Blog #3-Color VS. Colour?
Since I wrote last week about why I chose to come here to WayneState, I decided to resist writing about the readings we did and talk about the advantages and disadvantages on coming to an American school. The advantages to me are obvious, this is the best school for the Social Work program. There are also a lot of little things such as the class sizes are a lot smaller than in the Universities in Ontario’s Social Work programs, especially Windsor. It is beneficial for me also because on a lot of the days I can stay with my boyfriend who lives in somewhat of the area of her. As far as the disadvantages the main thing is the difference in language. I know Canada and the United States both read and write English however there are certain words that are spelled differently (colour-color, behaviour-behavior), not too big of a deal since spell check is my best friend. I have for the past month have been thinking about these and what I have come to the conclusion that the main thing has nothing to do with me being Canadian but the fact that this is indeed my first year in University, College back in Windsor for me was similar to high school smaller, easier, and a lot of the same people. This to me was the best decision that I have made as far as for my career, my relationships, and future. I like the new experience with the new people, different cultures, way different views, as far as politics, and environment. I sit here and think about how this is only my first semester and how fast this is going to fly by. I anticipate for my future and I just hope WSU is everything I hope it is.
