You Came

Discoveries challenge a persons’ views, as shown in the docudrama ‘Go Back to Where You Came from’ and ‘Neighbours’. ‘Go Back’ explores the journey of six Australians as they are exposed to the reality of refugees, thus challenging their assumptions. ‘Neighbours’ similarly is a story of newcomers to an ethnic neighbourhood as their cultural discoveries led the newcomers to accepting their neighbours. When a discovery has an immense impact on a person, views may be challenged as the individual gains

Communities play an important role in many lives. Communities are people that come together in a time of need. It doesn’t matter who you are, or where you live, you have a community around you. Communities are held together by compassion, understanding and the heart of the community is the volunteers. I live in a smaller community, with four schools. My community is full of various races, lifestyles, and people. Because there is such a variety of people in my community it is easy to see the

sure you set additional goals to manage these appropriately. For help with evaluating and managing the risks you face, read our Risk Analysis and Management article. Either way, make that promise! Tip: Self-confidence is about balance. At one extreme, we have people with low self-confidence. At the other end, we have people who may be over-confident. If you are under-confident, you’ll avoid taking risks and stretching yourself; and you might not try at all. And if you’re over-confident, you may

The next morning Mercy delivers the verdict. “Rae you have dinner kitchen duty with Granny Zhen every day for the next two weeks.” “Got it!” Rae smiled. As far as punishments went, this wasn’t so bad. “Jamison-” Mercy started. “Junkrat.” “Er, yes, Junkrat, you are to help Grey in his workshop every night from 7:00pm to 9:00pm for the next two weeks.” So, they each had a two-week helper punishment. That was fine, and in fact it might even be fun. “And…” And? Mercy pulled Junkrat to the side and

I lift up my skirt, making sure the hem doesn 't become dirty. Mother would be terribly angry if I came back dirty, considering my engagement party was in an hour. "One hour to explore like a silly child," my mother said harshly, "I 'll ring a bell, then you must return, and become a full women. If that dress is dirty when you return I 'll be chopping off heads! Goodness be more presentable like you 're older sisters for once!" I roll my eyes at the memory of a few moments earlier.

of how I felt, alone and discarded. My once clean and silken hair is now ragged, wet and dirty. “I just want to go home” I muttered to myself. Then I remember my mama’s words “We will be together soon darling, and if we’re not, I’ll always be with you.” I curl up into the fetal position and tears start streaming down my face. I don’t know the next time I will see or talk to my mother or my father, but I will always keep them in the back of my mind, so I can continue my journey. “Where are we going

“It Doesn’t Matter Where You Came From, But It Matters Where You’re Going.” -Unknown. This quote stuck out like a sore thumb because of how it reminded me of myself, But also this essay. I interpreted this quote as, “your culture doesn’t have to form the way you’re gonna be in life.” Culture is something that defines who we are, and what we’ve came from. But does culture always have a say in what you do in your life?     I believe that culture sometimes influences someone views on others and the

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It was difficult to survive without self-preservation, and I believed all things were fair in love and war. I don’t know what drive men like Ezra and me, Marco to do the things we do. I may be looked upon as the villain of this love story, but the way I saw it, I am merely did what must be done in order for justice to be served. Each person has their place in this world- some as leaders and others as followers. Ezra was known an honest CEO of a powerful company, and a strong man who had a story of

and tell you bye since you don't look like you're coming down anytime soon." I plucked a sloppy kiss on her cheek as she gave me an awkward half-hug while shuffling through some more papers on her desk in a nonplussed manner. "Sorry, Babe. Have a good day at school. Oh, before you leave!" I dreadfully turned back to face her in the doorway, aware that I now had her full attention for a reason I could tell that I wasn't going to like. "This Charlie kid... he seems pleasant enough. Are you two... more