Term reflection

Going into this term I really had no idea as what to expect other than probably alot longer sex education class. Although this class covered alot of similar topics as i have previously been taught, the depth and importance of theses subjects were never completely discussed untill I took this class. What we covered that I wasn't expecting was the global impact of every single STI. I thought we would go over how important and dangerous HIV was around the globe but that would be it. I also didnt know really what tuberculosis was and how it is just a big a global killer as HIV is and that it is a HUGE deal. I think the most useful thing i learned from this class was all the political aspects of STI's and how politics greatly interfears most of the time with treating and preventing the spread of major STI's such as HIV. I think what could be improved for next time is showing how the global killers such as HIV and TB can not only kill people but it greatly impacts the affected areas economic situation. I think it is important that it is taught at the University level because of the amount of guest speakers really made a positive impact on my learning experience and these resources wouldnt have been available at a high school or local community college.

Bob Skinner

Bob Skinner was a very interesting person. He was part of the group of homosexual men that had multiple partners every sing night of the week. When he explained how many he probably infected he really looked deeply sad especially since he was also among the group of people who is diagnosed with HIV when the onset of AIDS starts to affect thier body and life style. I dont think Bob's situation with HOW he contracted HIV is very comparable to the rest of the world because i think in most cultures this type of behavior not just Homosexuality but promiscuity in general is not as common abroad as it is in the United States. Living in a rural region is something that affects a person with a disease of any kind because normally doctors and hospitals are not very close and the willingness to drive what could be potentially long distances probably discourages the use of treatments for HIV and AIDS.