During all my work through the semester and among all the incredible things I have learned since then, I can say "turning to face the stranger" was an amazing experience. Learning how to look at myself and the world with fresh eyes was great learning. Developing critical thinking, organizing ideas, and "learning how to listen" were the biggest strengths I acquired during my course. I can say I did "leave the cave" and learned how to see the world with a billion possibilities and not only limit it to my own experiences. I have accomplished a phase in my life. At least, that is how I feel after being done with a course. But I know this is a temporary feeling. I will keep my path in education. "Education isn't something you can finish." – Isaac Asimov.
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