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a) I personally have never had that sort of experience, but a great example would actually be my grandfather, who when growing as a child could only speak Cajun French. Im sure he had the feeling of being pushed away when trying to learn to speek English in school.
b) It would definitely be a challenge in its own right. When home or at school were not expected to be as formal, or when we are wrong we don't necessarily make a big deal about it. However, when actually having to be familiar with the language in your career field things become rather difficult. For example, in Biology a student can not just memorize his notes and expect success especially when there can be over 300 different aspects that a student must learn.
c) Absolutely would "belonging" be important in my career field. I must have the proper knowlegde and insight on a particular topic to be considered a credited and reliable source. Having that proper knowlege would only benefit my success.
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a) I think kids do change over time but by the example that our families give us. I do not believe that any form success is given, but is instead earned by hard work and dedication.
b) Yea i think it is possible to have intimacy with a language in a certain career field as long as that career field is something you truly enjoy. Someone who is positive and motivated will definitely fing their career field more fulfilling.
c) I don't think he felt that it was worth it because throughout the entire essay you can feel his undesirerable feelings for the English language.
This was a very good post and it seams like you really thought about the answers. I agree with you that you can become intimate with a language in a career field if that is really what you want to do.
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