Being in an – I just learned this term yesterday – inclusive school for my internship is pretty neat. I hadn’t thought about it until it was brought to my attention during a meeting, but the special education students are completely integrated into their classrooms with all of the other kids. A special Ed teacher […]
POWER OF THE PONYTAIL
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I spent the summer working as a counselor in the three year old division of a summer camp. This ended up being the most stressful eight weeks of my life, but also the most enjoyable. Seeing a child’s face light … Continue reading →
NASA ASTRONAUT TOUCHES DOWN AT PLAYTIME!
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Charles Bolden, a former astronaut and the first African American NASA administrator, stopped by D.C. General on June 30 to teach the “next generation of explorers” the basics of being an astronaut. Children in our Playtime, Preteen and Teen programs … Continue reading →
OUR CHILDREN ARE SO MUCH MORE THAN THEIR HOUSING STATUS
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“Ms. Lindsey, catch me! Catch me!” Naila* excitedly mumbled—the three-year-old never quite grasped the concept of volume control, consistently keeping her voice at the smallest decibel no matter her level of enthusiasm. I made a show of running around the … Continue reading →
How I Planned My Trip to England
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Earlier this summer, my mom and I went to England for 6 days. This was the first time I had ever planned a trip, and required a lot more work that I thought it would. For longer trips, I definitely … Continue reading →
What Literacy Means to Me
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A literacy narrative is a work that describes a person’s process of learning not only to read and write, but of learning to interpret the meanings of certain pieces of writing. To me, literacy has more value than being able to read a passage or write a sentence. Literacy means understanding the deeper meaning in […]
Intro: To what extent can literature and first person narratives be used as a source for gaining insight into the role of women in Islam?
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First person narratives can be both helpful and somewhat complex in understanding women and gender in Islam. Without them, we would not be able to hear Muslim women’s voices with regard to their own religion and lifestyles. Because outside perspectives may simply be based on observance, we aren’t able to fully understand the thoughts of […]
No, you actually can’t make that U-turn
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I live on the side of a small hill, and the road going into campus from my house is all downhill. I get a very intense amount of acceleration for about a tenth to two-tenths of a mile before the road goes uphill again and I actually have to start pedaling. I usually don’t encounter […]
What do you even do with an English degree?
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Ah, the age old question. As an English major at a university known for its science and mathematics programs, if I received a nickel for every time I was asked this, I wouldn’t even need my degree because I’d have enough money … Continue reading →
“Oh, so you’re an English major?”
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My fellow English majors, you know what I mean by this question. It seems that no matter what college you go to, even if it’s centered around the Liberal Arts, English seems to be the major that everyone can agree “won’t pay well” or “won’t get employers to hire you”. And that’s where I step in […]
Figuring It All Out
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Everyone says that being in your 20’s is the best and most exciting time of your life. Full of new experiences and new people that all comes in a rush. And they’re right. But what they don’t mention is the amount of utter confusion you feel trying to navigate the pitfalls of new adulthood. Realizing […]
I got a bike!
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I’ve recently acquired a mountain bike for riding around campus. The main reason I was looking into a bike was because I’ve moved into a new house this year, and as a result of not quite knowing travel times to various locations around campus, I have become chronically late. I had thought about getting a […]