My paper on community was by far the easiest one for me to write. For some reason, the words just flowed, and relating the readings to my thesis - "As long as people do not get lost in them, communities can indeed prove to be extremely beneficial by providing a sense of belonging, stability, and confidence" - was really an enlightening process.
In analyzing how communities serve to benefit people, I interviewed my niece, Sara, who is a senior at the University of Iowa. An active student, she participates in countless clubs, and speaking with her gave me the most valuable insight on communities and the extent of their influences on not only individuals, but on society as a whole. For example, this particular quote from my paper completely sums up the power of communities: "... as Dam points out, one of the main attractions of associating with a college (in her case, the University of Iowa) is that, "once a Hawkeye, always a Hawkeye."
In assessing the different types of communities and their impacts on society's various circles, I was able to obtain a better grasp on the roles that we all play when interacting with one another and, on a larger scale, with our chosen groups.
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