Academic Success & the Harlem Shake

"A single conversation across the table with a wise person is worth a month's study of books."
-Chinese proverb

This week we started out seminar with a serious discussion about the Harlem Shake videos that are flooding the web and how people who are actually from Harlem feel about them. I thought this was a very timely and relevant discussion considering ISCORE was just a couple weeks ago and diversity has been a main point of discussion among peer mentors.

After watching the news reports and videos, I can see both sides of the argument regarding the Harlem Shake videos. It is not an easy topic for all of us to come to an agreement on but for that reason I think it serves as a fantastic example of how we have to be able to respect others even though we may not agree with them at all. I really enjoyed that we could have a serious and mature discussion about the video, too!

Now, a huge congrats is in order for Shelby and Stephanie for leading such a great discussion after a serious discussion! I really liked that you guys used the VART test because it allowed each of us to recognize our own learning styles and each other’s. I was really impressed with how you guys included everyone so naturally by asking about their style and whether that was what they had guessed. I know people learn in a lot of different ways and it is definitely useful to learn about fellow peer mentor’s learning styles and a skill or test that would be fantastic for our students next fall! The ice breaker was also really fun! It was a really quick and easy way to learn about each other a little more!

Hope everyone is enjoying their spring break!

Ps-sorry if this posts weird, by internet is super slow!