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#From knowledge exploration to forming values #How to connect the humanities to my life #I felt my roots becoming stronger
I learned that we must not merely stop at knowing something, but turn it into our own thoughts, speak it aloud, and establish our values. And that this is the way my roots take hold and become strong.
-[Mentor Song Ji-eun] ChamToring Review |
The meeting on November 13th was the last one, and the gathering with the teacher and everyone who joined has ended ^^
We started meeting during summer vacation, and before we knew it it was cold and we were meeting in thick coats—time flew and we naturally grew closer.
It''s a pity to be parting ..
Well, I actually saw a lot on TV stressing the importance of the humanities and thought, ''Oh, it''s important, but what exactly is important?'' ''It''s hard enough to struggle through a difficult book—will I understand it and connect it to myself?'' I had thoughts like that.
I tried reading a few famous humanities classics on my own and gave up... haha, ''Ah I should read it, I bought that book...'' I felt that way until I happened to find this lecture! Actually I hesitated because the main topic was ''debate''—it was unfamiliar to me, and the humanities are difficult, so debating... I worried about that. But after meeting the teacher and taking the class, I realized I had approached the humanities with the wrong mindset, which is why they felt difficult.
I had wanted to explore only the stories, arguments, and intellectual aspects of various humanities scholars and know about them, but I couldn''t find a link that connected them to me personally. The teacher always emphasized using knowledge for ''people''.
I felt that meaning through debate. That it''s not enough to simply know; you must turn it into your own thought, say it aloud, and form your values. And that that''s how my roots take hold and become strong.
Now, rather than feeling resistance to the humanities, I want to keep at it for ten years and, when I turn 34,
I''ll keep reading as a project while imagining what I will be like! ^^
I''m not especially gifted in arts or sports, and although I study hard, there are many people who are better than me.
In a reality where everyone goes through similar schooling, English study, and job prep—like competing acorns—I want to believe in and practice the ''power of the humanities'' more than anyone else ^^ I hope it becomes my unique skill and weapon so that when I meet anyone, I can be composed and at ease ^^
Also, I really liked the team members. From the start of the meetings, Ga-eun unnie contacted us first, took care of everyone, and embraced the younger ones like an older sister ^^; Dayoung unnie—she''s in the gap-year group—but when you talk to her she''s calm with a rabbit-like face and always works hard ^^; Da-woo oppa, the only guy, debates with polite manners and seems to appeal with his eyes haha; Hye-jin speaks very well in debates, is always proactive with her tasks, and smiles a lot,
Jiyoon, the bright, good-eating, honest and confident younger sister who is leaving soon for a working holiday ^^ Everyone was fun; there was a lot to learn ^^
I''m happy to write this review, convinced that I truly learned a lot and improved through the gap-year program ^^
I''ll read many books from now on, but this was a great opportunity to learn how to read for value and how to not only enrich myself but also share with others. Thank you so much, Teacher Song Ji-eun!
