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Death is a topic some people often like avoiding because it can be followed with a variety of emotions, usually saddening ones. The reason is because we truly don’t know what happens after death, and losing a loved one can be quite emotionally taxing. I remember one of the first assignments I had, a scavenger hunt, left me pensive in wondering how other people view death and the topics surrounding it. I requested assistance to look for greeting card that revolved around death and dying, and I received, for the most part, weird looks and bewilderment. The sales associates asked me why I was taking the course and if I ever left the class feeling depressed. I answered honestly; that it was a requirement and that I was actually interested. Additionally, …show more content…

I always like a challenge, however, and I surely was able to exercise my time management skills. I genuinely enjoyed the question of the day because after lecture, and even throughout the day, I pondered it. For example, once during lecture we were asked if funeral arrangements had been considered for ourselves or our parents. Later that week, I found myself discussing this topic with my long-time significant other and mother. I recognized that this question is not something to think about temporarily this semester, it is a real situation that will need proper consideration as I will face it eventually. Another question of the day that stood out is when we were asked about taking care of business before we died knowing we had a short amount of time to live. I remember being stuck in responding to this question because it is something I would really have to think about, a whole class time is not enough. I appreciated the fact that the lecturer shared her personal stories and experiences surrounding death and dying to also serve as juxtaposition with lecture topics. I could not help but feel empathetic and wonder how the lecturer must have felt discussing these subjects as they hit close to home. That being said, I also liked how involved my classmates were in regards to course discussions. It was interesting to see the different perspectives the students had as well as hearing about their life experiences in relation to the weekly

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