English 12D
In the Writing Center, we often come across students from
various cultures and backgrounds. Some of them are learning English for the
first time, while others are taking classes to get a degree. In my experience working
at the Writing Center, I have had to opportunity of working with students who
were Chinese, Indian, and Mexican to name a few. Working with students of
various backgrounds helps you to become more culturally aware of the population
that we’re helping. I enjoy working with these students a lot, as they always
have experiences to share. In a way, I get to learn something about them and
their culture through tutoring them. One student that I worked with a lot last
year in 2015 was from India. She had only been living in the United States for
3 years, and was about 19 years old. I was amazed by the work she was doing,
her writing and reading skills were excellent! Working with her was a privilege
because she would share stories with me, of what she did when she lived in
India. Relating this to an article I found
titled Validating Cultural Difference in
the Writing Center, by Greg Lyons, we see how important it is to be aware
of culture in the Writing Center, and to notice it. Taking an Intercultural
Communication class this semester has also opened my eyes up to this more in
life. Culture is an important part of our identities, and it’s good to acknowledge
ours, and others as well.
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