Self Reflection

I have always been passionate about current events and world issues.  This year during the course, I expanded my knowledge of various issues around the work as well as finding my passion on what I would like to change.  Not only have I expanded my knowledge of various issues, I have grown as a person.  Becoming aware of worldwide issues is extremely important.  Without knowledge and awareness, issues such as poverty, child trafficking, and declining biodiversity would not be known and could not be helped. 
This year alone has been filled with several current events ranging from Kony 2012, human rights issues and violations in Syria, the continuation of the Arab Spring, and the drought and famine in the horn of Africa.  No matter what the issue was, I became intrigued and interested on how to help.  At school and in my community, I am apart of the Me to We committee, Colin B. Glassco Foundation, the Prefects and a few other committees and organizations.  With combination of our knowledge in the World Issues course as well as current events, we can relate it right back to our humanitarian work through various organizations.
World Issues has also guided me into the direction of my future university studies.  I have always been interested in Law, however, in Canada you cannot go into law school directly after high school.  So I had to decide on an undergraduate degree for my 4 years in university before law school.  I have decided to take the path of Global Development as my major which looks at all aspects from our world from economics, business, agriculture, and gender equality.  I feel that this program best suits me and my passions, and world issues has been a significant and great catalyst for my future.
As this course comes to an end, as well as my high school career, I have grown a lot and my passions and interests in solving world issues have expanded and prospered greatly over the past 4 years, especially in my final year.