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Course Reflection

     I signed up because my counselor told me it was a good class to take. I hadn’t looked into the class that much and just agreed to take it. I didn’t have any expectations really, because I just want school to end, but it was a good class. I had fun even though I didn’t try as much as I should have.      My favorite novel was The Art of Racing In the Rain. It was my favorite for one reason, cars. I love cars and this book was about racing. Not only racing on the track, but racing on the track of life as well. I also loved how good of a driver Denny was, it was inspiring and I too want to be as good of a driver as him. I also liked how Enzo was named after the founder of Ferrari, Enzo Ferrari. Also fun fact, there is a racetrack called Fiorano racetrack that was built around Enzo Ferrari’s house.  My favorite project was the infographic only because it was quick and easy. It was also pretty cool to do as well. But mostly because it was easy.  Th...

Ted Talk reflection

  1.       What I knew  Before researching I didn’t know a lot about my topic. The only thing I understood was that college was not the only path to success in life. I had a vague idea on the cons of college like the increasing tuition cost and that degrees aren’t all they set out to be. Other than that, I had very little knowledge remaining regarding the statistics and the data supporting my topic.   2.       Why I selected this  Topic I selected this topic because I will not be attending college like the rest of my classmates. The reason being is that I found something that I really want to do that doesn’t require a college degree or any education at all. That thing is Youtube and I am very excited about starting. I also dislike school very much. I am aware that college is nothing like High school, but I still don’t want to waste 4 years of my life just for an experience I might have to pay for. Doesn’t really ...

VD Review

 Spoiler alert***  Please Ignore Vera Dietz  is a young adult novel by A.S. King that follows the life of high school senior Vera Dietz. The story revolves around Vera's attempts to cope with the death of her ex-best friend, Charlie. Haunted by the secrets of Charlie's troubled life, Vera grapples with the challenges of habits, friendship, and family.  The novel sheds light on the struggles of growing up and the importance of facing difficult truths. As Vera confronts her demons and unravels the mysteries surrounding Charlie, the reader gets to peek into her life as she attempts to get it under control.  The novel skillfully illustrates the characters' tendency to avoid confronting their problems, showcasing the human inclination to ignore issues that demand attention. Vera grapples with the death of her friend Charlie and the negative emotions it stirs within her. The novel does not only show how Vera evades her problems, but how many other characters have...