Worlds Apart

It amazes me how different America is depending on where you are. I am from California, a pretty diverse place if you ask me. Coming to texas for school, I expected some cultural differences, and was interested to see how different my hometown was from Dallas. I have to be honest-not much. Sure Dallas drivers are slower, restaurants don't let you replace chicken with tofu in your meal, and people are allowed to ride in the back of pick-up trucks, but overall, I was disappointed that no one was wearing cowboy boots around campus. One thing that does strike me, is how open people are about being racist. In California, races are not that big of an issue, and if someone says something racist, the majority of the people around are offended. While I think it would be difficult going from somewhere that is more open are racist feelings to somewhere that is more accepting, I'm finding it hard to do the opposite. Being half way across the country really makes me realize how different our culture can be.

Stuck in the SMU Bubble

Being here at SMU, I almost feel like I am in my own little world. When I think about it, I unattached I feel from what's going on in the real world. I have never been a huge TV watcher, or newspaper reader, but I find myself knowing less and less about what's going on. While living at home, I think I depended on my mom for the worldly updates. Now, I sometimes feel embarrassed for being so out of the loop. As far as the upcoming election is concerned, I have no idea what is going on- which is somewhat sad. I sometimes forget how simple it is to go online and read top stories, which I am sure would keep me updated, but at the end of the day, the last thing I want is to read more. I'd rather sleep, sadly enough. My mom has been urging me to register for an absentee ballot since my home state is California, but I don't even feel like I know enough to vote responsibly. I bet Schumaker would say that I am too self-absorbed, and following the trend of my narcissistic generation. But I think voting without knowing your stuff is worse than not voting at all. I'm going to start working on that.

Religion Response

I responded to Brittney's post on religion, and how she feels like the minority here at SMU because of her religious views.  She came from somewhere where she was part of the majority, and now feels out of the loop when it comes to holiday traditions, etc.  I had a similar experience in middle school, where I felt like that minority.  

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