Today's lecture consisted of a lot of information. Dr. Thorton spoke on the legacy of Howard and how we, as students, will contribute to the 'best and brightest' of Howard. As a Howard student, I will contribute and uphold this by study hard and prepare to lead us in a new direction, consistently keeping up with my work, go to class every day, graduate in 4 years, and as Dr. Thorton said would be 'the hardest thing to do at Howard', forming new different friendships. Students at Howard are different, special and unique. Howard makes sure that students have historical experiences in historical environments to form better students. What does it mean to be a citizen of the world? To me, this means having a voice, allowing yourself to be heard. I think it is important, as a citizen, to have an opinion and let it be known. You have a say just as much as anyone else and you are just as essential as anyone else. My citizenship in the nation informs my citizenship in the world because our nation is indeed a part of the world; therefore I am a citizen to the world as well. There is no nation without the world. As Dr. Thorton proclaimed, "I do exist, this is how I speak." I think that Dr. Thorton himself is a great Howard representative thinker. He inspires me being that he is also from the south. I am somewhat familiar with the education systems and I know that they may not be the best. He got away and came to Howard to better educate himself and so did I.
Reflection:
The presentation was great! Overall, I thought the presentation was amazing and Dr. Thorton did a great job delivering it. At first, I must admit I didn't know how much I would like it being that there wasn't, once again, a visual aid. I was shortly mistaken. Dr. Thorton's lecture was extremely affective. He had a lot of helpful things to say. He removed himself from the South for better education opportunities because apparently, southern education systems aren't good systems. He shared with us his experience at Howard and how he has continued the Legacy. When asked 'What can we do as Howard students to also continue the legacy?', Dr. Thorton replied with "Be the best student you can." Graduate in four years, use your intellect, expand your vocabulary, make excellent grades, and don't lose your scholarship. The world will stand up and look and say 80% of students graduated in four years? Let them see. HU, YOU KNOW!
- Alexis Noelle
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