Introduction

Hello class, my name is Dan Smith. To be perfectly honest it has been quite a while since I have read a full book, I believe the most recent to be the final Harry Potter book.  I spend the majority my free time playing guitar, listening to music, playing sports, and hanging out with friends.  Although I am currently majoring in political science, I plan on switching to pre-engineering.  The element of this class that I find most compelling is that I will be forced out of my comfort zone when it comes to certain contemporary/ diverse topics in society.  I am excited to compare and contrast my own beliefs with the ones presented to me and to ultimately put my own philosophy of life to the test.  Cultural diversity can be defined as the variety of social structures, beliefs, and strategies for adapting to situations in different parts of the world.  Cultural diversity is extremely important for society today because it allows for people to see, on a daily basis, the different options of lifestyles that are available to them.  I am expecting that through practice this class will further my critical thinking and evaluation skills.