The first semester of Humanities has profoundly changed the way I think. The class has shown me how to see things from other perspectives, and not only that, but it has also shown me how to see things I was missing before. For example when we watched "Falling Down Stairs" this past week, it was like a completely new experience. Before Humanities, I probably wouldn't be that interested in the movie, and I would've thought it was boring. After Humanities, I had a new way of watching the movie; instead of just watching it, I was mindful of the aesthetics, philosophy and collaboration that the movie incorporated, and it ended up making the viewing experience much greater. I didn't used to think the way that I do know, and I believe that it has been an extremely positive change in the person that I am.
Another thing that I have noticed a change in, has been my open-mindedness. I used to go into many things with formulated opinions and I would put walls up and not give things second chances. Lately I have been thinking a lot about second chances, and changing oneself. During Humanities I have began to realize that things people change, and that it is not a bad thing. I was always very adamant and opinionated about the music, movies and books I was into, and I would criticize people for liking the things that I found to be stupid. Humanities has taught me that people find beauty in other things and that is okay. Furthermore, I now see that people changing their opinions is not a bad thing. If people always "stuck to their guns" nothing would get accomplished, and humanity could never evolve.
For me, Humanities has been a class that has been less about points, and assignments, and more about an over all new way of learning and thinking that has significantly changed the person I am today. I want Humanities to continue to open my eyes to new ideas and ways of thinking as I move forward into the next semester.
