Pilgrims on the Journey

One of the most valuable lessons that I have learned from this class is that everyone's life is different than mine, and I should never judge anyone without knowing their story. I remember hearing stories about families that had an in-vitro fertilization procedure, and learning that for them, the procedure was the only way for them to feel happy. Although I do not fully support IVF, I know that many people view it more positively, and it is not for me to judge whether it is right or wrong. Additionally, just hearing girls' opinions in class made me see the diversity in my school. I did not think that there were girls at the Mount that wanted to be stay at home moms, for example, and hearing girls say that they do made me change my opinion about "typical Mounties." All in all, this class had made me see that everyone has the own "norm" or "typical" in their life, and life is different for everyone. In her article "Everyone Walks Their Own Camino," Rebecca Gallo also reminds me that people's "walks" in life are not the same as mine. I also learned in this class how to form and maintain positive and lasting relationships. Through our discussions about cohabitation and communication, I thought about all that it takes to keep a relationship healthy, and hopefully gained knowledge that will help me as I get older. It was very interesting to hear my classmate's opinions on cohabitation, and about whose parents or grandparents support or disapprove of it. Learning about the different forms of intimacy and the different "love languages" helped me understand my own relationships better. Additionally, with my "Love Story" interview with my parents, and watching everyone else's, I saw really good relationships that last. This class gave me insight into relationships that I never had thought about before.