Friday, March 13, 2009

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.

2 comments:

  1. I would agree that this class is very useful. i wouldn't however try and require that every OSU student take it. This should be more like a day or two seminar for free. While the knowledge is useful and whatnot, I don't think i need to pay nearly $500 dollars for this information. Once again though, I agree that this class had very important information and was an absolute eye opener for me.

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  2. I don't think this class is for everyone, but it definitely has been an interesting and informative experience for me. You're right about the tuberculosis threat - I had no idea it was so widespread.

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