Westminster Honor Code Reflection

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At my school, we have what we call JanTerm, a 3-week period where students take one hands-on, intensive course. Last year I took a class called Periodismo, where we went on a week-long trip to Puerto Rico and experienced the many traditional and cultural aspects of this great group of people. Our final project was to create a magazine highlighting several Puerto Rican traits, including gastronomy, festivals, and geography. At my school, we abide by the Westminster Honor Code. I feel like this course not only exalted the type of students Westminster wants us to be, but the type of humans we should be, ones who are respectful and caring of others as well as open-minded and willing to try new things. Because of the Westminster Honor Code, each and every one of us knew how to get the most out of this learning experience with locals. …show more content…

While in Puerto Rico, we had the chance to stay at a nice hotel with eccentric, but sympathetic staff members. We spent time at local restaurants and even explored the national forest. Interacting with people of different backgrounds was a change of atmosphere, but it did not change how we were to treat and speak to others. There were some uncomfortable occasions, but we managed well by doing what was most respectful.
Spending some time with different people from the ones I am used to back at home allowed me to learn how easy it can be to interact with others despite our differences. At Westminster, I’ve learned that despite cultural, gender, and economic differences, we can all coexist and learn in a single environment. Furthermore, the school trips we take, whether to Savannah or Puerto Rico, have broadened my horizons. I feel well-prepared to go out into the world, to a place where I can work and learn alongside people who are different than I

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