My last entry... for now
In more or less 18 weeks, I’ve come to understand more about myself with the help of this SocSc subject.
Throughout the (nearly) 4 months of learning and understanding more about myself, I’ve come to the realization that I am who I am now because of several reasons: first, my family has brought me up this way in a small city, relatively smaller than where I study now, and second, the goals that were instilled in me growing up has molded me into the woman that I am now. Being a middle child, I tend to be more self-assertive and goal-oriented.
Cliques and crowds were one relatable thing I’ve learned in this subject. I don’t really want to believe that “tell me who your friends are, and I’ll tell you who you are” saying. I like to believe that whoever you associate yourself with is merely just a social label, but it’s in how you allow yourself to influence and be influenced by these people that matters more. What came along with this is the “increasing positive affect” activity that helped me reach out to more strangers and make new acquaintances.
Identifying what makes us sad, angry, and happy is another important lesson that I’ve learned in this subject. If we successfully do this, we’d be able to understand ourselves more and at the same time know our own limits.
Lastly, this subject taught me to be understanding and patient, not only to the people around me, but to myself as well. I do not have to be so hard on myself all the time, for I also have my own down moments. There was one module that asked us what we were grateful for that day, and no explanations were needed. I found that very calming and enjoyable to do, especially that I was able to look back at what I was grateful for that specific day. However, I can still continue doing it any day I want.
Goodbye, SocSc 11 class. Those chill and -sometimes- draining 1 hour and 30 minute classes with you (Ma’am Keh) were definitely one for the books. I’d always cherish this class and the lessons I learned throughout the months.
All the love! xx













