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Saludos! Merhaba! Howdy!What did you find most interesting about Soc Fest? Was it the display or story of a classmate, or was it information you discovered about yourself and your culture as you worked on the project?
Monday, October 14, 2013
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I think the most interesting thing about Soc Fest was definitely some of he other people's culture. Some new so much about their heritage and had old documentations too. I thought those were cool to look at. Also some people's interest that were part of their culture was shocking. For example the guy who did the poem reading I would have never imagined him to like poetry. However, I think it is really cool. That shows how we as humans make assumptions and they are not always right.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ashley Huskin. "Don't judge a book by it's cover" was definitely emphasized at Soc Fest. Learning about peoples heritage and subcultures was fascinating, and then comparing them with my own was surprisingly enlightening. I was not expecting cosplay to be present at Soc fest, props to the guy (who's name escape me at the moment) on wearing a costume there, awesome! Foods from around the world was a highlight for me, a lot of them were delicious and interesting. All in all, the whole event was very thought provoking and a small change of pace. I enjoyed it thoroughly.
ReplyDeleteChristina D.
ReplyDeleteI had fun learning things about my class mates that I wouldn't have known from just sitting in a classroom together. And I was impressed and surprised with all the different cultures and hobbies on display. The amount of cornbread was also off the chain, maybe Georgia should be the cornbread state instead of the peach state. The most interesting thing I learned during the event was that several of the traditions in my culture were also traditions used in other cultures in other countries. I have give a shout out to the people who performed on stage, that takes some courage, so thanks!
Veronica M 47 In response to Christina D.:
DeleteI agree with you on the courage it took for those who performed! I'm so glad they did. It makes it that much more entertaining and enjoyable!
Falinda A. 47
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone- the Soc Fest was EXCELLENT I meet a lot of people, new different cultures and seeing people from different perspective. It was truly magnificent I have much respect for it, what love mostly is about the stories of their culture because you find out about their past which makes them who they are and who we are. Everybody's the same but with different perspective and background in life, which makes us different in many ways.
Veronica M 47
ReplyDeleteI was really surprised at how I could relate to some of the other students life experiences. I loved the creativity of some of the projects. One that I really enjoyed was a journal that was all art, no words. It stood out to me. Some people really put a lot of effort into their projects and made me think of things I could have done differently (Leah B). I liked the spirit in the room too. Everyone was so friendly and open. I was really nervous about this project and ended up meeting some really cool people.
I think the most interesting part of the Soc Fest was to be able to learn the culture of the other students. Before the fest I was wondering what it was going to be like, and I was amazed at how many different backgrounds and cultures there were at the fest. I think the one I enjoyed the most was the Brazilian guy who did Capoera, it was so interesting and so awesome to look! I also enjoyed researching about my culture because it reminded me how blessed and lucky I am to be where I am from.
ReplyDeleteJulie T. 46
ReplyDeleteI think the most interesting thing about the Soc. Fest was learning about other students cultures. I never really thought about how different everyone's culture is. It amazes me that people from different countries end up in Georgia. It is so cool and interesting how different everyone grew up. I really enjoyed the festival and I learned new things.
Melissa P
DeleteOn the contrary, I was surprised to see so many home grown southerners that Georgia has! It is really fabulous to see how their experiences of being in one state most of their lives compared to my own.
Julie T. 46
ReplyDeleteI would have to agree with Ashley Huskins. I catch myself looking at other people not knowing where they come from or what they have been through. It was amazing to know that other students knew so much about their culture. I only wish I could know so much about mine. I just know the basics.
RESEARCH and ask questions to the elders in your family. You would be surprised of the information you'll find. :) its almost like finding yourself in a nutshell. You are an emblem your cultural history!!
DeleteJessica Overton-Graves .47
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed learning about others culture and different ways of life. I also enjoyed learning new things about my own family history. This was a great event and really glad I had a chance to witness it! Thank you so much!!
Melissa P
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed learning about my peers in this class. I thought that it was completely fabulous that even though we are so different, I could find some common ground with everyone in the Sociology Festival. I especially loved everyone's food samples!
T. Moore
ReplyDeleteIt was real interesting to learn about the culture of people at CTC. I was surprised to find out many people who live in Georgia were not originally from Georgia and have an extensive cultural background. Food was a perfect way to show off your culture!
Jade S.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed looking at the different clothing and food; even though I did not ask questions or try the food; I was a bit awkward. I felt like my display was juvenile in comparison.
Danielle T.47
ReplyDeleteI was surprised to see such diverse cultures and subcultures at the Soc Fest. I learned so much about other students cultures, from the Native Americans to the Spanish cultures. I presented the subcultures of the United States and I can say that the plain greasy cheeseburger I brought in failed the test buds of many in comparison to the richly authentic samples of many other unique cultures. I loved seeing the clothing of the other cultures and the different values that generations before us believed in.
Curcio47
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed most about the Soc. Fest. was seeing, tasting and learning about other cultures. I also enjoyed seeing other peoples displays of how they chose to show off their culture. I especially liked not only learning other peoples cultures but getting to taste some of their foods from their cultures. It truly gave you a great taste to all the senses not just visually. On top of it all I especially enjoyed learning a lot about the culture I chose since it was different then the Italian culture I had grown up around. It was a very positive experience all around.
I loved the food as well. And yes people did well good job showing thei culture n creative ways. And Im Italian too.
DeleteLeah Botello 47---- I thought the most interesting thing about the SocFest was seeing all of the different cultures that people have living in the same area!! The backgrounds of some people were so interesting, one woman I was observing had connections in her family to Martin Luther King, Jr....I found that so incredibly fascinating. Just seeing the many different cultures and subcultures just proves that everyone has a story if we are willing to read it. I absolutely love hearing people's stories so this was a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteAlison B. 46 in response to Leah Botello 47...
DeleteI agree, I'm always interested to hear how people from such vastly differently backgrounds that are so far apart could result in the same place. I thought it was refreshing as well to see so many so proud of where they come from and so open to sharing it with all of us. I think my favorite part was the family pictures that people provided- self proclaimed sucker for nostalgia.
Leah Botello 47 in response to Ashley Huskins----- I agree completely about stereotyping other people. The SocFest did make me see others in a different way; we have no idea who others are or what their cultures/backgrounds are like until we start to open communications with them. And getting to know people who have the same interests and beliefs as you is always a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteAnna Kirby
ReplyDeletei really enjoyed getting to see certian things from other cultures, like food or art work or music. it was really nice to see somthing out of the ordinary for me. i really learned that everyone has something different about them,, even if we are living in the same area.
Mina S. 46
DeleteThe food was very interesting!
Norma C.41
ReplyDeleteWhat I really enjoyed about the soc fest was learning about the different cultures, the food, clothing, and stories. I think what I liked the most was the dress and jewelry a girl from Pakistan brought it was beautiful and it took about a month just to make one dress that was fascinating.
Brittany S. 46
ReplyDeleteI'm super shy in new situations so I was somewhat worried about Soc Fest, however I think it went great. I think the most interesting thing at Soc Fest was learning about other people’s stories and heritages. It was so fascinating to see how diverse everyone is. I am fascinated with ancestry and to see everyone's pride about their culture and families, it was super fun.
Danielle T.47 in response to Brittany S.46
DeleteI completely agree with you, the Soc Fest was a great experience. It was fun to see the people proudly displaying their heritage with articles of clothing or other accessories. It was great to see the performers do their performance with such pride. I also had a great time.
Brittany S. 46 in response to Christina D.
ReplyDeleteI too was so impressed by the people who performed. I would never have had the courage to do that, so I thought that was amazing.
Christopher C. 41
ReplyDeleteI think the most interesting thing about soc fest was that some people were from a different type of background that I had originally thought they may have been from. I also like the performances that people did. I was really impressed by the whole thing.
Josh C. 55 in reply to Christopher C. 41
DeleteThat was a shocker to me as well, by looking at the person and then the display I would have never thought that half of them came from the backgrounds that they did.
Alison B. 46
ReplyDeleteSocFest over all I believe was a great way to better get to know our academic peers. Upon arriving I was a little surprised that so many people brought Bibles as their physical representations but when I gave it some thought and the fact that we live in the bible belt South also provided some clarity. I thought it was interesting that people tended to either focus on just their heritage or sub-culture, it would have been cool to have been given a little more insight into who they are instead of just where they come from. We as people are the sum of our parts- not just our past or present.
Charles D.46 I agree with Alison B.46
DeleteThe projects were really nice. You right this is the Bible Belt. Our belief system is built around the word of God. There are many cultures in Ga.and the numbers are growing. The different foods and clothing were very interesting.
Angela M. 47
ReplyDeleteI truly enjoyed seeing all the amazing displays. The pictures were amazing as well as the types of food. I was really impressed by some of the documents that were there and what pride some of the families took in preserving the important memories. I was very pleased and think that it is a wonderful idea.
Jennifer O. 46 in response to Angela M. 47
DeleteI also agree in that the Soc Fest was a wonderful idea to put together and run. I have not been involved in an event like this before. It was great to see others who were just as proud of their family heritage and other cultures as I am. To see the passion and pride in their eyes and expressions was priceless.
Jennifer O. 46
ReplyDeleteI really liked seeing the effort other students put into their projects, and I wish I could've mailed down more of my family's papers and pictures here on time. So, instead I had to do something else and felt like sometimes I was just throwing things together. People did such a great job, especially with all of the food and displays that were put together. I enjoyed meeting another person who was involved in dog rescue and that was great to experience. I also enjoyed learning more about cultures I did not know much about, especially ones on the south and GA - I'm from the Philadelphia area and grew up there, so it was cool to see what people here grow up around.
Angela M. 47 In response to Jennifer O, 46 I agree with you that I wished I had gotten more paperwork because I did not realize how much history you can get from papers and relatives.
DeleteWilliam W.
ReplyDeleteSoc fest was really fun. I enjoyed meeting all of the online students and just getting to know each other. One of the most interesting things was when I saw people from my class how I all of a sudden had a little deeper connection. I found myself looking for them as if we were old friends.
Marissa M. 55
DeleteI agree. Meeting all of the online people helped get to know each other. I formed a deeper connection with people from class as well. I too found myself looking for their projects!
Josh C. 55
ReplyDeleteSoc Fest was very interesting overall, especially the many different types of culture. I really enjoyed the fact the almost all the the dispalys were completly different, there really weren't to many people that came from similar backgrounds. It was really cool to see how I shared similar interest with people that I never thought I would have.
Misty G 46, I enjoyed Soc fest it was very interesting seeing so many different cultures. I really like talking with the different class mates about where they are from and some that just went back to their home land over the summer and how things had changed since the last visit. I enjoy hearing about different countries.
ReplyDeleteMisty G 46 in response to Brittany S I agree I am shy and would have not done a performance but it was fun and enjoyed those that do a performance.
ReplyDeleteMarissa M. 55
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed learning the culture of others. I learned a lot about cultures I did not know. The food and the items people brought helped demonstrate their culture.
Sabrina B. 46 replying to Marissa M. 55
DeleteI agree. I enjoyed the cultures of others and the food was great. It was a good demonstration of the different cultures.
Sabrina B. 46
ReplyDeleteSoc Fest was awesome. I did not present a project because I'm doing the research option. However, I loved seeing the great displays and cultures that the other's presented.
Jennifer Willoughby 55
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed Soc Fest it was very entertaining and knowledgeable. I enjoyed looking at all the other students projects. I liked learning knew things about my classmates as well as others. When I had first heard about Soc Fest I automatically opted to do the 3-5 page paper, because I would not have to talk about anything or anyone I would have had to write the paper and turn it in. Now that I experienced the Soc Fest I can honestly say if I get the choice later in life I will definitely opt to do the Fest.
Jennifer W in response to Josh C 55
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed how almost all the displays were different, unique in their own way. It was also interesting to me to see that I had similar cultures with other people.
Innocent A. 46
ReplyDeleteThe most interesting thing in the Soc Fest 2013 was the way people turn out and what their culture looks like. I kind of like the things they brought like food, cloths and a detail explanation on paper about their culture. One fascinating thing is, people get to know their culture through ancestry and how their ancestors emigrate and the people start socializing.
Linda H. 46
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoyed myself during Soc. Fest, so much so, that it was hard to pull away to take my proctored test. I enjoyed the displays and the story of my classmates. Prior to Soc. Fest, I’ve only read blogs from my classmates, which gave me some idea of whom each person’s is according to how they respond to our weekly post. But, since Soc. Fest, I see we are a very colorful bunch with so many different cultures representing my class. While, at Soc. Fest, I tried several different types of foods that each person brought, the food was very good I might add. I especially enjoyed speaking to many of my classmates regarding their cultures. I also thought a lot of long hard work went into the presentation I viewed. I even enjoyed the performances.
Linda H. 46 in response to Jennifer Willoughby 55
ReplyDeleteI understand where you were coming from, because when I first read the syllabus about Soc. Fest, I really didn’t know what to expect. But, once I started working on my project and getting all the email updates and pictures of past Soc. Fest, I was all in. I really enjoyed Soc. Fest to the utmost.
Charles D.46
ReplyDeleteThe Soc Fest was an enjoyable event. The projects I viewed were very good. We are blessed with many cultures in GA. The question I often ask, "Why are we still dealing with prejudices in this state. Soc Fest was a good beginning toward unity. We can learn from each other, instead, turning on each other. My pray is let us be real with other. Know matter what each of us look like on the outside, we all belong to the race, after all, this is Sociology.
Christopher Deaton
ReplyDeleteI found it interesting that one of my classmates was into poetry. I enjoy poetry as well but many people do not share my appreciation for it. I am glad to see there are other like myself.
MarcusQ 55. I thought the Sociology festival was amazing! I am constantly going to festivals because I love to see new cultures and experiences. Here it allowed me to see several people and their cultural backgrounds along with representations on themselves. It was interesting seeing how many similarities I shared with people I have never met before in addition to all the differences. I was impressed with all the people that participated and would love to go again!
ReplyDeleteJazzmin B. 41
ReplyDeleteThe SocFest was AMAZING!!!! I learned a lot about different cultures. I met a new friend who had their items displayed next to me. She talked about her gramdmother's paintings and she had a photo album full of memories. I was also happy to see southern people representing the southern lifestyle.
Brittany S. 46 in response to Jazzmin B. 41
DeleteIt was so nice to meet you and you mom at Soc Fest!
Mehdi E.55
ReplyDeleteSoc Fest was amazing and I was I glad called off for it. For me what I found interesting was all the culture around me in soc fest! it helped me learn more about people and their culture i would of never expected my classmates to be so different than of my own understanding. However with soc fest i was able to learn more about them even people from other sociology classes. My favorite part of it was meeting new people with different backgrounds and also the food i took everything i could every culture has its own different foods. I enjoyed it and would do it again.
Mehdi E.55 in response to Marcus Q 55.
ReplyDeleteI so agree with you man! Soc fest was very amazing because it had many different cultures in one area. And i also shared many things in common with other people that I thought I wouldn't and i to would also go back again. For the future I am going to start going to these festivals!
Although I enjoyed viewing everyone's culture learning about where there family originated. More so I enjoyed there sub-culture, by looking at there presentations you learn a lot about the people, there beliefs, and what they surround themselves with in there world.
ReplyDeleteAnsley L. 47
ReplyDeleteI think Soc Fest was a wonderful event. I learned not only about other people's culture but also mine. I loved seeing all the different kinds of food and traditions that other people have that some I never knew about. I also learned about my own culture that I did not know by not even realizing what i do or wear on a daily basis that is actually a way of expressing my culture.
Chelsea W55 in response to Ansley L. 47
DeleteI learned a lot about my culture too. It was a lot of different types of people there whose culture was very similar to my own. It was super refreshing and even an eye-opener.
Ansley L. 47 In reply to Josh C 55
ReplyDeleteI completely agree. I did not see a lot of the same cultures which was really cool because there was a wide variety. I also did not realize how much in common I had with another culture.
Hannah Turk
ReplyDeleteHannah Turk
The thing i found most interesting about Soc fest was the fact that even though all of us students live in the same area everyone is so diverse! whether it was religion, race or simple interests there are so many types of people and different personalities. For instance, this one girl i met, her family actually owns a beautiful castle in Scottland. How cool is that?!
I got to meet a lot of people at the Soc Fest, and many different cultures I was introduced to. I actually found some similar people who had the same type of culture as me, I also got to see interesting talents of peers (specifically in my class) Overall, it was impressing.
ReplyDeleteIfeyinwa O.47 in response to Kris S.55
DeleteI also noticed that some cultures are familiar with mine especially in the food aspect. The soc fest was an awesome experience.
Brenden Donohue
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately i was not able to attend soc fest because of my work schedule but i heard great things about it. If i would have gone i probably would have brought some of my paintings and artwork.i love getting together with people who share the same passion for art as i do. Maybe next time i will attend to gather the experience.
Ilisha W. 47.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed soc fest very much. The food was amazing and the displays for those who took there time with the projects were very impressive. I learned a few things about brazilian, indian, jamaican, and puerto rican culture. It was nice to meet all of the students and I met a girl in my online class that was pretty cool! I did not expect for this event to be so big and informative.
Chelsea W55
ReplyDeleteWhat I found most interesting about Soc Fest is how truly diverse we are. I already knew that different groups had their own culture, but to see it all in one place was a lot for me. I learned a lot about my classmates that I probably would have never known. I hope my classmates learned a lot about myself as well. Soc Fest was just really refreshing for me.
Onyimah L.47
ReplyDeleteSad I missed it.I know that it must have been very informative.I enjoyed the video from last year. Hopefully those of us who missed it we get a chance to see the video when Mr.LaPorte posts it.
I was not expecting such a large crowed at the Soc Fest. Due to family priorities I was only able to stay for a short while but the whole duration I was present there was nonstop stimulation and conversation throughout the room. The thing I found most interesting about the Soc Fest was the vast majority of diverse cultures. For a local community college I was pleasantly surprised to see many cultures that I was not familiar with. Yes we are all students but the Soc Fest gave us the opportunity to get a sneak peek as to what our fellow classmates are like outside of the classroom.
ReplyDeleteClaire M. 46 response to Stephanie M.
DeleteIt was a great opportunity to learn about our classmates! It is really neat to know how different we all are yet we are striving for the same goal to educate and better ourselves.
In response to everyone who thought Soc Fest was awesome.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the fellowship and overwhelming feeling of pride in one’s culture that I experienced at the Soc Fest. I am happy that I was given the opportunity to present my culture in such a welcoming environment as well as gain a better understanding of other cultures.
Claire M. 46
ReplyDeleteSocFest really turned out to be a fun event. It was great to be able to meet people in that type of learning environment where everyone was accepted because of our differences. I tried some delicious foods and met very nice people who were all proud to represent their cultures and sub-cultures. I arrived late due to work but would have loved to have seen the performances on stage. Overall, this was the most fun I have ever had with a school project and I was happy to be able to share my uniqueness (equestrian subculture) with others!
Angela W 47
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed meeting everyone at Soc Fest! I thought that the people who went up on stage and did their performances were wonderful. I am always amazed how people are so open on stage. I thought it was interesting that I had so many things that I could use for my culture. I really had a hard time choosing what would "represent" me and my culture. In the end, I think it was a success.
Barbara P. 46 in response to Angela W 47
DeleteI loved the live performances! The Brazilian guy was too cool with his Brazilian martial arts! It takes alot of guts to go on stage in front of a crowd.
In response to Charles D.46
ReplyDeleteI agree whole heartedly!!! It was a great step toward unity! Maybe it will make people curious enough to make a few more steps..
I realized that there were several students that had the same fascination with racing. Just looking around it was obvious. I did not get to speak with all of them but a few.
ReplyDeleteErin L.
ReplyDeleteI had found that many of the other students come from all sorts of different cultures. I liked the diversity of the entire festival and learned a lot of new things from visiting the other tables. I had also thought going into it that my table would not have been very interesting but surprisingly a lot of people did. I found that some of the different clothing items that other students brought to be some of the most interesting things there.
Tim F. 47
ReplyDeleteThe thing that I found most interesting about Soc. Fest was the people themselves. It was great getting to meet other students in person and learn about their hobbies and histories.
The Soc Fest was so fun. It was such a pleasant surprise. I didn't expect it to be so informative, entertaining, and overall interesting. I did not expect to have such a great time at a school event. Each presentation was so interesting. The young lady with the Pakistanian dresses were so beautiful. The woman with the McDonald's was clever. The guy who sang was great. The gentleman who played his cultures instrument was really nice. The tiramisu was so off the chain. It was great to get more information on my own ancestors and how my great grandfather migrated to the US. The whole experience was wonderful. So glad to have been apart of it. I invited my mother and she had a great time as well.
ReplyDeleteJosephine B. 44 in response to Aliciea S. 82
DeleteI agree with your comment about it being a pleasant surprise. I wasn't expecting to come and learn so much about so many different cultures. I was definitely surprised that some people had so much to share about their cultural background.
Josephine B. 44
ReplyDeleteThe thing that I found most interesting about the Soc Fest was definitely the cultures of so many different people. It amazed me that some people who seemed somewhat mainstream, as we all sometimes do, turned out to be the most interesting people. Some of the people had so much to say about their culture and so many things to share. It is amazing how even though people tend to blend in with the American culture today, they still lived by so many of their cultures beliefs and practices. I thought it was wonderful. It really was interesting.
Judy S. ONLINE 50
DeleteI agree that it was an amazing festival with all of the food, people, and live performances. Even though I live in America and I'm from Laos, I will always share my culture with others and never forget where I came from. As I was observing the festival, I noticed how much our generation looked like. Two words that I describe is diversity and unity!
Judy S. ONLINE 50
ReplyDeleteThe most interesting thing about the Soc Fest was reading about others people's culture. Not only I was reading but also tasting their food from the culture they presented. As I was walking past a bunch of different culture poster boards, I felt that I was in a different world by each one I stopped by to read. I did not expect the Soc Fest to be so fun! My personal favorite was the lady who did the Southern Culture. I didn't know much about it because I just moved to the south two years ago. Her whole table was filled with southern food, jokes, and fun facts. It was a wonderful experience and so many polite people respected everybody's culture. The Soc Fest taught me so much about different cultures from Haiti to Pakistan.
Staci M 47
ReplyDeleteI was so surprised to see so many different cultures and backgrounds in this area. I say that because being from California I grew up with so many cultures and being at Soc Fest reminded me of home. I really enjoyed learning more about certain cultures and my daughter got a chance to see "difference" as well. I love that and will continue to expose her to this. I was worried first hearing about this project that I didn’t have enough culture or traditions to share. I soon found out that I couldn’t choose easily from the many traditions we had in our family to share. It brought my family closer just getting together to dig up our family culture and traditions. This is one project I really appreciated.
Staci M 47 in response to Stephanie Manning
ReplyDeleteI was thinking the same thing about not knowing our fellow students. I rarely have time to keep up with my studies, so getting to know others is a rare activity for me. I was glad we got this project it was a refreshing chance to the everyday norm.
Florence K.47 in respone to Staci M.47
DeleteI totally agree with you. It was a worthwhile project from the normal class and books day. Getting to know each other and their culture was key. I will add that sampling foods was my best part.
Unfortunately I could not make it Soc Fest. I wish I could have gone to learn some new things about different people, I think my favorite part would have been food sampling.
ReplyDeleteDonavon W. 47
ReplyDeleteThe best part of Soc Fest to me would have been the interaction with other people, getting to see how classmates were applying the material from the textbook in their cultural analysis, and how many of the participants appeared to have a genuine appreciation for culture -- whether their own or others.
Donavon W. 47 in response to Staci M 47
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. It was difficult to decide exactly what to do the project on, considering the various options. A very fun, intriguing, and all around enjoyable project.
Matt M.55
ReplyDeleteI found the soc fest to be more enjoyable than I thought it was going to be. I really enjoyed the people that got up on stage and made a presentation. Through the process of completing my own project I found that we really dont have that much culture in our household anymore except for our cooking. There were lots of really good displays of southern culture that were creatively done.
I agree with you Matt. Soc fest was much more enjoyable than I anticipated. The people who got up with actual presentations were great. I thought I would be original with the "southern" thing but Im also glad to see that Im not the only one who doesnt know about their history.
DeleteMadlyn M. 47
Matt M.55 in response to Judi S. 47
ReplyDeleteThat was also one of the best things about soc fest to me was the food. I love food so it was very interesting to test all of the different peoples food. The lady with the table full of southern culture now that was awesome and very thought out. I thought she did the best job!
Jacob J. 55
ReplyDeleteI appreciated how much in common I had with my fellow Sociology classmates concerning my heritage. I enjoyed the food displays and the few performances that were given. Though it may sound conceited my favorite part that I found interesting was when people were asking to get pictures with me in my cosplay outfit. It gives you that "I'm Awesome" feeling.
Jacob J. 55 in response to Matt M. 55
ReplyDeleteI would have to disagree with you on the accusation that the most culture we have is in our cooking. While cooking was a major subject in SocFest, it was not the only one. There were plenty of other things such as music, literature, family heirlooms, and other important artifacts that were not edible.
I was amazed and a little jealous at some of the displays of other students. I have a great family and history that I am aware of but to look around at some of these students with so much knowledge of their culture was pretty neat. I did enjoy some of the stories and seeing actual pieces of their families past right there was awesome. It really made me want to do some serious digging into my family history.
ReplyDeleteMadlyn M47
Barbara P. 46
ReplyDeleteSoc Fest wasn't too surprising for me. Many people did their projects on a "culture culture" (a country they're from) and I saw a few about sub cultures...I had done mine on motherhood and felt that it was for the most part ignored. Oh well...Not many people really do understand all that goes into motherhood and appreciate it unless they are one. I also found it discouraging that there were projects that were for the most part half-a** such as a poster made of a tiny cardboard box...really? All in all it was a nice experience, but I guess I expected more.
Ben Gallimore
ReplyDeleteI didnt really know what to expect from Socfest. I've never attended a festival like this. I was surprised CTC had so many students from such different backgrounds. It was something out of the norm being around so many different personalities. it was also a great way to connect with your classmates.
Rebecca B.
ReplyDeleteSoc Fest was interesting. I liked seeing everyones different cultures. It is really amazing how diverse a group of people can be under the layer of what you see everyday. I also like being able to look back at all my families pictures and memories.
Mina S. 46
DeleteI know, I never knew Chattahoochee Tech was so diverse.
Rebecca B. in response to Barbara P. 46
ReplyDeleteI agree how many people did their projects on their different countries culture. I also agree about the subject of motherhood and how under appreciated it is unless you have gone through everything that is becoming a mother.
Olivia G.
ReplyDeleteI didn't really know what to expect from Soc Fest. I participated in multicultural day in high school but was unsure if it would be similar to my past experience. I found many of the displays were very interesting as well as the food a lot of people brought. One display that stood out the most to me was the Rock n Roll display. It was magnificent and shows her dedication and love to the art. It is awesome to see how passionate people are about their heritage as well as their likes and interests. I definitely enjoyed the experience with my fellow classmates and hope to pop in see much more every year.
Michaela M.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know what to expect from Soc Fest. I have never been to anything like it. It was great to see so many people willing to share with others all kinds of things. The thing that I like the most about Soc Fest was seeing everyone's culture and where they come from. I also enjoyed the live performances that were performed and the things that people enjoyed doing. It was also a new experience.
Florence K.47
ReplyDeleteI loved the experience at Soc Fest . All the different taste of food, the attire on display and the photos from four generations of grandfathers. It was a good experience especially seeing people willing to talk about their culture. I enjoyed learning about other other cultures and this opened my eyes to the diversity of people.
Amber H. 78
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVED walking around and reading everyone's history. I was able to meet two young women, both from Germany. One of their family's was part of the Nazi regime, while the other escaped to America to avoid persecution. Hearing the way they grew up, where they came from, even what they ate was so exciting to me. However, I also enjoyed learning about my own family heritage. I was able to actually LEARN about where I came from and where I live now. It really makes you step back and look at the big picture of things!
Amber H. 78 in response to Michaela M.
ReplyDeleteI agree! It's amazing to see how diverse people can be, even when they live in the same area. And the live performances were great! I could tell that the Brazilian had a lot of fun with his dance and instrument. And the singer had no fear in showing people what he loves. How amazing is that? I would never have the nerve to stand in front of 100+ people and belt it out. Good for them!
Ifeyinwa O.47
ReplyDeleteSoc fest was really fun. I had a nice time meeting people, learning about their cultures, and ways to prepare some food. I also learnt that some tribes have similar cultures. I was also fascinated how a student documented her great father's history. Students display was also meaningful.
Devon H. 47.
ReplyDeleteI think the most interesting part was getting down to my own roots. Sure, it was interesting to look at all the different cultures and compare my history to theirs, but the self discovery was very revealing for me. Its not something I would have really ever gone into detail about if I hadn't been assigned a project on it.
Ilisha W. 47 response
DeleteI enjoyed that part too. I did not realize that I was really making a project explaining who I really was. I appreciated this project very much when I finished my tri-fold board because I defined who I really am. At this time in life that is very important for our own growth and development.
Devon H. 47. In response to Rec Evans.
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed the performances! I think it would have been interesting if everyone was assigned a type of performance, it was really captivating.
Emily S. 81
ReplyDeleteWhile I loved seeing all of the cultural displays, I have to admit I really enjoyed learning about my own family's roots. There was just so many traditions my family has, and foods we eat regularly, that I had no idea came from parts of our own family history. It was really cool for me to learn about!
TinaP91 @ EmilyS81 I totally agree with you. There were things I had no clue about until I started my investigation for this class project. Its awesome how some classes actually allow you to learn more about yourself instead of just about their class.
DeleteEmily S. in reply to Tim F 47
ReplyDeleteI agree! I really enjoyed meeting my fellow classmates and learning about them. Everyone was so nice and open. It was great to see the pride people took in their cultures as well.
Shayaz A 41. The Soc Fest was a very enjoyable event. I was very impressed by the whole festival. The variety of cultures and sub-cultures from different parts of the world including the United States, was a sight to see. The event was put together very well. I probably would not have ask too many questions, but while doing my assignment and asking questions I learned a lot about different cultures and how they were similar to my own.
ReplyDeleteMina S. 46
ReplyDeleteTo me, the Soc feat was very different. I loved it. It was beautiful and interesting to see the different things people brought. The music was very interesting. I met a few interesting people and everyone had so many different stories to share. It was nice to see the life where people came from.
Jessica S.
ReplyDeleteI have always loved learning about different cultures and finding similarities between them. It was a very fun and interesting way to meet people and learn about their cultures.
Chelsea B. 47
ReplyDeleteI did not find anything at the Sociology fest overly interesting. The cultures I observed reflected the normal that I see everyday. I did not learn anything about my culture that I did not already know.
lindsey h. 47
DeleteI think I would be in the same boat as you if I did not have the small part of my family culture that is different that most, my culture would be the same as most of the people at Soc Fest.
Chelsea B. 47 in response to Rebecca B.
ReplyDeleteI saw a couple of presentations that I was unfamiliar with, however, I did not see anything that was out of the normal for the area I live in.
What struck me most about the SocFest was how much care and effort people put into displaying themselves. I could tell that many of the participants had put many hours into carefully crafting what they wanted to present at the festival. I particularly enjoyed watching them as they stood or sat awkwardly behind their tables. I could see a look of concern on some of their faces as they seemed to wonder if what they thought was a good idea at home was not such a great idea now. I also felt a low level of tension in the room; as if at any moment someone was going to do or say something inappropriate. I had a great time.
ReplyDeleteI can see how a sociologist could use this event to come up with some really good, original research topics.
Marie Andree Jean-Francois
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the cultural diversity of SocFest. I began talking with a woman from Nigeria and discovered that a lot of our foods were similar. I found out new things about my culture through other cultures. I enjoyed the enthusiasm of some of the people there as when I first arrived I had no idea what it would be like so I was skeptical. I could tell that many of the people there had put countless hours into their presentations so they wanted for it to be one of the best.
TinaP91 I enjoyed walking around and learning about other cultures. I also got to know a few people there and discuss how their cultures have affected their lives. It was definitely a plus getting to taste all types of different foods. I found out that there are many different cultured food places not too far from me and am excited about going and visiting them. Learning more about people different from us makes us more worldly. Being able to connect through food and certain holidays and such makes great connections to help bring people closer together. I also got to learn more about my family's history in doing this project.
ReplyDeleteLindsey H. 47
ReplyDeleteThe most interesting part of Soc fest for me were the interesting thing I learned about my family. I had a basic knowledge of family heritage. Through research for my presentation I learned some very interesting things about my family and our history.
I was unable to make it to Soc fest due to a conflict with my class schedule. However, if I could have showed up I would have brought items from my subculture 'competitive gaming'. I play Starcraft II competitively and also enjoy watching it. I would have brought a few of my team jersey, clothing the players wear with sponsors on them while they play. A mouse and keyboard, tools that allow is to play. A person with a better mouse or keyboard could win over someone lacking one. lastly I would have brought the most important part my computer. I have a custom built rig that I use to play my game at the utmost performance.
ReplyDeleteTaylor McWilliams,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed learning more about my classmates cultures and then meeting people who had the same culture as me. I also enjoyed learning more about my culture as I did research on it.
Nadasha C
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed SocFest, you learned about different cultures and similarities between each culture. I saw some very interesting displays. A lot of students put their best effort out. Meeting new people also learning new things about my own culture
Christina Cromer
ReplyDeleteIt was very interesting to learn about the different things my class mates and people I had never even met before were into. It just goes to show how different everyone is and even though you may see some of them a couple times a week you still don't really know them that well. What I liked most was all the creative displays people had up and how much effort they put into it. it was nice to see how people really got into sharing things about them and putting their selves out there.
Naomi A. 41
ReplyDeleteSoc fest was a lot more fun than I had anticipated. The most interesting thing about Soc Fest to me was seeing all the different cultures and interests of everyone. They were all so different! All the displays, pictures, food, performances were very creative!
Michael B. 55
ReplyDeleteSoc fest was interesting. There were many different people with different backgrounds and interest's. The food was interesting from different cultures. Soc fest was different than I had imagined and a lot of fun!
Krista P. 47
ReplyDeleteAs much as I disliked missing the soc fest, I really had no choice. I was ill and in the hospital, thus not able to attend. I have read many of these posts and really wish I would have been able to attend.
Krista P. 47
ReplyDeleteAs much as I disliked missing the soc fest, I really had no choice. I was ill and in the hospital, thus not able to attend. I have read many of these posts and really wish I would have been able to attend.
Krista P. 47
ReplyDeleteAs much as I disliked missing the soc fest, I really had no choice. I was ill and in the hospital, thus not able to attend. I have read many of these posts and really wish I would have been able to attend.
Krista P. 47
ReplyDeleteAs much as I disliked missing the soc fest, I really had no choice. I was ill and in the hospital, thus not able to attend. I have read many of these posts and really wish I would have been able to attend.
Krista P. 47 in resonse to Christina D.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like everyone had a great time. I really wish I could have made it. I'm really sad I didn't get to try all the corn bread, it sounds like you maybe on to something. I can see it now the new Georgia flag in Honey Boo Boos' hand "you better red-en-neck-a-nize" with a big ol' slice of corn bread. Totally joking, but your post totally brightened my day as I can only imagine thanks.
Krista P. 47 in resonse to Christina D.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like everyone had a great time. I really wish I could have made it. I'm really sad I didn't get to try all the corn bread, it sounds like you maybe on to something. I can see it now the new Georgia flag in Honey Boo Boos' hand "you better red-en-neck-a-nize" with a big ol' slice of corn bread. Totally joking, but your post totally brightened my day as I can only imagine thanks.
Krista P. 47 in resonse to Christina D.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like everyone had a great time. I really wish I could have made it. I'm really sad I didn't get to try all the corn bread, it sounds like you maybe on to something. I can see it now the new Georgia flag in Honey Boo Boos' hand "you better red-en-neck-a-nize" with a big ol' slice of corn bread. Totally joking, but your post totally brightened my day as I can only imagine thanks.
Alexis Goodie 84- I agree with most of the post….the most interesting thing was other peoples culture, and how they presented…. the food and also some of their personal hobbies were amazing…A lot of people went over and above with their show cases…I saw people taking pictures with some of the people that even dressed up as characters…thought that was pretty cool. Another thing I always enjoy when it comes to other Cultures is food and that is because I love food and am always interested in trying new different foods. Over all I liked that it was for sure a good family event…I took my four year old Son and my Sister and they really enjoyed themselves and were amazed by some of the things they seen.
ReplyDeleteStephanie F. 47
ReplyDeleteI thought it was fascinating to see so many different cultures. It was really interesting to learn about foreign cultures. There were several people from overseas who were very passionate about showing people thier unique cultures.
Stephanie F. In response to Alexis G.
ReplyDeleteIt was really cool to see so many different foods and how people went over and beyond who were passionate about their cultures.