I think blogging is a great way for us to get to know eachother. Because it's new for most of us, it may be hard to open up at first and get a clear sense of what kind of person we each are. Sometimes I realize that when I'm in a class, I really don't know my classmates. One of the biggest problems with Stevenson having so many students is that we tend to stick to a group where we feel comfortable and don't reach out to get to know anyone. I think that blogging can help change that. We can post our opinions on certain topics and get to know eachother, in general, and on a deeper level than we normally would.
I also think that when you're in a class, your classmates tend to stereotype you. We see eachother and judge eachother based on that persons friends, the clubs their involved in, sports, etc. Although these can be right at times, many times we are just labeling eachother without knowing whether or not its true. Blogging can help us see through those labels and maybe find someone that has similar opinions or interests as ourselves.
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I hope you are right. That was my intent. If students can personalize their posts it will really help us all not only understand how sociology applies to our lives, but also help us understand each other. I hope everyone will use the blog in a way that facilitates that.
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