Sunday, November 17, 2013

Blog 10


Discuss your 1:1 with Alyssa and Adrian. Discuss your LEAD class and the LEAD Program. What would you change? What have you enjoyed?

I had my one-on-one interview with Adrian in the Lead Lounge. It was pretty casual and I was comfortable talking with him about my experience with my classes, the LEAD program, and my social life.

First, I told him that I was doing well in all of my classes, but I have some room for improvement. For example, I could definitely study more. This would help for long-term remembrance of all of the information taught in class. Also, I could stop procrastinating on my homework and other assignments. This semester, I have procrastinated on many assignments, which is something that I would love to stop by the spring semester.

Next, we talked about how I liked participating in the LEAD program. I told him that I really liked it so far. I’ve made a lot of friends and enjoyed hanging out and studying in the LEAD Lounge. Furthermore, I was selected to be Selection’s assistant director alongside Naureen, who is the actual director. As assistant director, I help Naureen run meetings, mediate group members, and plan events.

Lastly, Adrian and I talked about my social life here in Orlando. I told him that I’ve had a great time making new friends and going out and socializing! I’ve participated in many events hosted by UCF, which have been amazing!

Something that I would change about the LEAD program would be that a lot more people were involved in the events in the LEAD Lounge. For example, whenever I go into the lounge, I see a lot of the same faces. I would like for the other students, who are not as involved in LEAD to become involved so that we could all get to know them!

Something that I have enjoyed would be just the overall atmosphere of LEAD and the amazing staff. I have met many positive leaders through this program and am happy that I joined it!Discuss your 1:1 with Alyssa and Adrian. Discuss your LEAD class and the LEAD Program. What would you change? What have you enjoyed?Discuss your 1:1 with Alyssa and Adrian. Discuss your LEAD class and the LEAD Program. What would you change? What have you enjoyed?Discuss your 1:1 with Alyssa and Adrian. Discuss your LEAD class and the LEAD Program. What would you change? What have you enjoyed?

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Blog 9


Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlVBg7_08n0 “Same Love” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Respond: How is social change represented in pop culture?

 

            Social change is represented in many mediums in society, especially pop culture. Pop culture is a very impactful thing on our society, because so much focus is put on entertainment, music, movies, and so much more. Concerning “Same Love” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, this music video shows a boy overcoming being gay and how he commits to living his life as a free individual. This video serves as a public service announcement to people all around the world that just because a person is gay, they should be able to live a normal life without others judging them. Furthermore, this music video is attempting to create social change through a popular artist and song that it reaches more people.

            Social change is represented in pop culture because celebrities who are passionate about certain issues will use their status as a way to create change in society. They may make official public service announcements, represent an organization, or speak at events in favor of their organization. Society is influenced greatly by pop culture celebrities because that is what interests most people, and who they are most persuaded by.
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