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"What a great article Mark! I agree with you, and am hopeful yet excited, and optimistic as Claire mentions, that there will be a change in immigration policy. It's definitely an issue that needs to be addressed, and people who were brought here illegal without their control (mainly children) deserve to have the right to become citizens. The question remains of how a divided Congress will take to new immigration policies, especially more liberal ones, as we have seen their discontent with previous ones presented to them in the past."
--( posted on May 12, 2015, commenting on the post Clinton on DREAMers )
 
"This article is really powerful and brings to light so many issues that are sometimes "shoved under the rug." Firstly, the idea of success is so often equated with money that it has become entrenched in Americans brains that they're success is measured by how many cars they have in their driveway or the clothes they wear. It's sad, because I think this perpetual desire for money has often driven people away from pursuing their passions in life, as they feel they won't earn enough money, and therefore not be considered successful. Additionally, this article raises the question of stereotypes. They are everywhere, and I think everyone has been guilty of stereotyping at some point. But the real problem is, can we break these stereotypes?"
--( posted on Apr 28, 2015, commenting on the post Article from Tom Schactman: Please discuss! )
 
"This is a really moving essay. I think the question of where one would go if he/she only had a few weeks to live is really powerful. Being born in the United States, I don't feel the same way an immigrant might feel about going back to their origins. However, I think it is interesting the different perspectives immigrants can have. Some people love it here and make America their new home, and others are more resistant and tend to just "live" here, while their true home lies abroad."
--( posted on Apr 28, 2015, commenting on the post The Meaning of Home )
 
"I think this is a really interesting article. However, I think that these are almost exceptions to the rule. Yes, there are students who are dropping out to start up businesses, but I believe this is more directed towards students in specific fields such as computer technologies or engineering. For students in other fields, such as the sciences (medical), law students, and most liberal arts students, there is not really an option to drop out, as the opportunities for startups lay more in the technological industries. It's interesting though, the value a degree holds in today's world. It's almost as if a piece of paper could be your key to success, but even then there is still struggle to succeed. There seems to be a standard that everyone must go to college, but college is simply not for everyone. I think many kids go to college because they feel they have to, and in four years they come out of college with student loans, do not know what to do with their lives, and end up attending a trade school. Is the standard of college a good standard to have? Maybe for some, but maybe not for all."
--( posted on Apr 27, 2015, commenting on the post A great article pertaining to last week’s class )
 
"I think this is actually a really interesting topic, and regardless of what issue one is discussing, the problem of class differences and economic inequality will arise. The programs and scholarships that are now being developed to assist first-generation college students are great and completely necessary. I think it's important to note that these issues do not just occur in the private elite institutions, but on campuses all over the country. Many students come to the United States for college, and it is so vital they have people there to support them and help guide them. The issue of college tuition prices impacts everyone, regardless of whether they are first generation or their parents attended college. Tuition costs are rising, and many brilliant people have to settle at a less elite college because they cannot afford to attend the private institutions."
--( posted on Apr 12, 2015, commenting on the post First Generation Students Unite )
 
"I keep seeing ads for these identification cards on the subways! Personally, I think it is a really great idea. I think it has so many positive benefits and will really assist many of the immigrants here in New York City. There are of course people opposed to this idea, but the illegal immigrants are here in the United States, so instead of trying to make immigration reforms, I think programs like this will be really helpful. Ultimately, I believe it will also save the city money in the long run. It is also helpful to adults who were brought into the country illegally as kids, which was out of their control. This will allow them to have more access to government assistance and programs throughout the city, especially if they have children that are citizens of the country and they are not."
--( posted on Mar 11, 2015, commenting on the post New Immigrant Identification Card in New York )
 
"What an interesting idea Ellianna! Food is such a central part to all cultures, and I think it would be cool to use food to connect, compare, and contrast the different immigrants throughout New York City. It might even be cool to look at how the traditional recipes have been adapted in American ways."
--( posted on Mar 9, 2015, commenting on the post Final Project Ideas )
 
"Wow! That's really interesting. I think part of the reason we may not notice the type of neighborhoods we pass through on the subway is because we are underground. In areas where the subway is above ground, we can get a quick snapshot of the area. I agree with Daniel in his comment about the types of people that get on the train in different locations--it's quite interesting to notice. Living on Long Island I take the LIRR and while riding the train and looking out the window there is clear contrast between the various neighborhoods we pass through. One stop will be surrounded by manufacturing plants and small run-down houses, and the next stop will be in a wealthy neighborhood with large two-story houses and big back yards."
--( posted on Mar 9, 2015, commenting on the post Inequality along NYC subway lines )
 
"This article was completely mind-blowing and intriguing. I learned so much and found myself very entertained while reading it. Zissner brought up so many points that make sense, and even while writing this I am thinking about the silly things I've been taught to do that make my writing less direct."
--( posted on Mar 1, 2015, commenting on the post On Writing )