In the meantime, I hope you will take a minute to nose around and see some of the past posts I've made to get a sense of what to expect. While in the past I have depended on students' written responses alone, this year I also encourage you to post photos that you have taken while on one of our tours. As photography is one of my passions, I enjoy taking pictures around town, and sharing them online. Below are some of the photos I've taken of Memphis most recently.
Again, welcome to our blog, welcome to the course, and here's looking to a wonderful semester! We will be going on several tours this semester of Elmwood Cemetery--the oldest active cemetery in Memphis, founded in the 1850s; we will visit Victorian Village, and learn about how life was for some of Memphis's earliest (and wealthiest) citizens; we will visit Sun Studios, Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the South Main Arts District--as well as participate in some goings-on in the Honors Program. Once again, here's to a great semester, and I welcome you to Honors Inquiry!
Hey guys! My name is Stormi Taylor. I am a country girl that moved to Memphis in January of 2016 to pursue a career in Nursing. Since then I have changed my major (three times), and I have bought a house, which means I'm not going anywhere anytime soon. It took me a full year to realize that there is an interstate that circles around Memphis. I know a lot about Memphis, but there is still so much more I want to learn about the city. What I like most about the city is the navigation and the fact that there is always an activity or a new restaurant to do visit each day. What I dislike about Memphis is probably the homeless and poverty population here. In this class I hope to learn and grow with each of you.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment, Stormi! As I mentioned to you before, I am so very glad to have you in one of my classes this term! Especially this one, as I have a (what I hope will be) a fun and enriching semester for all of us.
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ReplyDeleteHello. My name is Maria Magliocchini. I arrived to Memphis February of 2009, against my will with my parents, from sunny Pomona, California. When I first arrived I really didn't like the way everything looked old and it felt like I had traveled back in time a bit; however, I learned to enjoy the beauty of the past within the city and the way many things don't feel as rushed as they are in huge cities. I was just mostly ecstatic to see so many trees and the amazingness that is Shelby Farms Park. I do look forward to straying from the paths of Shelby Farms and trail into a more in depth look at the city that I now call home.
ReplyDeleteHello, Maria! Welcome, and thank you for your response! I can imagine that Memphis is quite a shift from Pomona, CA--on many levels. I think that this course may be well suited to you as you express interest in getting to know some of the hidden gems of our city. I am certainly happy you chose to join us!
DeleteHello, my name is Florinda Salcedo and I am a general study major at STCC. I have lived in Memphis my whole life. Even though, I was born and raised here I don’t think I know my city what well. I’ve never really tried to explore Memphis until a couple of months ago. I like the diversity we have in the city from the people who live here to the different food places we offer. Since I’ve been exploring different parts of Memphis, I have gone to many new places that I didn’t know existed here. The main thing I dislike about Memphis is the crime level here. Some people are even just scared to go out their house because of all the crime. From this class I hope to learn about Memphis. As I said before I don’t really know much about Memphis and I’m sure others who don’t live in Memphis don’t either. I’d like to learn more about Memphis so when somebody ask me what’s good about Memphis I can explain different things we have. On the news all people might see is how “bad” Memphis is and the high crime and poverty level we have here, but in know there is so much more we have besides the “bad”.
ReplyDeleteSince I have been teaching this class, I have had the opportunity to explore Memphis in a way that I never knew possible. I hope that you find a lot you hadn't expected that makes you proud. Every city has its good and bad aspects, but hopefully you will find more of the 'good' waiting for you this semester!
DeleteMy name is Sophia Hahn. I was born and raised in Memphis. My first house was off of Highland in midtown, and when I was 5 we moved to Cordova, and I have been here ever since. I am a Sociology major, but I will be changing it to World Languages once I transfer to the University of Memphis in the fall. It will be a three language focus, so I will be studying German, Japanese, and either French or Spanish. I wear a few hats at the school. These include being the president of the Honors Academy, Historian for Sigma Kappa Delta, and I used to be the Editor and Chief of the school newspaper, but I stepped down this semester because I simply did not have the time for it. After the first day, I am really looking forward to this class this semester. There are so many sights in Memphis I have not seen. I look forward to going to the Elmwood Cemetery for the first time. I used to hate this city, but over the years it has started to grow on me. I don't plan on staying here forever, but I will enjoy my time here as much as possible.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness--three languages! That is an awesome undertaking! I admire your goals very much. And, I'll put in my two cents. If you plan to stay in the States, I'd recommend taking Spanish on as your third language. The U.S. is the second largest Spanish speaking country in the world--and it's not even our native language. And, I'm a bit partial;)
DeleteHello everyone, my name is Jaida Culp. I will be graduating this semester as a psychology major. I have been in Memphis mostly all my life, born and partly raised. I do not know the city that well, but I am familiar with the roads and various places. What I like about Memphis is the food, attractions, diversity and great talent that comes out of Memphis. What I dislike about Memphis is the poverty, crime, homelessness, and traffic. What I hope to get out of this class is more knowledge and understanding of Memphis.
ReplyDeleteMost of my students have the same negative on Memphis: the crime. It's a shame that crime is the go-to theme that most of the country has associated with this city.
DeleteHey guys, my name is Tessa Murphy. I am in my last semester at Southwest and will be transferring to University of Memphis in the fall. After U of M, I will be getting out of Memphis for a bit to obtain my master's degree. I am majoring in psychology, Spanish, and am considering minoring in criminology. I have lived in Memphis for about fifteen years altogether. I moved away when I was thirteen, lived elsewhere for four years, and then returned for my senior year. It was weird to say the least. I really enjoy Memphis, though, and feel that it is a rather underrated city. I like that there is something here for just about everyone and that it is such a diverse place. I do hate that there is a stigma around Memphis being so dangerous, though, and that many people living in other places (especially smaller towns) seem so scared of it. I love this city. I enjoy going out to Shelby Farms, going to concerts, swimming, admiring art, sketching, painting, and going on trips with my scruffy little pup.
ReplyDeleteHello Everyone, my name is Sabrina Washington. This is my last semester at Southwest Tennessee Community College, and I am Psychology major. Once I transfer to a four-year university I will be a Journalism major, I plan to obtain my master's degree in Mass Communications. I am a native Memphian; however, I am very open to traveling and experiencing different locations. In fact, if I can obtain a scholarship I will be traveling to Australia this summer (the day right after graduation). I am very involved on campus, I am member of the following organizations; Phi Theta Kappa (Vice President of Public Relations), Student Government Association (Vice President of Macon Cove Campus), The Southwest Source (Editor-In-Chief), Student Ambassadors, TISL (Editor-In-Chief over TISL Times), and the Honors Academy. I am looking forward to the course, so I can experience Memphis from a different prospective. Memphis is often portrayed as a violent poverty-stricken city. That stereotype often overshadows the city's true beauty, I believe this course will shed a bright light on that beauty.
ReplyDeleteHi, my name is Sayeda Ramos. This is my last semester here at Southwest Tennessee Community College, major in General Education, and plan to transfer at the University of Memphis in the Fall Semester of 2018. I have lived in Memphis since year 2006.I don't know much about Memphis City and hope to explore more about the City in the future.
ReplyDeleteI am an active participant of the Breast Cancer Awareness that held yearly in October here in Memphis City. The Breast Cancer Awareness month offers participants a 3 miles run/walk/jog organized by different charities. Memphis City also offers Memphian residents and visitors other social gatherings such as the Memphis in May and the Barbecue Festival. I have attend the Memphis in May once and I enjoy it. I saw a lot more students who attend the Memphis in May because of food, music, and dancing.
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