The process of sharing our project began after my group and I created a Facebook page to discuss the theme of our project. It was hard to think of a theme. After spending many hours researching articles we finally decided on the theme of education. In the following weeks we did our blog posts, went to the Club Fair, and made the blog site. Finally presentation day arrived and we presented our project individually by taking turns.

The experience was awkward and confusing at first. We didn’t really communicate until the blog post assignment, which was posted three weeks before the project. However, as time passed we got to know each other better and felt more comfortable discussing the project.

After presenting, I learned that I need to improve my presentation skills. I didn’t have eye contact with all of the audience and could have used hand gestures to make my presentations more effective.

I enjoyed watching my peers present. The presentations were funny and interesting at the same time. My peers did a great job presenting. They were effective at picking interesting topics and showcased new information to me.

The overall experience was delightful. I was interest in every presentation. The topics my peers had chosen were appealing and open my eyes to things which I never knew about.

From my peers presentations I learned about many interesting things. I learned more about the rivalry between Facebook and Twitter. Additionally, I learned about the process of making a marshmallow. Overall, the presentations developed my interest into new topics which I may research about in the future.

While many girls in the United States have the right to receive an education, girls in third world countries such as Afghanistan are threaten and murdered if they chose to go to school. In the article ” Girls Who Risk Their Lives for Education” by Gordon Brown from the New York Times, girls put their lives on the line by attending school. Bombings and shootings occur often in all girls schools, however these girls are standing up for their rights and unafraid of the Taliban’s threats. As Kaint Riaz, one of the girls shot on a school bus last October says the Taliban, “can’t stop us from going to school. I want to study. I am not afraid”(Brown 1). This issue has caught attentions of many other countries. Recently the United Nations has discussed legislations and reforms to help these girl get an education. It’s still surprising to learn that many countries in Asia and Africa haven’t granted certain women’s rights.

The article “Schooling Ourselves in an Unequal America” by Rebecca Strauss, compares America’s educational system to other developed countries’ educational systems. Considered once the leading system in the world, American’s educational system is now on a decline. As the gap between the rich and poor is increasing, the gap between the education they’re receiving is as well. The wealthier Americans are receiving a far better education than the middle class and poor. Due to the fact, America is spending more money on the wealthier students, while other countries are favoring the middle class students and poorer students instead. Hence, American college dropout rates are higher, when compared to other countries’ dropout rates. At the same time, preschool enrollment rates for other countries are higher than America’s preschool enrollment rates. Money is the major reason many poor students drop out of college, as they aren’t ready for higher education. In the end, they rather work and earn money to support their families, than to invest in an education.

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To begin, the first picture I have chosen is something I am really passionate about, which is basketball. I have been playing basketball ever since I was young and, still today have the same amount of enthusiasm for it as when I was a child. If it wasn’t for school, I would play basketball every day. The second picture represents something a math enthusiast would only understand. Math is something I take pleasure in performing and don’t mind doing for the rest of my life. The third picture exhibits a program I use almost daily. Skype is a wonderful software, me and my friends use it to communicate and study. The fourth picture is an image of my favorite ice cream Oreo Cookies and Cream. I like ice cream because it keeps me awake when doing my homework late at night, and because I enjoy eating it. The fifth picture illustrates my desire to sleep. The last couple of school years I have been sleeping only five to six hours a day. Tests, projects and homework have all made it hard for me to fulfill my love for sleep. The sixth picture shows an activity I have declined in doing, that is watching TV. Being a huge sports fan, I like to follow my favorite sports teams. Believe it or not I still have an interest in watching cartoons. Furthermore, watching TV is a great way to bring a family together. The seventh picture is a photo of a car I hope to purchase in the future, an Audi S7. My interest in cars has grows the more I research about them. If I had to pick a major not from the business field, it would be mechanical engineering. The eight and last picture is a photograph of my favorite color, blue. I like the color blue because it depicts my personality calm, quiet, and laid back.