What is sense of place. Define sense of place, using literature we read, videos we watched (at the beginning of the semester and in class). Cite these at the end of the presentation,. Define in depth and explain what you mean. This should be an in depth paragraph or two. It should be somewhat scholarly written.
A sense of place is somewhere you feel a connection with, both physically and emotionally. With some, it can be the nature of our surroundings. For others, it can just be the atmosphere surrounding the place. Some go through great depths to feel a sense of place with their surroundings, like just sitting in the library to people watch, or sit in a park and appreciate nature.
For me, a sense of place really connects to the atmosphere. If I feel that a place doesn't seem welcoming, then I won't feel at home there. Another thing I look for is the history behind a place. If I can understand why a place came to be, I automatically feel more connected to it.
A sense of place is somewhere you feel a connection with, both physically and emotionally. With some, it can be the nature of our surroundings. For others, it can just be the atmosphere surrounding the place. Some go through great depths to feel a sense of place with their surroundings, like just sitting in the library to people watch, or sit in a park and appreciate nature.
For me, a sense of place really connects to the atmosphere. If I feel that a place doesn't seem welcoming, then I won't feel at home there. Another thing I look for is the history behind a place. If I can understand why a place came to be, I automatically feel more connected to it.
A sense of place is a place where you feel most at home with your surroundings. Depict in depth what your sense of place is in the TOWN of Salem. Include aspects you wrote about in #1 when you are showing what your sense of place is in the TOWN. This can build off your in class experiences, your experiences in town with friends...etc. For example if you wrote that sense of place is about people and places, then include those. If you wrote about typology of sense of place, i.e. super rooted or super placeless...then describe those aspects and why. If you wrote about the type of relationships to place, then include those and name them...This should be in depth and the equivalent of images and writings that are a tad extensive that capture your sense of place in the town. Use photographs, anecdotes, information, nature drawings, history etc
My sense of place in the town of Salem is probably still neutral. Now, while I definitely feel more at home than I did in September, I can't imagine living here past my four years here. I want to be closer to Boston, if not actually living in it. However, despite this, I do feel somewhat at home in certain areas. One of these areas was the museums we visited. Now, while I may be an English major, I did debate on becoming a history major, just because I love it so much (I still may pursue it as a minor).
The one place I felt like had the most sense of place for me was the town of Salem itself. Salem reminded me of Boston. with it's extensive history and feel. From the times I went because of our assignment, like the farmer's market, to the times I went on my downtime, like Halloween, i felt a strong connection. I truly felt at home there.
My sense of place in the town of Salem is probably still neutral. Now, while I definitely feel more at home than I did in September, I can't imagine living here past my four years here. I want to be closer to Boston, if not actually living in it. However, despite this, I do feel somewhat at home in certain areas. One of these areas was the museums we visited. Now, while I may be an English major, I did debate on becoming a history major, just because I love it so much (I still may pursue it as a minor).
The one place I felt like had the most sense of place for me was the town of Salem itself. Salem reminded me of Boston. with it's extensive history and feel. From the times I went because of our assignment, like the farmer's market, to the times I went on my downtime, like Halloween, i felt a strong connection. I truly felt at home there.
Depict in depth what your sense of place is to the SSU campus. Include aspects you wrote about in #1 on what sense of place is i this depiction. See #2 for examples. Use photographs and anecdotes. Explain in depth the places, as well as the reasons why.
My sense of place on Salem State is in multiple places. At first, I felt isolated and alone, since I was in a new place surrounded by new people. However, I soon found my place. One of these places was the hockey game. I went with my sorority sisters as a sisterhood event. We all sat together, and it had been my first hockey game here. Sitting in the arena, surrounded by sisters and other Salem State students, made me feel at home.
Conclude your sense of place in Salem project with a statement about where you started in September, where you are now and where you think you will be in four years.
In conclusion, this class has helped me a lot with my sense of place here in Salem. When I first arrived, I felt so out of place I could never imagine what my life would be like here. But over time, I got used to my surroundings. I branched out, making friends, getting close with my roommate, as well as getting involved on campus. I joined a sorority, Theta Phi Alpha, and began to start therapy to address issues I was having. This class introduced me to one of my closest friends. Now, I am more comfortable and can imagine spending another year here. In the next four years, I have no idea where I will be. If i stay, I imagine I'll be living off campus in an apartment with people I've come to know. Either that or I'll have transferred out to a school in Boston.
In conclusion, this class has helped me a lot with my sense of place here in Salem. When I first arrived, I felt so out of place I could never imagine what my life would be like here. But over time, I got used to my surroundings. I branched out, making friends, getting close with my roommate, as well as getting involved on campus. I joined a sorority, Theta Phi Alpha, and began to start therapy to address issues I was having. This class introduced me to one of my closest friends. Now, I am more comfortable and can imagine spending another year here. In the next four years, I have no idea where I will be. If i stay, I imagine I'll be living off campus in an apartment with people I've come to know. Either that or I'll have transferred out to a school in Boston.
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