If you have some time, please answer the following questions in your blog.

1. Concerning Religion:
a) Which religion discussed in class was the least interesting and why?
b) Which religion was the most interesting or changed your attitude? Why?

For me, all of the religions we learned were very interesting! There were no uninteresting religions. It’s because we usually don’t have the chance to see such people, such as Muslims. I had a really good experience listening to the presentations about Buddhism, even though I already knew a bit about it. Learning something new or something I don’t know can’t be uninteresting!

2. Looking back at all the other topics discussed, which one do you remember as being the most interesting whereby you learned a lot?
I liked “politics” especially with watching some movies. It was fun. We found that some people in our class have mind, like American people (including me). And I had a presentation about politics of Italy with my group!

3. Which topic was least important to cross culture discussions?
Nothing. :o)

4. Which speakers were most interesting and what did you learn?
The person who was married to the Australian was interesting to me. Everyone in our class will have a baby sometime in our future, so I was interested by the lecture.

Dear Ms. Meiki
I had wonderful experiences in your class. I really enjoyed it, and liked it very much!!
Thank you. ;o)

Politics and International Relations

The United Nations (UN) is the key organization to promote and maintain world peace. Research the UN in the library or on the internet. If you were working for the UN, which job would like to have using your English abilities? Why?

If I work at the United Nations I would like to work for UNICEF because I want to help children in the world. I want to do everything I can for children. There are many children who don’t have someone to take care of them, and there are always a lot of things people can do for children in this huge world. We can read books for children who are struggling with illness. We can tell funny stories to children who live in hospital. We can draw portraits for children who have never had their face drawn. I want to make them smile.

Dating

Here is my ideal partner chart. For me, just loving me is not enough! My partner must also be loving. Being loving is the most important thing I want my partner to do for me. For me, being loving is being affectionate, devoted and loyal to me. A person who often expresses how much the person loves me is perfect for me because I want to do the same thing for my partner!
Trust is second. I don’t want to worry about my partner flirting and I don’t want my partner to worry about me.
Third, I want my partner to be playful. I need someone who will be silly with me. If my partner holds my hand all the time I will be super happy. If my partner eats something I like with me I will also be super happy!
Lastly, personality and how responsible my partner is are equally important. I need someone who is moral, kind to everyone, honest, and expressive. Most importantly, I need my partner to be a good listener and listen to how I feel. I also like someone who is motivated, even just a little bit, because seeing their motivation will motivate me. Also, being responsible means that my partner will not spend money irresponsibly and will take care of all necessary financial things. It’s not that I don’t want someone who is good looking or rich or with a good job. I value one’s personality more than someone’s looks, wealth or career.