Monday, November 25, 2013

Rule of three

Extremely wealthy:
1. Inheritance 
A. Given and not earned
B. Family name expectations
C. Less opportunities 

2. Private schools
A. Book smart/street smart
B. Pay for better education
C. Peers of other wealthy students

3. Rigged
A. Government
B. Schools
C. Opportunities

The growth of poverty class:
1. Rich get richer
A. Throw money away- office ex.
B. No longer need middle class workers
C. Globalization

2. No middle class
A. One extreme or the other
B. Less job opportunities
C. Higher Unemployment rate

The American dream
1. Not attainable anymore
A. Not easy to make a living
B. High poverty
C. Corrupt govt

2. Not glamorized country anymore
A. America has a bad rep
B. High poverty/low riches
C. Less opportunities

3. Poverty/wealth
A. High poverty/ low wealth
B. No middle working class
C. Disgustingly rich or dirt poor


Tuesday, August 20, 2013

About Joelle

1. How does this blog space reflect you?
- Because it is simple, I love sharks (great whites) and my favorite color is purple.

2. What is most important to you? What are you passionate about?
- Its important for me to always show progress. Repetition annoys me. I'd rather keep moving forward.

3. Why are you in school?
- Because I am still figuring out my passion. I know its a step in the right direction.

4. What do you hope to get out of this class?
- I hope to get more confidence in my reading and writing.

5. How do you see what you value most helping you with your college career?
- Well, I know that if I continue to progress, I'll never fall behind.