Looking back on this project I would say that I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. My first impression of the project was that it would not be very engaging, but as the observations continued I realized that it really can be. It just depends on how much one is willing to put into it. Overall it taught me several things:
1. Never judge. Just like the saying "Never judge a book by its cover" neither can we judge people based upon their appearance. You never know what other people are going through or what they have been through in their past. I learned not to judge people by their looks because some of the people who dress poorly are some of the most intelligent, funny, and even caring people out there.
2. Observing isn't just about watching. It's about watching and engaging, interacting, and being apart of the community; whether it be solely physical or by just your presence.
3. We all have our different ways of cooping. What might seem weird to us is normal to others. Some turn to shopping while others turn to video gaming and the community of people who engage in that form of entertainment.
4. Being friendly and open is the best way to get to know someone, especially strangers.
I enjoyed this project much more than I did with the previous projects. I liked this one a lot better due to the fact that we as students were able to pick and choose our own topics to write about. It was much more free writing and experimenting than the others. I also liked how we got to work as a group yet can post our own writings and did not have the stress of collaborating everyone's ideas into a flowing paper. Personally I liked the community that we chose. Even though I myself am not a gamer, I find that community fascinating.
-Anneliese Feldner
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