So, as I mentioned in class, I am not from here, not even a little bit. I probably could not have pointed out Maryland on a map until I was 16 years old. Yet, here I am, at The University of Maryland Baltimore County, thousands of miles from home and in a class that is studying an area I have never heard of.
To be completely honest I have no clue where anything is in the city minus, the inner harbour and I probably couldn't get there myself without the GPS. So for me and my opinions on this Curtis Bay area, I honestly have no clue. I have even asked natives to Baltimore County about the neighbourhoods I am about to study and they seem almost as clueless as me. So my first learning point for week 1 is that someone, maybe us, really needs to put this place on a map. No, not literally I know it is there, but there has to be something that draws people in to this community. With that comes money and with that comes a growing society.
I am still struggling with what to do for my project but I know an idea will come to me soon enough (probably at 4:30 am one night and then I won't be able to get back to sleep). I am glad I get to go in to the community and use interviewing techniques and skills to learn about the people as well as the community. I am excited for all of this class honestly, it will help me feel educated about my area in which I reside. I also think this is a great class experience and any major should have to go out in to the area and do something relevant with the community regarding their major. While the readings really have not clarified any of my " Well, what is it actually like?" questions, I know as soon as I get down there an impact will hit me and hopefully some inspiration will too!
See you tomorrow!!
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