I signed-up for this course because it was required for graduation. Now that I have a few weeks of course experience to look back on, I have found this course to be quite interesting. Participating in this course has opened up a window to the worlds cultures and social life that I had closed a long time ago...like dusty textbooks that you keep in cardboard boxes in your closet for years but don't want to toss out.

While reading through my required documents and conducting research for my mid-term and team project, I am fascinated by what I am reading. It felt like being back in college and having that unique sense of excitement and it's not only about eLearning. It's learning about people.

I wanted to be an archaeologist or anthropologist when I was in college. But growing up in an Asian family, this type of profession was frowned upon and I settled for something culturally appropriate - like teaching. It brought status, security and a feeling of community contribution that was highly prized by my parents. Being the eldest child comes with responsibilities...it was the way I was brought up...very pre-WWII in philosophy and living in the year 2008.

Clarice 1/30/08 Tokyo