This year in World Issues I have learnt a great deal about the many problems that are currently occurring throughout the world. This course has has taught me what it means to be a global citizen, and how I can personally make a difference in the world.
An issue that I really enjoyed discussing with my class mates were the issues surrounding global disparity. We heatedly discussed the problems that the distance between developing countries and developed countries presents - in terms of sending aid - especially water. Most methods of transporting water are far to expensive, because water is so heavy. This lead to us discussing the possibility of transporting people to the water, however this would lead to problems in itself (overcrowding). The solution that most of us seemed to agree on was that inventions such as the water bike and straw, which act to purify dirty water are the best step forward - although these products are sometimes too expensive for the people who need them the most to afford.
In this course I was also given the opportunity to develop my debating skills, I gained confidence over the year, and no longer became afraid to voice my opinion on a topic. I especially enjoyed taking part in the discussions at the end of each ISU presentation.
Finally with regards to how I will be using the skills and knowledge I have accumulated in this course in the future. I plan on using the knowledge I have learned to educate others, and raise awareness as to how to become a global citizen. I have personally seen the poverty that plagues parts of the world and witnessed the conditions that some people are forced to live in every day. I know that raising awareness for issues in foreign countries can be challenging, especially when we may see no effects of the contribution we make. However if there is one thing that I have definitely learned in this course it is that change starts with acceptance and self driven determination, qualities that every person has, as long as they are willing to take the first step.
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