Introduction

     The Facing History course to me was about defining yourself as a person. Looking at past events and situations that have formed the world we live in today. In the course we looked at the injustices experienced by many different types ethnic groups experienced in the past from blacks, to Jews, to Teenagers. At the same time we evaluated ourselves and had group discussions so we could share ideas and opinions on certain situations and events. At first I did not know much about the course until my guidance counselor recommended it to me around the end of sophomore year. I heard Mr. Gallagher was very passionate about the class and now that I have taken the class I have the utmost respect for Mr. Gallagher. I found the course extremely inspirational, how it challenges students to think about their past, present, and future. It challenges us to evaluate ourselves, our ideas, our opinions, etc. Through looking at what has happened in the past, it makes us think about our decisions and what we want to do with ourselves. The class shows us the different perspectives of different people as to understand what was happening at the time.

     I’ve done a lot of traveling and have lived in another country so I believe a have a different perspective. This course has helped me in define myself as a person and made me look at myself in many different ways. We are all in the process of creating our own beliefs and personalities, and this class has helped me in becoming the person I am. I’ve been through a lot in my past, dealing with my parent’s alcoholism, moving constantly so I basically had no true friends I really got to know, having lived in a completely different culture, country, language etc. In the end I would never want to change any of it though. My experiences have given me knowledge that I’d like to apply to my everyday life. This class has helped me put together a lot of thoughts in my head. I wouldn’t change anything I’ve been through because it’s helped form the person I am today, and not to sound egocentric or anything, but I like that person.