A5 Meza
Greetings from Chicago! I am a high school senior, and currently taking a World History class. To mention a bit about myself, I am Latina and a Jehovah's Witness. I am excited to be in the last year of high school and look forward to starting my college life in the near future. Taking World History will be exciting this year because I can get the opportunity to find out what is happening outside of the U.S.Many of the things that I have learned are related to the U.S., so learning about different parts of the world will be very interesting. Taking this class is important because it will give me a better outlook on the world. I can learn about different cultures, how different countries distinguish themselves from the U.S, and how the world has changed as a whole through the passing of time. Let's begin the magic carpet ride around the world!!A5 Meza
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May 7th 2012
Without looking up any information, list as many key terms (people, places, themes, etc...) that are associated with the time period of 1914-2012 WW2 Holocaust Barack Obama Osama Bin Laden 9/11 The Berlin Wall Hiroshima and Nagasaki Women gain right to vote Iraq War The Beetles The Rolling Stones Apple Inc Cell Phones Michael Jackson... read more
April 27th 2012
. RIHLA #27– Explore the student activities/clubs offered at the college you are planning to attend (or ones that you interested in) and describe 1-3 student groups that you would consider joining and WHY. The point of this is to start thinking about what your particular fight is…what are you most passionate about? 1.Cooking Club This club allows any student interested in cooking to learn or teach. I am considering joining this so that I can learn to be independent from my mothers cooking and to prevent myself from buying take-out everyday. Also, the club does not focus on one type of food. Rather, cuisines from different cultures will be included. 2. Hispanic Student Dental Association This association is a community of Hispanic graduate and undergraduate students that are persuing a career in dentistry. This group ... read more
April 17th 2012
Create a TOP TEN list of the best experiences you've had or things that you like about UIC College Prep. Each idea must be expressed in complete sentences Note that these experiences are not listed from best o worst. 1. Friends. I learned alot about the friends I've made here. I even learned about the friends that I already knew before starting high school. We have cried together, fallen together, laughed, and have ben embarrased together. 2. AP classes Not many people can say they have taken AP classes, but I can. I cannot say they are easy; rather I can say I have been pushed to my limits. Even though my laziness often gets in my way, I try to get back in the game. 3. Meeting Amazing staff Fortunately, I have always been ... read more
Rihla # 25 (Spring Break)
Published: April 9th 2012North America » United States » Illinois » ChicagoApril 9th 2012
Describe the adventures of your Spring Break (MINIMUM of 8 sentences) Q4 starts the day you return – what things are you most looking forward to in Q4? This will be your last opportunity to make an impression on the colleges you are about to attend – how do you want to end senior year academically? How do you plan on doing this? Spring break. This spring break I did not really do anything. Sadly, I caught a cold and spent a lot of time at home. Nevertheless, I was able to spend time with my niece Giselle. During the first years of life, learning is essential, so I try to teach her to count, distinguish colors, and learn about God and his purpose of humans. I also attended the annual Conmemoration of Jesus Christ's ... read more
March 25th 2012
As we are nearing the end of the quarter, it will be valuable to engage in some motivation to end the year well. For this RIHLA: Give a shoutout (AND EXPLAIN WHY) to 2-3 senior Firecats that you think are performing well academically or in class for some other Noble reason. To the UICCP senior class of 2012, Our journey has been long and rough. From going to school in the Forum, breaking through 21, losing friends, seeing Mr. Sicat make a difference in CPS, losing some teachers, and having a rough last yeat. Although these are the last few months, this end is the start of a new beginning. In a few years, we will not be the same firecats. We will be those people who we have searched for. I would like to take ... read more
March 20th 2012
Taking Chances. How can you get somewhere if you don’t cross your own boundary? Sometimes we are scared to do things that are foreign to us. I know I am. Sometimes it’s laziness that gets in the way or plain fear. Yesterday(March 2012), someone taught me a lesson I thought only I could teach myself. I am a senior in high school. Like everyone else, I’m trying to discover what’s underneath these layers of skin, the books, the shell that I hide myself in. Being a reserved person, I struggle with situations where I am faced with the idea of being judged or laughed at. Yesterday, I unwillingly faced my fear. A friend sang to me a song that he wrote. Some people think of this as something sweet. As I saw his eyes penetrating through ... read more
March 12th 2012
Our next week of study will begin with an investigation of curiosity and free thinking. With that said, this week’s RIHLA will be student lead. Please choose a current events article that you find to be interesting and answer the questions that 1. Summarize your article 2. How does your current event relate to topics or ideas that we have discussed in world history. Explain fully 3. Is there evidence of cause and effect in your article? How so? 4. What powerful questions does your article make you ask? What information do you need to answer these questions? Article used: http://articles.cnn.com/2009-04-23/us/bullying.suicide_1_bullies-gay-tired/2?_s=PM:US Lately, bullying seems to have taken the center stage in news. The article "My Bullied Son's Last Day On Earth" narrates the story of an 11 year old boy, Jaheem Herrera who was driven to ... read more
March 5th 2012
1. According to this article, how is modern slavery different from earlier forms of slavery throughout history? Modern slavery is different from earlier slavery in the sense that there are no plantations, slave cabins, or action blocks. However, abuse, coercion and manipulation is present today. One example of modern slavery is human trafficking, where many times people are forced to become sex objects. They are forced to prostitute themselves like Sheila White was forced. 2. Why does this movement against human sex trafficking connect to the legacy of President Lincoln? the movement against human sex trafficking connects to the legacy of President Lincoln because he fought against it and contributed to it becoming illegal in the U.S. Although slavery was abolished after the 13th amendment was passed, slavery is still existant but in different forms. The ... read more
February 26th 2012
How has the Columbian Exchange & Triangle Trade affected current day foods & culture? Provide a family recipe that includes at least one of the following ingredients and then answer the questions that follow: Quesadilla de chorizo con queso y papa. Quesadilla with chorizo, melting cheese, and potato. 1. What are the origins of this recipe? To my knowledge, there are no origins of this recipe. My father created this dish for the purpose of feeding his children. It was one of those days that my mother was not getting home unit late and my father had no idea what to cook for dinner. He took what he could find and surprisingly the new dish was good. 2. Does your family in someway identify with this recipe? Why or why not? My family does not identify ... read more
February 21st 2012
What are some of the reasons that books are banned in high schools? Do you agree with any of these reasons? Explain. What reasons do you NOT agree with (this means that you think high school students SHOULD be able to read about these topics). Why? Who do you think pressures teachers on what they should or shouldn't teach? If one wanted to fight against book censorship, explain at least one way in which they could do so. Any other additional thoughts or comments? Unfortuntely, I was never aware of book banning in high schools. This is because, as the article says, banning books is not acknowledged by the media and remains unreported to the public. Some of the reasons that books are banned are because they talk about sex, homosexuality, drinking, drug abuse, and ... read more
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