Week 11

I enjoyed my time in this class and, despite my initial concerns of not fitting in, felt very comfortable in it. I was scared that as a non Asian-American I didn't really have the ability to talk about various topics in this class. I was even scared to do some blog posts in fear of offending anyone. In the end everyone was very welcoming and I enjoyed the material greatly. The readings were very eye-opening, especially the one on the hmong people. My favorite topic may have been the documentaries on the garment workers, such as The True Cost. This part of the class genuinely changed my life and my entire perspective on clothing. I refuse to buy anything from fast fashion chains anymore and, with the information I gained from the Be Green challenge, may never buy first hand clothes again. In the end, this class introduced me to many topics I never would have known or thought about and made me a more conscious consumer.

 

J.J. Noel
ASA 141

week 11 Reflection