Danger Of A Single Story

1.What does it mean to have a 'single story' about a place or community?
A single story is whenever some is a stereotype to someone else, and assumes that person's personality to be like the rest like his race or nationality. For example, one person takes a look at a African American, that person sees the subject's appearance the African American is sagging, and has a negative face, this is where the person thinks bad about the African American. First thing that comes in mind is that the African American guy will commit a crime just like the rest of the African Americans. But just because he looks like that doesn't mean he's a dangerous person. He/she could be respectful.

2.Describe a single story you have heard told about your community. What is missing from that story? How could people learn more about that community?
I've heard from my friend from Iraq that he would get beat up in the streets only because the way he looked and where he came from. The thing that was missing in that story is that things haven't changed a lot like he was expecting. So the suggestion I have for him is to show the community who he is and his actual personality.

A New Year

So far this school, has been "ok'. I like the fact that the teachers are like snowflakes, each is unique in many ways. my expectations are that teachers to have a very eclectic way of teaching us. So far things are what I've expected. One thing I disliked is the traffic jam in our school. Because of that, it's harder to make it to class on time. I still think they should improve lunch, the food is a little unhealthy. Another thing I dislike is schedule change. Since there was many errors with us the students schedules, we had to wait for our new and improved schedules. That held us back a little. One thing that I really like is that we'll be having sports, and seasons. Also i'm hoping for extra curricular activities like guitar classes. But like I said this school has improved.