Being one of my very first blog posts, I chose “That's Just Your Opinion” because it reminds me to confront those who disagree with my opinion just because it is an opinion. From many things that I've learned through LA101H, I've acquired to communicate effectively and honestly as a rhetor, by thoroughly planning out the reasons and consequences of my arguments. Thus, although my opinions may be different than that of my opponent's, opinions are always subjected to change and are free to become shaped by our own experiences and beliefs.
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That's Just Your Opinion
As I came to Penn State, one event that I learned and grew to be very proud of was students' tremendous dedication to THON, the largest student run philanthropy in the nation. I have selected this piece to showcase as a sample of the Rhetoric and Civic Life blog along with “That's Just Your Opinion,” because I felt that my experience from THON ensured what I've learned in class. To describe my experience from THON is very difficult and words would not be able to fully capture the lessons that I have gained but one lesson that can be confirmed is how powerful a rhetor could be in kairotic moments. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in kairotic moments such as THON to spread awareness of pediatric cancer.
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THON & Its Perfect Context Living away from home, I’ve experienced changes that naturally come with moving. Although most of my blog posts reflected my bubbly personality as I take on those changes as a challenge, I made sure that it also fully captured my experiences. Thus, I selected this piece to convey the unexpected, unhappy and upsetting event that occurred earlier in the year in Japan as the earthquake took many lives and shook the nation in turmoil. Despite the fact that blogging was mandatory, writing "Pray For Japan" helped me to blow off steam and reassure myself that everything would be okay.
Pray For Japan
