Final assignment

I have graduated from university and I am planning a trip around the world. I have one stop in each of these regions.

1. United States- New York
2. Asia- Tokyo, Japan
3. Africa- Cairo, Egypt
4. Europe- London, Great Britain
5. Middle East- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
6. Oceana- Sydney, Australia
7. South America- Brasilia, Brazil
8. Canada- Ottawa, Ontario

This plan trip will cost from around US $4628- $6108. I will have $30,000 for this vacation. I will stop at each place for a month and a half, which is 6 weeks each. All together would be exactly a year. The places listed below will be in the order I travel in.

Canada- Ottawa, Ontario

Points of interest I will see- The Rideau Canal, Canada Science and Technology Museum (Adults-$6.00), Canada Dance Festival (Adults- $16)

The Rideau Canal is 126 miles long. It links Lake Ontario at Kingston and the Ottawa River. It was a significant place because it used to be a secure supply line between Upper and Lower Canada in case Americans cut trade along the St. Lawrence River. Now, it is a playground for kids to skate in the winter and for boaters in the summer.

The Canada Science and Technology Museum is Canada's largest science and technology museum. This museum is suitable for all ages and I get to discover some of the most important scientific objects in Canada.

The Canada Dance Festival includes exciting dance performances by break dance acrobatics and hip hop dancers. It is a chance to see some of Canada's best DJs and MCs on the stage.

Hotel I will stay- Holiday Inn ($100/day)

Address: 101 Kanata Avenue, Ottawa, ON Canada, K2T 1E6

Phone: (613) 271-3057

United states- New York

Places I will go- Strawberry fields, Times Square, Federal Hall

Strawberry fields is an international garden of peace that features the planting of 121 nations. It is tear drop shaped parcel of land shaded by American elms gently sway down curving paths amidst a profusion of shrubs, bountiful flowerbeds and isolated groves of trees. The strawberry field was named after the famous Beatles song, "Strawberry Fields Forever". Strawberry Fields was the name of an orphanage in Liverpool.

Times Square is the busiest area in New York City because it is the mere intersection of major streets. There are many theatres there in Times Square, giving me an opportunity to watch entertaining shows.

Federal Hall is one of the most famous buildings in American History. Federal Hall was the location where the Stamp Act was signed into congress on October 7th, 1765 and the Bill of Rights was signed by William the Orange on September 5th, 1789.

Hotel I will stay- The Ritz Carlton, New York, Battery Park

Address: 50 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019 USA

Phone: (210) 308-9100

South America- Brasilia, Brazil

Places I will go- The Brasilia National Park, Museum of Indian, The Cerrado

The Brasilia National Park include the basins of the Rivers Torto and Bananal with landscapes formed by open country, scrublands and ciliary forests, as well as two mineral water swimming-pools.

The Museum of Indian is one of the 24 museums within the Federal Capital that tell its own story and trace Brasil's course through history.

Visiting the Cerrado is discovering the well known beauty of the natural world in Brasil with its twisted trees, the hidden waterfalls, grottoes, lakes, natural swimming pools, caverns and nature trails. These phenominal sights constantly surprise the visitor with their rare species of fauna and flora.

Hotel I will stay- Aracoara Hotel

Fax: 3328-9067

Phone: 3328-9222-0800-61-4881

Europe- London, Great Britain

Places I will go- Tate Modern, Natural History Museum, The tower of London

Tate Modern is Britain's national museum of modern art. It is located in the former Bankside Power Station on the banks of the River Thames. The gallery displays many wonderful exhibitions, contemporary work, and installations.

The Natural History Museum includes a permanent dinosaur exhibition as well as a collection of the biggest, tallest, and rarest animals in the world. There is a life sized model of a Blue Whale, the 40 million year old spider, the earthquake simulator and an elephant bird egg.

The Tower of London is a Royal Place, fortress, prison, place of execution, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house which has 900 years of history. It is one of the most famous fortified buildings in the world

Hotel I will stay- Threstle London Heathrow Hotel ($82/day)

Africa- Cairo, Egypt

Places to go- Emir Taz Palace, Andalusian Garden

Emir Taz Palace was built in 1352 to celebrate a marriage between Emir Taz and the sultan An-Nasir Mohammed's daughter. It was transformed into the first Egyptian Girls' School by the 19th century. Today, it is used as a depot for educational supplies.

The Andalusian Garden is one of the few green spaces which survived the urban sprawl. It is located in Gezira between Qasr al-Nil Bridge and Sixth October Bridge. It is a park minutes away from the downtown area. All steps and benches are decorated with fine and colourful mosaic.

Hotel to stay- Cairo Tel Hotel

Adress: Maadi Entrance Maadi, Cairo

Phone Number: 20-2-3506787

Middle East- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Places to go- Town of Balad, Naseef House, Floating Mosque at the coast of Red Sea

The Town of Balad is one of the historical and religious sites in Jeddah. Balad in Jeddah is a 2500 year old town which blends the modern with the age old architecture of the city.

Naseef House in Jeddah is considered one of the oldest buildings in the city. It is owned by one of the merchant's clans of the city.

Floating Mosque at the coast of Red Seain in Jeddah is a must in the itinerary of all Muslim pilgrims and is also known as the White Mosque. It is a great sightseeing place.

Hotel to stay- Jeddah Hilton Hotel ($154/day)

Address: North Corniche RdJeddah, SC 21462 Saudi Arabia

Asia- Tokyo, Japan

Places to go- Tokyo Disneyland/ Disney Sea, Asakusa, Yasukuni-jinja

Asakusa is home to many popular shops and restaurants as well as the famous Senso-ji temple. It is a great place for dining, city walk sightseeing, walking, and shopping.

Yasukuni-jinja is a shrine built in memory of those who lost their lives defending Japan with a large gate that stands at the entrance. Many officials still come and offer prayer annually on August 15, the anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II.

Hotel to stay-Hotel Nikko Tokyo ($153/day)

Address: 1-9-1 Daiba, Minato-KuTokyo

Phone: 135-8625

Oceana- Sydney, Australia

Places to go- Kuringai Chase National Park, Taronga Zoo, Oceanworld Manly

Kuringa Chase National Park provides a wonderful scenary of pristine beaches, wildflowers, birdlife and native fauna. There is aboriginal rock art on several trails with tours available.

Taronga Zoo includes Koalas, kangaroos, wallabies as well as a collection of Australia Fauna. In addition, there are animals around the world for sightseeing. The Taronga Zoo offers great Sydney views on the harbour. There are ferries available from Circular Quay.

The Oceanworld gives me the opportunity to watch sharks, giant stingrays, turtles and shoals of fish in a 4 million litre Oceanarium being hand- fed.

Hotel to stay- Hotel Ibis Sydney Airport ($126/day)

Address: 205 O Riordan StreetSydney, NSW 2020 AU

Blog Apres' Quiz

1. What did you like the most about this course?

What I liked the most about this course was the limited time we have to finish the assignments and homework. All assignments and homework are due at midnight on Friday nights. Therefore, giving me a weekend without worries. This forced me to do my homework and assignments straight away to get them in on time. I also liked the way we post blogs on a website to hand in our homework. It is very neat and eligible. Also, I have easy access to the information on the website because I have a computer at home. I enjoyed the presentations given by the three speakers. The presentations were very interesting and provided a lot of valuable information.

2. What did you like the least about this course? (other than the teacher)

What I liked the least about this course are the constant assignments and homework given each day. I also disliked the way we have to face the computer for four hours each day. Furthermore, I did not enjoy the gruesome videos this course required us to watch, but these videos did teach me something important to know.

3. What would you change to make it better?

I would change the way students have to face the computers for four consecutive hours each day because it is bad for the students' eyes.

Quiz 3

1. Drug notes
2. STI's
3. Birth Control

Scenario of a life time (II)

Student loan: $150
Mortgage (Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board): $1360.43
Car payment (Mitsubishi Eclipse): $ 1187
Strata Fee: $100
Property taxes: $125
Lifestyle costs: $2148
Savings: ---
Over spend: $462
Total Monthly: $3712

Scenario of a life time (I)

Student loan: $250
Mortgage (lower mainland- Burnaby, SFU): $1387.13
Car payment (toyota corolla): $720
Strata Fee: $100
Property Taxes: $125
Lifestyle costs: $1557.3
Savings: ----
Over spend: $639.43
Total Monthly: $3889.43

Lifestyle

1. Define Lifestyle?
Lifestyle is a way an individual or group lives formed by different habits, attitudes, tasts, moral standards, and economic levels. Each individual has a different lifestyle depending on the way they plan things because lifestyle is the pattern of beviour in which individuals live life. The cost of each individual a month is different according to the things an individual needs and wants.

2. Do you want a better lifestyle then you have now, when you are independent from your parents?
I do not expect a better lifestyle then I have now when I am independent from my parents because I already live a great life.

3. Do you think you can provide yourself a lifestyle as good as you have now?
I think I can provide myself a lifestyle as good as I have now if I record my expenses to help me plan for my needs and wants. If I spend my money carefully, I believe I will have the ability to live a better life as good as I have now.

4. How much do you cost your parents every month?
Including water fee, electricity fee, food cost, house rent, school fee and the cost of materialistic goods, I cost my parents about 1000 dollars every month. I also participate in many extra curricular activies. Therefore, I owe my parents 200 dollars more a month.

5. How is your Post Secondary School going to be paid for?
My post secondary school is going to be paid for with my scholarship if I get one and with the money I saved up. My parents are going to pay for most of the tuition money, but I will have to earn some money myself.

Part 2- Infections

1. Virus or Bacteria
2. Curable or not
3. How do you get it?
4. 3 symptoms Men and Women

Chlamydia

1. Bacteria
2. Curable with one single dose of antibiotics
3. Chlamydia can be passed along by having unprotected oral, anal or vaginal sex
4. Women-Burning while urinating, vaginal discharge or a change in normal discharge, bleeding between menstrual cycles, or during/after intercourse

Men- Itching of the penis, pain while urinating, discharge from the penis

HIV

1. Virus
2. Not curable
3. HIV can be transmitted through contact with infected body fluids such as vaginal secretions, semen, pre-semen, breast milk, and blood. It can also be transmitted through anal, vaginal or oral sex. Furthermore, HIV can be transmitted through sharing needles or when infected blood gets inside your body.
4. Constant weight loss and fatigue, night sweats, loss of appetite, constant diarrhea and recurring yeast infections

HPV

1. Virus
2. Not curable
3. HPV can be transmitted though skin-to-skin contact including sexual activities.
4. Most people who get HPV don't have any signs or symptoms. However, people do get genital warts which are usually painless.

Gonorrhea

1. Bacteria
2. Curable using one dose of oral antibiotics
3. Gonorrhea is spread through unprotected oral, anal, and virginal sex with an infected person. It can also be spread from an infected mother to her baby during birth.
4. Women-Burning during urination, rectal pain, itching, bleeding discharge, vaginal bleeding or pain

Men- Discharge from the penis, burning when urinating, painful or swollen testicles

Herpes

1. Virus
2. Not curable
3. Genital Herpes is spread through skin-to-skin contact with an infected area, typically during oral, anal or vaginal sex. A herpes infection can also be transmitted from a mother to her baby during birth and through kissing
4. Itchiness of genitals, small blisters in the vagina or on the vulva, cervix, the penis, testicles, anus, thighs or buttocks, tender lumps on the groin, fever or headaches, blisters often burst leaving painful sores that may dry up leaving scabbing which may fall off, painful urination, and slight tingling or burning may be a sign that an active outbreak is coming
   

Hepatitis B

1. Virus
2. Incurable
3. Hepatitis B can be transmitted through anal, vaginal or oral sex with an infected partner. It can also be passed on from a mother to her baby during birth and sharing blood through needles.
4. In many cases, a person with Hepatitis B will not have symptoms that are noticeable for a long period of time after the infection

Part 1- Contraception

-Effectiveness %
-Pros
-Cons
-STI protection

Condom (male)
-97%
-Condoms are the best protection against Sexually Transmitted Infections. The Condoms also stops bacteria and viruses from infecting yourself and provides protection against unwanted pregnancy
-might slip off or break during sex, some people are allergic to latex, some people might need to add lubricant inside the condom to increase sensitivity
-Condoms are the only contraception that can prevent STIs. Condoms can prevent against most STIs of used consistenly and correctly.

Condom (Female)
-95%
-protection from unwanted pregnancy and STIs
-Some girls may find the condom difficult to insert, makes a rustling sound during sex, expensive ($3 each)
-female condoms protect you from most STIs

Oral Contraceptive (Pill)
-99.9%
-Oral Contraceptive pills are the most effective form of contraception. The pill regulates the menstrual cycle, reduces menstual flow, reduces acne, protects against certain cancers, and is completely reversible. Once the women is off the pill, the body resumes back to it's normal cycle.
-Oral Contraceptive pills may cause side effects such as irregular bleeding, breast tenderness, weight gain, headaches, and nausea. These side effects generally disappear after a few months.
-does not protect against STIs

Day After Pill
-99%
-Emergency contraception can be used 3-5 days after intercourse to prevent pregnancy. However, the sooner it is used, the better it works. There are 2 types of emergency pills and both methods come with clear and simple instructions. If implantation does occur, the emergency contraceptive will not interupt the pregnancy or put the fetus at risk.
-It causes side effects like nausea or vomiting. If you vomit within an hour of taking the emergency contraceptive, you will have to retake the dose.
-These pills do not prevent against STIs

IUD (Intrauterine Contraceptive Device)
-99%
-IUD provides up to 5 years of contraception. It has no negative impact on future fertility once removed. The IUD should not alter the timing of your periods. Women who uses an IUD have a lower rate pf ectopic pregnancy compared to women who do not use any birth control
-Women may find their periods get heavier and more crampy. The IUD may cause irregular bleeding or spotting, perforating the uterus (making a small hole in the uterus), infection, or expulsion
-IUD does not prevent against STIs or from HIV

Vasectomy
-97.8%
-It is the most effective contraception controlled by a guy. It is easy, permanent and relieves women of contraceptive burdens.
-There might be swelling after the surgery, but the most common problem is that a man will come to regret his decision. This surgery is difficult and costly to reverse
-Vasectomy does not prevent against STIs

Spermicide
-79% (typical use)
-Provides protection against pregnancy, bacterial infections and pelvic inflammatory disease. It can also be used as an emergency contraception
-Spermicides are not a very effective method of birth control. It is messy and is effective for only an hour. It must be inserted right before sex. Sometimes, it can also irritate the entrance of the vagina and the tip of the penis. Using spermicide will increase your risk of HIV transmission. Furthermore, you may be allergic to spermicide.
-Spermicides can protect you against some STIs like Chlamydia.

Deop Provera
-99.7% in preventing pregnancy
-It does not have to be taken once everyday because it is reversable. 50% of women will stop having period all together within a year of starting deop provera, but it is not unhealthy.
-Cause bone density loss, irregular bleeding, weight gain, headaches and mood changes
-Deop Provera does not protect against STIs or HIV

Withdrawal
-81%
- Withdrawal is better than nothing
- Withdrawal is not very effective because there may be sperm in the pre-ejaculation and only one sperm is needed to make a girl pregnant. Withdrawal requires a lot of self control and practice. It is difficult to get the timing right. The most common problem is that many men pulls out too late.
-Withdrawal does not prevent STIs

Blog questions

Does it make sense?
1. How is the legal age of consent contrary to our societies beliefs?

The legal age of consent is contrary to our societies beliefs because the age for having a driving license is 16, the age for signing up for military service is 16, the age to have the right to vote is 18, and the legal drinking age 19. It does not make sense that the age of consent is 14, which is two years younger than the required age for signing up for military service and the required age to have a driving license. The government believes teens are not responsible and mature, but the government makes 14 the age of consent. Many adults believe teenagers do not think carefully about the consequences before putting things into action. Therefore, the government stated a law that a person who is 19 is officially an adult. It is unreasonable for the age of consent to be 14. Teenagers might think that they are mature enough to make decisions in life for themselves. However, teenagers will not know how to handle difficult situations in life when they are in trouble. Therefore, 14 is not an appropriate age for children to have consent.

2. Should this be a legal issue or should it just be a moral issue?

This should be a legal issue because it affects all teenagers in Canada. Many people from the United States uses this law to their advantage and harm the 14 year old children in Canada. If this is made a legal issue, less girls and boys in Canada will be involved in dangerous activities because the children will know they are doing something illegal and will stop after realizing. Canada will be a safer place for citizens to live in because the parents will not have to worry as much about their children. Also, less lives will be ruined because of addiction to drugs, uncontrollable alcohol intake, and the sex trade. If this is made a legal issue, we will be able to keep our future generations safe from these dangerous activities.

Rules of sex
With consideration of 3 main purposes of sex & the legal ages for the other rights of passage, create a set of 6 rules to follow before sex can be engaged in.
From what age should these rules be applied?

Sex

Define sex
Secual activities: activities associated with sezual intercourse

Purpose of sex

• Procreation
• To become "one" with partner
• To get pleasure
• Satisfy Psychological need

Facts

• 37% of teens surveyed are waiting until they get married to have sex
• 28% of teens 15-17 have reported having intercourse at least once by age 20-24 this increases to 80%
• 41% of males 15-17 have reported having more than one sexual partner int he previous year
• 29% of females 15-17 have reported having more than one sexual partner in the precious year
• Average age both male a female have sex for the first time in Canada is 16.5
• 30% of grade 9 students and 54% of grade 11 students used the pill last time they had intercourse
• 29% of males 15-19 and 44% of males 20-24 do not use condoms
• teenagers who drink alcohol are more likely to have sex than youths who do not drink
• heavy alcohol use tripled the likelihood of teenage sexual activity among white males

So what can be considered sex?

Depends on

• personal values

- Culture/religion

- Peers

- Parents

STI's are acquired by

Contact with

• Blood
• Semen
• Vaginal Secretions

During

• Oral sex
• Vaginal sex
• Anal sex
• Sharing needles

Best ways to protect yourself

• Abstinence
• Test before sex
• Condom use
• Dental Dam use
• Open communication with partner
• Reduce # of partners

Rights of passage

• Drivers license 16
• Sign up for military service 16
• Right to vote 18
• Legal drinking age 19
• Age of consent 14

Teenage prgnancy

A Female Perspective

1. What would you do if you were pregnant?
If I was pregnant, the first thing I would do is to talk to my parents and boyfriend to ask for help. I would be very ashamed and disappointed in myself because I am suppose to be responsible for my actions. I would like to check at the hospital to see if I'm actually pregnant or not, just in case it was a mistake. I would be a little scared at first, but I think I will get through this situation with support from my friends and family. I will not be hiding from reality because doing so will not solve the problem.
2. Would you tell the baby's father? Why or why not?
I would tell the baby's father because I would like the baby's father to take responsibility of the baby. Many boys would abandon their girlfriend and the child and run away because they did not want to deal with the child. I would like the support from the baby's father more than anyone else. He should take care of the child to the best of his ability because it is his duty to do so.
3. How would having a child affect your life?
Having a child would have a tremendous affect on my daily life. The child needs daily parental care, but do not think I am ready to raise a child. I know there are many problems in raising a child. First of all, when I am not financially stable, I will be involved in many expanses like buying milk powder, bottles, diapers, blankets, and clothes. Without knowing the proper way to raise a child, I will have to learn. At this age, I am not mature enough to handle problems I might encounter in the future. Also, people will judge me based on the baby only. There will definitely be pressure and stress brought on me.
4. How would you feel about giving your child up for adoption?
I don't feel that giving my child up for adoption is a good idea because I do not want the child to think his or her real parents did not want him or her. The child might think that he or she is a mistake and will have low self esteem. This would affect the child for the rest of his or her life. Many parents who gave their child up for adoption regret it later because they might not see the child again. I would face my problem and raise the child to the best of my ability.
5. How would you feel about keeping the baby and raising it?
I would certainly feel pressured and stressed about keeping the baby and raising it because the baby needs to be taken care of. I will have to learn how to raise a baby properly and handle school at the same time. This is going to be difficult because raising a baby requires a lot of money. If I do not have a job, then I will not be financially ready to raise a baby. I would have to study very hard at school to get a well paid job in the future. All these jobs combined together will make me tired and stressed everyday.
6. Would you marry the baby's father?
I would marry the baby's father because I want the baby to live with his or her father. I want the baby to have a nice happy family instead of just having a single parent. If the baby lives in a happy environment, it will grow up not feeling a part of them is missing. Furthermore, I want the father to raise the child with me because it is his responsibility to.
7. How would your parents feel if you were pregnant?
My parents would expect me to go to them for help when I am in trouble. They could be shocked or horrified at first, but they will not abandon me to handle this situation alone. I know that they will help me think of a good solution to the problem. They might also support me financially if I am in a poor situation. I might let my parents take care of my baby for a couple of days if I desperately need the time to work.
8. How would your friends feel about you if you were pregnant?
My friends would be shock and surprised if I were pregnant, but they will help me through. They will support me to the best of their ability and try to help me think of a good solution. My friends would talk to me and assist me when I need their company.
9. Would you want to keep seeing the baby's father?
I would want to keep seeing the baby's father if he takes responsibility for the child and loves me. I need to maintain a good relationship with him because we are going to live together for the rest of my life. Also, the baby needs support from his or her father, so I do not want him to leave.

A Male Perspective

1. How would you feel if your girlfriend was pregnant?
If my girlfriend was pregnant, I would take the role of the father and try to find a job to support the family. If one job is not enough for the expanses of the family, I will work two or more jobs if necessary. I will try to make my girlfriend happy and make her feel safe. I would think this is the role of being the father of the baby.
2. What do you think you and she should do?
I think she and I should work together and discuss what to do with our baby. We should find ways to keep the baby healthy. Also, we should learn how to raise the baby properly and start forming a family. We should seek help or advise from the social workers in the community.
3. How would having a child affect your life?
Once I have a child, I have to play the role of a father and educate him or her. I need to teach and expose him or her to different training. Also, I have to work harder to earn enough money to support the financial needs of the family. I would have to sacrifice entertainments for the sake of the baby. I need to learn to stay calm when handling dangerous situations involving the baby.
4. How would you feel about giving your child up for adoption?
Giving up my child up for adoption is not a good idea because the baby is my responsibility. I do not want the baby to not live with his or her real parents. I also do not want the baby to suffer because of my mistake. The baby will feel abandoned and will not be happy when he or she grows up. Many adopted children tend to feel less wanted compared to other kids, since his or her parents did not want him or her. Adopted children usually stay away from other kids and refuse to socialize. I know that I will regret giving my child up for adoption later in life because I will not be able to see the baby anymore.
5. How would you feel about keeping the baby and raising it?
Because the baby is my child, I have the responsibility to raise the baby and keep the baby healthy. I should be more than happy to keep the baby safe. I would like to perform the role of a father. I always have to give up my time for my personal development temporarily in order to raise the baby
6. Would you marry your girlfriend?
If I love my girlfriend and wish to stay with her forever, I would marry my girlfriend. This way, we can handle situations and solve problems together. Getting married is a way of building a family. My girlfriend would not be mad at me for not taking my responsibility. Besides, to form a family is a mutual interest of a man and a woman.
7. How would your parents feel if they knew your girlfriend was pregnant?
My parents will give me a parental advise if they knew my girlfriend was pregnant. They would help me think of solutions to the problem and assist me in the best of their ability. They would definitely be mad at me for not taking the precautions of not getting my girlfriend pregnant.
8. How would your friends feel about you if they knew your girlfriend was pregnant?
My friends would be proud of me if they knew my girlfriend was pregnant. They would congratulate me for being a father. They would think I'm great and will treat me well. Many will assist me when I need their help and be supportive. But some of them will find excuses to not help me.
9. Would you want to keep seeing your girlfriend?
I would keep seeing my girlfriend because I love her and will gladly spent my entire life with her. I would keep her company whenever I can and try my best to make her happy. Also, I will raise the baby together with her and help her through hard time. I will build a stable and happy family.

Drugs

What is a drug?
A chemical substance used for its effects on bodily processes.

Why are teens & drugs a concern?

• Formative years where life time behaviours are developed
• Brain is still developing
• Willing to take bigger risks
• More trusting
• Desire to prove themselves

Harm reduction vs Just say no

• assumes you will use at some point
• wants to keep you alive
• focuses on reduction of frequency
• limiting quantity
• restricting combinations
• awareness of dangerous situations

How do you think drug use has changed over the years?
Poly drug use- use of one or more drugs together or in seccession

How alchol affects you depends on

• how much alcohol is consumed
• the time period in which it is consumed
• how much food is in the stomach
• body weight
• experience

Alcohol facts

• Binge drinking can lead to permanent brain damage
• alcohol-related accidents are the #1 killer of teens
• Alcohol poisoning occurs when you drink too much alcohol too fast, which can lead to coma or even death
• The younger you are when you start drinking, the more likely you are to have a problem with alcohol
• College students spend more on alcohol then on textbooks
• Hour for each drink to be used by the body

Critical signs for alcohol poisoning

• Mental confusion, stupor, coma, or person cannot to roused
• Vomiting
• Seizures
• Slow breathing (fewer than eight breaths per minute)
• Irregular breathing (10 seconds or more between breaths)
• Hypothermia (low body temperature), bluish skin colour, paleness

TCO2

1. Discuss how your thoughts about prostitution changed since Friday's presentation.
Since Friday's presentation, I never thought prostitutions are being controlled by pimps who beat them up and take all their money. I also never thought prostitutions are related to drugs and guns. The life on the streets are far worse compared to a normal high school life because it is life threatening on the streets. I was suprised when the speaker told me about the percentage and the age range of people who enter the sex trade. The speaker taught me that people will do things that they don't normally do to get drugs. It is really scary to know that people will betray their best friends by recruiting them just to obtain drugs. It was neccessary for me to know how pimps recruit people to work for them. Pimps say things to make girls confident and buy things for the girls which the girls owe back later. The girls go to parties the pimps plan and receive free drugs and alcohol. After a few months, the girls should be addicted to the drugs. Then the pimps would threaten the girls by telling them that they owe the pimps money for the drugs and they will have to return the money by working for the pimps. The pimps sometimes threaten the lives of the girls' families. The girls should be too scared to tell their parents about the debt and will do whatever the pimp ask them to do. The pimps ruin peoples' lives. Girls who are prostitutes might have begun because of survival. They might have started being prostitutes when they are 14 years old. Girls do not know the laws like the pimps do and the pimps use the laws to their advantage.
2. What things will you do now to protect yourself and your friends from recruitment?
In my opinion, I would avoid attending parties with people I do not know well. Most of the time, I do not go to parties where drinking, and drug using are permitted. If the location of the party is somewhere I am not familiar with, I will not attend it. If I do attend a party, I will go in big groups of friends. Therefore, we can look out for each other. Also, I will avoid hanging out with people who look like they are involved with drugs. I will not be easily persuaded. Also, I will not take anything strangers offer me, so I will not owe anybody anything. If one of my friends are involved in anything related to drugs or the sex trade, I will leave them and find new friends to hang out with even if it means breaking our friendships because they might try to harm me in some ways.

Character Profile

Name: Mary
Age: 26
Place of birth: Vancouver
Education: Elementary school
Prostitution: Since 16 years old
Drug History: 1.Cigarette 2. Pot 3. Cocaine 4. Heroin
Years from experimentation to addiction: 1
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Mary was a smart and athletic girl until she started skipping school with new friends she made at school. After a month or so, she ran away from home due to stress and pressure her family brought on her because of her failing grades. She dropped out of grade 7 in elementary school when she was 13. When she wandered the streets wondering where to go, she spotted her new friends huddled in a corner on the streets smoking cigarettes and taking drugs. Mary was horrified since she didn't know her new friends did such things. One of her friends spotted her and dragged Mary towards her new friends. Mary was scared, but explained what happened. Then she was offered a cigarette to relax and calm down from running away. Mary took it because she knew her friends were going to help her find a place to stay. Her friends then talked her into taking a little puff of pot. At first Mary refused, but her friends dared her to try some, so she did. The next thing she knew, she was smoking more and more pot. Her friends then took Mary to a house to party where there were many alcoholics and drug addicts. Her friends introduced Mary to many boys and one of them offered Mary some cocaine. Mary refused politely. After a while, her friends left her with a boy to talk to other people. Mary was really scared. The boy who sat with her told Mary that she was pretty, then offered her cocaine again. Mary was too scared to refuse, therefore she took some. Mary hung out with the boy very often the next week. She felt safe around him because the boy was tall and handsome. Before Mary knew, she was injecting heroin into her body. She lived at the boy's friends house. There were a lot of other girls who lived there. Mary never realized that the house she was living in was owned by a pimp. One day, the pimp came by and told Mary that she owed him 2000 dollars for the cocaine and heroin her boyfriend provided her. When she was 16, she became a prostitude because she needed drugs more and more each day, but had no other way of obtaining drugs. She was 26 years old when she died from a gun shooting on the streets.

Addiction

What is addiction?

• Uncontrollable, compulsive drug seeking and use, even in the face of negative health and social consequences

Two types

• Physical addiction

- body requires the addictive substance to feel normal

- used to relieve physiological symptoms of illness

• Psychological addiction- a person's need to use a drug out of desire for the effects it produces

Stages of addiction

1. Non use
2. Experimental use
3. Occasional
4. Regular
5. Abuse and problem use
6. Addiction or Dependency

Incidence of Addiction

• Alcohol addiction 5.5% or 1 in 18
• Other drugs 1.47% or 1 in 68
• 83 alcoholics in the school right now
• 22 drug addicts in the school right now

Relapse rates

• smoking 60-90%
• alcohol 65% +
• cocaine 80%+
• crystal meth 90%+

More addiction facts

• Percentage of canadians who are high risk drinkers: 13.6%
• Or 202 students in WVSS are high risk drinkers
• The amount the canadian economy loses per year due to substance abuse in the workplace: 18.6 billion

Some facts

• 90% of property and personal crimes are drug related

Marijuana (BC bud)

• 40-60% of Bc is laced with crystal meth
• not "all natural" heavily fertilized
• grown indoors hydroponically

Marijuana

• Active ingredient Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
• depressant
• has been linked to early onset schizophrenia
• has been linked to cancer
• effects short term memory
• effects motivation

Alcohol

• depressant
• very damaging to the teenage brain
• effects memory- hippocampus
• effects judgement- emigdulla
• effects every organ in the body
• considered a gateway drug
• When you pass out it is a sign your brain is shutting down (you are closer to death than you think)
• Mixing alcohol with other depressants is extremely dangerous
• Mixing alcohol with Tylenol can be deadly
• Never leave someone who has passed from drinking. Even better get them to hospital

Ecstasy

• Chemical name for Ecstasy- mthylenediozymethamphetamine
• Stimulant & Hallucinogen
• Heightens senses- heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature (hyperthermia)
• effects serotonin system
• can permanently damage brain & cause depression
• effects memory

Rohypnol & GHB

• Central nervous system depressant
• Mixed with alsohol they can cause unconsciousness and even death

Ketamine

• Anesthetic
• Can cause dream like states & hallucinations
• Used in veterinary clinics
• dangerous on its own but extremely dangerous when used with other depressants

Opiates

• From the opium plant
• used both legally and illegally
• opium, heroin, morphine, codeine
• central nercous system depressants
• extremely dangerous when mixed with other depressants
• highly addictive

Cocaine

• Effects the dopamine system in the brain (reward)
• Most powerful stimulant from a natural source
• Can permanently damage brain
• highly addictive

Crystal Meth

• Central nercous system stimulant
• active ingredient Psuedoephefrine
• highly addictive
• Severe withdrawal symptoms
• cooked with multiple chemicals
• permanently damages brain

Terms

• Poly drug use
• Hallucinogenic

Dopey solution to a drug problem

1. Do you agree or disagree with the idea of providing free heroin to junkies to decrease the amount of HIV infection?
I disagree with the idea of providing free heroin to junkies to decrease the amount of HIV because most of the junkies are irresponsible and they make the wrong decisions. That is the reason why they started taking risks in the first place. Vancouver government should force the junkies to quit drugs in an addiction center. Doing this will decrease the cost of buying drugs and the crime in Vancouver. The government should state a law forbidding drugs except for medical use. All drug addicts would then have to quit and the community would be a safer place to stay in. The Vancouver Police stated that junkies already cost the society over 300 million dollars per year in the property of crime alone already. If 300 million dollars are saved each year, this money can be put into other good use.
2. The article states that "junkies cost society $300 million per year in property crime alone". Will handing out free heroin decrease the cost to society? Explain your position.
Handing out free heroin will not decrease the cost to society since junkies already cost society $300 million per year in property crime alone. This is because some junkies spent $500-1000 a day on drugs. Providing free heroin to junkies would add a lot to the daily tax citizens pay. Junkies would use the free drug the "safe-house" provides to lower their money daily spent on drugs. The cost of the drugs handed out will increase tax by 10 dollars per day for each citizen. Many citizens would be extremely mad due to the increased tax. It is not fair for the community to use the money citizens pay to help these junkies. The government is asking money from the citizens whether the citizens agree or disagree with the "safe-house" to provide money for the junkies. Drug addicts from all over Canada will come to Vancouver due to the heroin the "safe-house" provide. Increasing the amount of crime in Vancouver as well. The junkies will cost more than 300 million dollars per year in the property of crime alone in the future.
3. Should doctors be allow to distribute free heroin? What problems could arise from this?
Doctors should not be allowed to distribute free heroin because it is dangerous for the doctors to be around junkies. The doctors will not have protection from the junkies when the junkies decide to break in to the "safe-house " to take more drugs. Also, doctors would not know who to give these drugs to. There could be junkies who are twelve years old to junkies who are 30 years old and over. Would the doctors be nice enough to provide drugs for a twelve year old child? If the doctors decide that they would not give drugs to a certain junky, then the other junkies would stand up for that one junky and threaten the doctors until the doctors provide drugs to everybody. However, if free heroin has to be distributed, doctors are the appropriate people to hand the heroin out because they are experts in medical related areas. The doctors should have a body check up on whoever who receives free drugs. Furthermore, there should be police around to protect the doctors.
4. Is there an age you believe this "free dope" policy should start at? Why?
I believe this "free dope" policy should start at the age of 25 because kids and teenagers under 25 should still be in school. If the policy allows children 25 and under to receive free drugs, then many students would drop out of school. This is because they know that the "safe-house" would always have a spot for them. Children at the age of 25 and under are likely to be beginners in taking drugs. Knowing the "safe-house" would provide free drugs, students who had never had drugs before would be encouraged to try. Therefore, increasing the amount of junkies in Vancouver and making the community a more dangerous place to live in.
5. Leo Knight asks," How will we define who is an addict?" He fears people will just be looking for free drugs. List some suggestions to help control who receives the drugs.
The doctors from the "safe-house" should do tests on the junkies to make sure that they are addicts before giving free drugs out. The doctors should also check the junkies' body before letting them go. That way, the government will have a record of the people who received drugs from the "safe-house". Doing this will also prevent junkies from taking more than one dope per day. The doctors should check the junkies' arms and legs for needle holes.
6. Comment of Leo Knight's article. Is he making solid points? Do you agree with what he is saying? Do you have any input?
In Leo Knight's article, he is making solid points. He has many important facts within his writing. I strongly agree with what he is saying because the "safe-house" the government created concerns for everybody in the community due to the increased tax of 10 dollars a day. I definately disagree to the idea that the "safe-house" is a good idea to reduce the amount of HIV infection and crime. In my opinion, I believe the government should invertigate this matter thoroughly to consider bringing down the "safe-house".

Deadly Drug Questions

1. Where was Samantha Rolls from and how old was she?
Samantha Rolls was from Milton, Ontario, a town one hour west of Toronto. She was 17 years old.
2. Why did Samantha come to Vancouver?
Samantha came to Vancouver because she wanted to see more of the world.
3. What sort of activities did Samantha participate growing up?
Samantha participated in activities like horse-riding, ballet jass, piano, acting, and modeling growing up.
4. Explain what happened to Sam in February 2, 1996?
On the night of February 2, 1992, Sam had a few drinks after work and injected heroin into her arm before taking a cab home with a female roommate. The house they were living in was having a party, but Sam was tired and went to bed. Another roommate found Sam dead at 8a.m. because Sam fell deep into unconsciousness.
5. How many British Columbians died from illicit drug overdose in 1996?
310 British Columbians died from illicit drug overdose in 1996.
6. Heroin has gone from 10% to what % in recent years?
Heroin has gone from 10% to 90% in recent years.
7. How did James Babstock get caught up in heroin use?
James Babstock got caught up in heroin use when he asked two guys he met in the park to sell him some heroine. Since these two guys who used heroin seemed okay to James, he tried some too. The main reason James Babstock got caught up in heroin use is because of curiosity.
8. How much did James's heroin habit cost him within a month?
James's heroin habit cost him $100 a day within a month.
9. How old was Jane Wilson in this story?
Jane Wilson was was 16 year old in this story.
10. What tactic did Jennifer use to get money from her mother?
Jennifer threatened her mother that her heroin dealer is going to kill her if she doesn't pay the money she owes the drug dealer.
11. Where did Jennifer's parents have to take her to get help?
Jennifer's parents had to take her to a facility in the United States to get help. Jennifer was also taken to Narcotics Anonymous regularly and sees a counselor at an addiction center.
12. How old was Aaron Waler in this story?
Aaron Waler was 15 years old in this story.
13. Who introduced Aaron to heroin?
Aaron's two older freidns introduced Aaron to heroin.
14. Where did Aaron draw the line with his heroin use?
Aaron drew the line with her heroin use by deciding not to inject heroin in his body. However, he smoked and snorted heroin regularly.
15. Did Aaron hold that line?
Aaron did not hold that line because he found smoking heroin wasn't getting him as high as it once had. He was told he'd get the sensation back if he injected, so he started injecting himself.
16. How did Aaron support his habit?
Aaron supported his habit by routinely, Aaron broke into houses and shoplifted.
17. When did Aaron hit rock bottom?
Aaron hit rock bottom when he looked at the emaciated and scar-ridden addicts around him and realizes that he was exactly the same as them. Then he decided to quit.

Quiz 2

LMI

• Demographics
• Globalization
• Technology
• Standard cs Non standard
• Economic restructuring

Baby boomers(How will the baby boomers affect the amount of jobs? When they retire, there will be a lot of jobs available for us.)
baby boomers: by the year 2005 will:
-be around 41- 60
-thinking of retirement

Wellness (matching)/ Wellness Wheel (fill in the circle) and explain each one

• Social
• Physical
• Mental
• Spiritual
• Intellectual
• Emotional
• Financial (taken out)

Causes of Exclusion (order of exclusion-small definition of each)

Results of exclusion

• low self esteem of individual or group

Contributes or causes

Three causes of self destructive behaviour as a result of or triggered by exclusion

• Biological
• Psychological
• Social

Self abuse is an attempt to gain back?

• Control they have lost to others

Analysis Blog

1. Put results in your blog.
Done >_<.
2. Is the Analysis right or wrong? Why do you think so?
In my opinion, the analysis is right most of the time because the results of these tests fits the biases I think I have. This analysis uses images for us to make quick reactions to see where we make mistakes. The judgements we make during the quick decisions will show accurate results. Unless I do not concentrate or am disracted during the process of testing, the results should be correct.
3. Where do you fall in the table of averages.
My data suggest a moderate automatic preference for Light Skin compared to Dark Skin, little to no automatic preference between Fat People and Thin People, moderate association of Male with Career and Female with Family compared to Female with Career and Male with Family, and strong automatic preference for Straight People compared to Gay People. All results except the preference between fat people and thin people agree with the average percent of web respondents' results.
4. Is it possible you have biases which you are not aware of?
It is possible I have biases which I am not aware of because everybody has many biases. Some of which they do not know about as well. When I am not put into a situation where I have to pick between two things, I would not realize the biases I have.

Bias

Skin tone

Your data suggest a moderate automatic preference for Light Skin compared to Dark Skin.

Fat and thin

Your data suggest little to no automatic preference between Fat People and Thin People.

Gender Carrer

Your data suggest a moderate association of Male with Career and Female with Family compared to Female with Career and Male with Family.

Sexuality

Your data suggest a strong automatic preference for Straight People compared to Gay People.

Stereotyping questions

1. What do stereotypes tell us about group being stereotyped?
Stereotypes are generalizations or assumption about groups being stereotyped that are usually opinions and images. People judge others using stereotypes just because of their similar appearances, beliefs, feelings, groups, and behaviours without knowing them. Some stereotypes could be correct about most people with the same interest, but these statements do not apply to all.
2. Provide examples of how bias and stereotypes affect your behaviour towards others?
Ex. I tend to think popular girls who enjoys shopping all day are not smart because they waste their time on materialistic objects.
Ex. I also think that most chinese and koreans are good at math because of the intense mathematical training they received from their country before they moved to out school.
Ex. I think obese people are lazy and never do sports just because of their size.
Ex. Tall people are good at basketball
Ex. Whate people are good at English
Ex. Guys like to have short hair
3. Provide examples how you have been subject to bias and stereotypes.
Ex. People assumed that I am very good at math because I am an Asian.
Ex. People assumed that I am not good at sports.
Ex. People assumed that I am musical because I am Asian.

GAB & other stuff

1.What was the topic of yesterdays presentation. Explain!

The topic of yesterdays presentation was mainly about accepting people who has differences. We learned that we should treat each other equally without judging only on appearance and actions. Yesterday, we talked about gay and lesbian people who do not feel safe at school. The speaker told us that the most suicides are done by gay high school students who are outcasts in school groups. Therefore, we should help create a safer environment for these outcasts by accepting them for who they are. These people should not be punished for being who they are. Other people might bully these people, but the speaker taught us to stand up for these people.

2. What did you think of yesterday's guest speaker and topic?

I think yesterday's guest speaker was great. Being a lesbian herself, the speaker talked about her experiences in high school. It was very interesting to hear how she tried dating many guys to prove to herself that she isn't gay. In the end, she had to accept herself for who she is. She risked getting kicked out of the house by telling her mother that she was a lesbian. Furthermore, she played a game with us by giving us statements and asked us if we agreed or diagreed with the statement. Then, we had to explain why. This game we played developed many amazing conversations in our class.

3. Did yesterday's guest speaker change the way you thought about people who are different than you?

Yesterday's guest speaker changed the way I thought about people who are different than me. The speaker's presentation taught me that saying "that's so gay" is wrong because I am using gay people to represent everything that does not go right in my life. This statement is said very often out of people's mouths without meaning to offend gay people. It is hurtful for the gay people when other people use a part of them to describe things that suck.

Wellness Test Blog

1. Prior to this exercise have you ever though about your "wellness"
a) Which areas?
Prior to this exercise, I have thought about my "wellness" in the intellectual, emotional, and physical areas, but not the spiritual, environmental, and social areas.
2. Which are your area(s) of greatest wellness and why do you think this it so?
My areas of great wellness are environmental and self care. I think this is so because I always recycle and rarely waste food. I enjoy planting plants and helping the environment. Furthermore, when I sense danger in something I plan to do, I will stop and think carefully about the consequences before putting things to action. This way I limit the chance of getting hurt.
3. Which is your area(s) of poorest level of wellness? Why do you think this is the case?
My intellectual is my poorest level of wellness. I think this is the case because I do not put my intellecutal skills to good use in the areas of my school work. Another reason would be that I am not hardworking enough.
4. What do you think you would need to do to make your results ideal?
I think I would need to work harder and continue to be environmentally friendly. I should do more sports and sleep earlier to be more healthy. Having more rest will make me concentrate better in class, do better in sports, and learn more. This way, my physical ability will improve.

Wellness

Three kinds of eating disorder

• Anorexia Nervosa
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Binge Eating Disorder

Causing Factors

• Biological
• Psychological
• Social

Eating disorder trigger

• Family, friends
• Popular culture
• Traumatic event
• Significant life change

Adonis Complex

• Body disorder which causes somebody to think that you are defected

Negative body image causes

• Issue of control over others over themselves
• Abuse in the form of sexual, bullying or other can precipitate the Big or An-orezia
• Traumatic event can contribute to the cause
• Very often occurs in obsessive personalities

Key words

• Self esteem
• Control
• Tolerance
• Understanding
• Diversity

What happens

• Eating Disorder
• Suicide
• Drug & alcohol issues
• Dropout
• Causing factors
• Biological
• Psychological
• Social

Cause of exclusion

• Bias- a preference or the sense of having a preference toward one particular belief, social group, idea, image, race
• Stereotyping- the habit of attaching an uncritical uncomplimentary or generalized label to a person based on race, gender, colour, age, sexual orientation...or other
• Harassment- repetitive, persistent and untruthful types of speech qualify legally as harassment
• Racism- the belief in the superiority of one race over all others and thereby the right to a dominant place in society

Element

• Social
• Physical
• Mental
• Spiritual
• Intellectual
• Emotional
• Financial

Social Wellness

• Strong relationships with family and friends
• able to resolve conflict between others
• able to follow societies laws
• do not actively exclude others

Physical Wellness

• Good diet
• Physical exercise
• Proper rest

Spiritual

• Sense of purpose
• Genuine comfort with self and others
• Ability to show gratitude and generosity
• Life is more than the accumulation of material goods

Mental/Psychological

• Free of Mental illness
• Able to cope with the stress of life
• Able to handle emotions
• Having a positive attitude
• Able to reason and solve social problems

Intellectual

• Actively seek and find mental challenges
• Able to find help when faced with intellectual problems
• Look for opportunities for intellectual growth
• understand different aspects of intelligence

Emotional

• have the support of others in ones life
• able to understand your emotional reactions to situations
• able to provide emotional support to others
• Not afraid of your emotional responses

Physical: 72.00
Sexuality: 92.00
Nutrition: 80.00
Emotional: 80.00
Self Care: 96.00
Intellectual: 52.00
Safety: 92.00
Occupational: 92.00
Environment: 96.00
Spirituality: 92.00
Overall Composite Score: 844.00

Interpretation of Scores
Section
Overall Composite
80 - 100
Excellent
800 - 1000
Excellent
60 - 79
Good
600 - 790
Good
Less than 60
Room for Improvement
Less than 600
Room for Improvement

Wellness Wheel

Wellness is defined by Merriam Webster as “a state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal”.

Interview Questions

1. How would you describe yourself?
I would describe myself as a positive, patient, honest, hardworking, focused and organized type of person. I try my best at everything and do not give up easily.
2. What specific goals, have you established for your life?
I would like to get honours of distinction, maintain high academic standards, perfect punctuality, become more professional, and more confident.
3. Please describe the ideal job for you following graduation.
The ideal job upon my graduation would be becoming a full-time professional tennis coach because I work in a clean environment and I have the opportunity to train professional student athletes to become professional tennis players.
4. How do you determine or evaluate success? Give me an example of one of your successful accomplishments.
In my opinion, success is when what you are doing is appreciated and supported by others as well as being morally correct. An example of my success would be the time I helped out at an arts and craft activity on Canadian Multiculturalism Day.
5. What has been your most rewarding accomplishment?
My most rewarding accomplishment is the time I volunteered at the Scotia Bank Half marathon. This marathon started at 7 o'clock and it was raining really hard. Therefore, I had to wake up early and help out in the pouring rain. During the marathon, many people thanked me for helping out.
6. Are you more energized by working with data or by collaborating with other individuals?
I am more energized by working with data because I am organized and focused.
7. How would you describe yourself in terms of your ability to work as a member of a team?
I would describe myself as the leader in terms of my ability to work as a member of a team. I encourage others to work hard and try their best in things.
8. What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort?
Mostly the difference I make or the help I provide motivates me to put forth my greatest effort.
9. Describe what you've accomplished toward reaching a recent goal for yourself.
I became more healthy because one of my recent goals is to sleep earlier. Having more rest will make me focus better in class and do better in sports.
10. Can you describe your long-range goals and objectives?
I want to learn how to make good coffee from Starbucks and they have different types of coffee like cuppuchino, flappuchino, and ordinary coffee. I would like to gain valuable experience since Starbucks is a store that provides great coffee to people all over the world.
11. What do you see yourself doing in ten years?
I see myself still in a university studying, but out working in ten years.
12. How would you evaluate your ability to deal with conflict?
I am very patient and I have a high level of understanding. When people are unreasonable or irrational, I can cope with their impatience. I can calm the client down first and then listen and understand the complaint. Finally, I will explain things clearly to the customer.
13. Tell me about a major problem you recently handled. Were you successful in resolving it?
I recently attended a tennis tournament, but I could not find the place where the tennis tournament takes place. Luckily, I had my friend's phone number and I phoned to ask for directions. In the end, I was in time for my part in the tournament.
14. Would you say that you can easily deal with high-pressure situations?
Each person has to undergo pressure. I try to calm myself down. I will do sports to forget about work from the day time everyday after school. I will get a good night of sleep and get a fresh start the next day. This way, I can deal with high-pressure situations calmly and smartly.
15. What quality or attribute do you feel will most contribute to your career success?
I feel that being punctual, having the habit of planning, being sincere, being honest, being credible, and being honest will most contribute to your career success.
16. What personal weakness has caused you the greatest difficulty in school or on the job?
The area I have to improve that caused me the greatest difficulty in school or on the job is planning. I have to learn to do things ahead of time, so I will not be late.
17. Describe the characteristics of a successful manager.
A successful manager should always be patient, organized, focused, punctual, relaxed, have a way to settle things, and have good planning.
18. Tell me what you know about our company. (Starbucks, Keg, Aritzia, Earl's, Sport Check, Whole Foods)
Starbucks make great coffee. Starbucks coffee stores are found everywhere. Whenever I go, there must be a Starbucks store somewhere. Many people enjoy coffee from Starbucks. Starbucks provide gift cards and visa cards for customers to obtain.
19. Why did you decide to seek a position in this company?
I decided to seek a position in this company because Starbucks is a successful company. I would like to learn the unique way Starbucks make coffee since the coffee from Starbucks is admired by all. Also, Starbucks provide very good customer service and the staff members are very well trained.
20. Which is more important to you, the job itself or your salary?
My job itself and my salary are both important to me because of the training I receive from Starbucks. Also, I need to earn a living. Therefore, my salary is very important.
21. Describe the most significant or creative presentation that you have had to complete.
The most significant or creative presentation that I have had to complete was using power point. Using the animation and special effects, I made the presentation a lot more interesting.
22. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done.
I was the computer assistant for a summer camp. At the begining of the computer camp, I had to arrive at the computer room an hour early to clean the mouses, screens, and keyboards of the computers. Furthermore, I had to shut all the computers down properly each day after the computer camp was over.
23. Give an example of how you applied knowledge from previous coursework to a project in another class.
I used many computer skills I learned from a computer camp to a project in another class. Through power point, I made the presentation. I used exel to make tables or graphs for the project. Also, I used animation on power point to make the presentation more interesting to watch.
24. Describe a situation where others you were working with on a project disagreed with your ideas. What did you do?
I try to reconcile with them by resolving our conflicts. However, if I know I am one hundred percent right in some perspective, I will stand firm on my idea. Then I will try to explain to them to make them understand.
25. What are your standards of success in school? What have you done to meet these standards?
My standards of success in school includes respect for the teachers, good marks in school, participate in sports activities and provide services back to the school. I have attended all classes, concentrated in class, joined the tennis team, and joined many school clubs to give back to the school board.

Erin Brockovich- Blog Questions

1. In the interview scene what are some of the blunders Brockovich makes?
During the interview Erin Brockovich had with the doctor, Erin Brockovich talked about things that are not related to the job she applied for. Erin Brockovich talked about her three kids and how useless her ex-husband was. She also talked about getting a degree in geology, which is irrelevant to being a medical nurse or doctor. She commented on the office where the interview took place. Furthermore, when there was silence between Erin and the doctor, Erin kept the conversation going by talking about subjects that are of no importance towards the job interview.
2. What are the roadblocks to gainful employment that Brockovich faced?
There were many roadblocks to gain employment that Erin Brockovich faced. One of the many roadblocks were her three children who need parental care from Erin herself. Furthermore, Erin Brockovich did not have enough money to look after her kids. Brockovich's attitude is another roadblock towards her employment because she offends many people with her persistant attitude through coarse language. However, with this type of attitude, Erin stood up for what she believes in and got what she wanted. In addition, Erin Brockvich did not have a good education for her to get an appropriate job. Many jobs require a lot of training and skills, but Erin Brockovich did not have these training and skills to acquire a job that is well paid.
3. Discuss the importance of creating a life situation for yourself, which allows you to follow a career path of your choosing.
It is important to create a life situation for myself, which allows me to follow a career path of my choosing. This is because I would likely be prepared for my job in the future if I receive the appropriate training. Furthermore, if I choose my career path carefully, I will end up with a job I will be devoted to. I will try my best in this job and put tremendous effort in work. If this job is what I desire, then I will not give up easily.
4. Why was Brockovich successful?
Brockovich was successful because she was hardworking and stood up for herself to what she believed in. She worked extremely hard to get 90 percent of her customers to agree to sign a document. Her hard work surprised the lawyers and her boss, Ed. She knew every little detail about each of her clients. She also has a persistent attitude and did not give up easily, even if she had to collect a dead frog and climb in a sewage pipe to gather samples for research. Eventhough Erin Brockovich received a threatening phone call from somebody, she still did not give up. She risked the danger of her children for her job. Brockovich gave up her time spent with her family, but had help from her neighbour to take care of her children. Erin Brockovich's image helped her succeed further, therefore she had an advantage over other people.