John was perplexed with the combination of subjects I recommended – History, Physics, Philosophy and Anthropology. The final choice was subject to what the college permitted.
“Mom, how do the subjects connect?”
“They build on each other. The concepts explain how a major part of the world functions, and has evolved.”
“There is so much that I don’t know. I don’t get it completely, but I am willing to try…”
His furrowed brow made my heart go out to him. I did not want to subject him to mental torture.
“See the picture on the wall. A light house has been built atop a fort, in the midst of the sea. The fort was built more than a century ago. Engineers have found a place to perch their tower on it, increasing its reach and relaying capacity. Visits to the ancient fort have also increased. Do you see science topping up history, and both drawing from each other?”
“Hmmm…. Anthropology will help me understand the culture that built the fort.”
“Yes. And philosophy will create a perspective. You need not see things the way I do. You will develop your own theories, by combining different branches of knowledge.”
“Thank you, Mom!”
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Great story Reena. An excellent way of teaching.
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Thank you so much!
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That sounds like the perfect way to explain courses to a student, Reema. Good writing and use of the prompt. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thank you, Suzanne! Glad that it appealed to you.
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You sound very knowledgeable Reena, I’m impressed!
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Thanks 😉 I hope I become what I sound like.
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I heard about the institution from you the other day. I think it’s very path breaking. You have written an excellent story here, Reena.
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Thanks! Whatever we think/do during the day/week does play on the mind, while writing.
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I like the way you sued the prompt as an actual picture to provide context.
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Thanks a lot! At times one has to start from the thoughts or gut feelings that surface. Here, the first words that sprang up were ‘Science on top of History.’
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I suppose that’s why the first two years at Uni are for the standard array of general courses, to lay the foundation for whatever comes next.
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There is an institution called ThinkGlobalSchool. They conduct a three year course taking students to four countries in a year, and letting them learn in the appropriate environments. Students choose 40% of their curriculum. It is a pre-univ course.
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