BAFA Observation Report

Gareth had a medical review with Dr. Mazzin at Brondesbury Road. He was asked about everything about his life. How he spends his time whether sleeps well and his appetite, and also his personal care. Gareth replied he is fine and had no concern. I also illuminated in the meeting that Gareth has not been attending his personal care and staff have found difficult to prompt him when it comes to his personal hygiene. He was also asked if takes drug and Gareth said he does not take any drugs, but said he occasionally drinks. He was advised to look after himself and should not get drunk as that could risk himself and easily hurt of himself. I also explained that nothing has been seen with Gareth. However, he hangs around with friends that we

This past weekend I visited the Numunga powwow and the cultural traditions are absolutely phenomenal. Being free to the public to experience and expressive dance that it routed back to the ancestors. True expression of one's diversity with intense beauty. I am not Native American but how I do treasure and appreciate different cultures. In these type of social situations communities are learning and exciting way. With the goal of acceptance of all people that could have personal meaning and understanding into the future.

As a way of experiencing the Humanities beyond your classroom, computer, and textbook, you are asked to do a certain type of “cultural activity” that fits well with our course and then report on your experience. Your instructor will require you to propose an activity and get instructor approval before you do it and report on it (students should look for any instructions in that respect). Every effort should be made to ensure that this is a hands-on experience (not a

Hello, my name is Aumama Bascal. I am a junior majoring in Finance and Accounting. I was born in Canada, but I have lived in Findlay, Ohio for 11 years now. In regards to my experience with Spanish I have taken three years of Spanish in high school. This is also when I learned more about the Hispanic culture as we discussed famous artists, musicians, and leaders. I am looking forward to learning more about the Hispanic/Latino culture.

As a tax paying American citizen, I expect nothing but the best from our Police officer. The ability of the officer to protect my family while away at work, or out of town. Police Officers are task to up hold the law, but also entrusted to make the right decision. One story that caught my attention was a story about a famous football player, who played for the Houston Texans, by the name Ryan Moats. Moats was rushing to the hospital with his wife to see his dying mother and law. Moats was pulled over for driving reckless and the Officer Powell drew his gun on him. The nurse and Doctor came out to let the officer know what was going on but the Officer Powell did not listen. Officer Powell wrote Moats a ticket and during the process his wife’s mother passed away. Officer Powell used Deontology reasoning.

Lois Prunesworth hated technology with the firiest of passions. Everywhere she looked, young people were always on their phones and computers, paying more attention to how many friends they had on social media than how many friends they had in the real world. She found it absolutely deplorable.

Representatives from all different tribes were present and they danced and sang together in harmony. The traditional dress wear of the each tribe was beautiful and they introduced the tribes that were present. I loved the sense of togetherness the participants had. Also, the experience broke a stereotype for me. I was under the impression that all Native Americans were tan and had black hair. I guess I related it to the movie Pocahontas and some western movies I’ve seen. This certainly was not the case. It goes to show you really can’t judge someone with how they look or guess their culture with how they look. This changed my way of thinking. I do anticipate to learn more about the Native American culture and learn not to assume culture based on appearance. I generally do not mean to, but I belive that everyone has unconscious thoughts and assumptions when they see someone different than themselves. With the more knowledge I gain as a counselor and though my classes I want to tackle my unconscious thoughts and assumptions. Through this class I have definitely become more aware of what I have been told in relation to people different than

My life experiences with different cultures began in my hometown, when Prairie Island Tribal Council members educated students about their culture through lectures, dance, and band performances. This allowed me to appreciate my Mdewakanton classmates’ culture. My exposure to different cultures expanded during an internship at a medical examiner’s office, because death is universal. I learned being culturally respectful and sensitive begins by listening to their stories and experiences before answering their questions honestly and reassuring them the deceased would be treated with respect. As I traveled to rural Honduras on a medical brigade and as a student studying abroad in Italy and Germany, I realized by listening and observing without judgement, I began to understand the cultures. In addition, I discovered generalizations of a culture give an incomplete view and I cannot assume I understand a culture. Instead, individuals are unique based on experiences as well as their culture.

In Bafa Bafa, I was a part of the Alpha culture. In order to collaborate with my classmates, I had to dim my strong feminist attitude in order to play along in the patriarch culture. I wasn 't particularly phased by the close proximity and close contact interactions as these were already engrained in me. I quickly realized that a connection was forming between the students that were forming the Alpha culture. Whether this was due to close interactions or passion of playing an act, I do not know, but the feeling of membership was strong and present. The rules were even well tolerated and respected, as no deviants were actually really present in the group. I was observing and becoming part of an "in-group" mentality as referred to in Psychology. I was an Alpha and by God, I will play this game well and right to be a really good Alpha. My mentality went from being a class member of EDU 150 to being a member of culture Alpha.

Please remember our culture before this event. If you have any question, please contact me. I’m looking forward to your attendance at the event.

At the request of staff at ASHP, I want to share a unique volunteer activity and service that is open to all members of ASHP. The society provides a program facilitating the review of your curriculum vitae (CV) by volunteers such as myself or you can always volunteer to help review CV’s for others. Over the past several years, I have reviewed countless CV’s for students, residents and pharmacists throughout the country. In addition to helping new practitioners get a start in our profession, it has allowed me the opportunity to see what other folks are up to and communicate with colleagues throughout the country.

Many of the reactions I received from my performance were a lot different than I had anticipated. Groups of people came up to me and showered me with compliments about how beautiful my dance was. Ultimately that was my goal, my goal was to bring people together despite their differences. Had I not danced in the middle of The Shops of Legacy, some of those people may have never experience the dance of another culture; another culture that is predominant in their society but have never thought to venture out of their way to become accustomed to it. All I hoped to do with this project was make people think differently about that world, rather than our differences tear us apart, let our difference bring us together. In a time like this, where it seems as the entire nation in torn apart; I wanted to make a difference in the way people see people. Although, my integration was of classical Indian dance; my dance may stem a desire to go experience different shows. The Shun Ye show comes to the DFW metroplex every year during Chinese New Year time, no one I know has ever been but if my dance may have sparked an interest for someone to get to know more about a different culture. I would consider my outcome successful and I feel as though I did that, ultimately I believe I was successful in reaching my main goal of the personal

The Somali Refugee culture was really eye opening. The culture seemed really close and there were really strong ties. Most of the people are friends or relatives with one another. The culture did not show the presence of the distraught from the refugee camps. They see the refugee camp a more of an obstacle they had to get

For the past ninety years, marijuana has been an enemy to drug agencies, government officials, and presidential administrations. Smoke Signals, a book about the oppressive and beneficial history of marijuana, is written as an effective argument while highlighting the plant in many different social settings.

The cultural assignment allowed me to gain a new perspective on the differences of others. I have grown up in a household of dissimilar belief systems. My mom is a dedicated Christian while my dad is unassociated with any religious beliefs. Though, he grew up as a Jehovah’s Witness. There differing belief systems have been the cause of various conflicts within their relationship. I often wondered if people with contradicting beliefs could effectively and peacefully discuss their belief systems. This cultural experience showed me that a peaceful discussion is possible between individuals of dissimilar beliefs.