lives …show more content…
I recently went home to visit, and I was able to truly see the difference in the way people think. Individuals back home are so much more close minded and unwilling to take into consideration the attitudes of others. I love that I now am able to hear different perspectives and opinions as it allows me to make my own decisions and determine a set of beliefs and morals. It’s so important to be involved in the issues surrounding me even if I don’t directly suffer from them. I can be a small step to change in the issues that are hurting so many. I understand the importance of educating people to open the eyes of the world. If we were all to look outside our won situations once in a while we could help those who need it most. I hope many people from my graduating class are experiencing this realization in their college careers. With greater knowledge and education about the world, we can be the ones to make a difference. I’m so thankful for the opportunity I had to leave my hometown and experience a different taste of life. I no longer feel as though I’m stuck in a bubble with people who can’t accept the world outside of themselves. As Dan Brown said, “To live in a world without becoming aware of the meaning, is like wondering about in a great library without touching the