Author: Amal
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Letter Writing: A tool to foster The Human Condition
Amal Khdour The Human Condition is a commonality among us humans; it is the experiences we undergo that are made up of different aspects that could contribute to love, death, friendship, and connection (Riley). As humans, connection with others is needed for survival, and communication is an essential part of our lives that helps us…
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Thanksgiving!!
Weekly writing 10/1 This past week was filled with food, fun, and good laughs, as well as a little bit of work on FYS assignments sprinkled here and there throughout my break. I met with Julia on Monday to discuss my final writing project, worked on a thesis, and narrowed down my topic to be…
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The Value of Letter Writing
Weekly Writing 11/21 This week was presentation weeks and the wide range of topics that were covered were very interesting and unique. I also loved listening to topics that were similar to mine be presented because it provided more to my thought process on the subject and gave me more to ponder about. For my…
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Writers Block
week of 11/12 This week we collectively read the book Letters to a Young Writer by Colum McCann which was my favorite part of the week. I personally bought the book so I could read it on my own and in times of need to help flourish my writing. Many of the tips that we…
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Cover Letter
Overview Document I am hoping with my time here at Muhlenberg to double major in English and Creative Writing and Public health. However, my main passions lie in writing, most especially creative pieces that shed light on individuals, humanity, and the happenings in places we don’t often open our eyes to. Along with that I…
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A look into the future
Weekly Writing 11/9 This week we took a look into possible careers for us based on our interests by taking online quizzes and exploring the Muhlenberg Career website. It was nice to be able to be introspective and learn of the many possible careers I didn’t even know existed within my major. My favorite part…
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North and South – Separation of Sisters
May 16th, 2024 Dear Fatimah, I was used to it. Waking up and hearing your voice singing melodies from Fairouz songs as you made breakfast of Zaatar on Pita bread and tea. It drove me crazy then, waking me up from my cozy bed that I am sure now is in splinters. But…
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Free Write – Final Project
10/31 For this course’s final project, I want to focus on the value of letters and letter writing as a whole. Throughout the semester we looked at different kind of letters in different contexts and they each showed us the true significance and impact of letter writing. That it’s not simply words being exchanged but…
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Forgery through Letters
Weekly Writing 10/24 This week I had the pleasure of watching a beautifully made film called Can you ever forgive me? I was able to finish it in one sitting because of how captivating it was, how raw and human. I absolutely loved the monologue at the end of the film where Lee is in…
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Can you ever forgive me?
Discussion Questions What did you find most interesting or surprising about the cinematic adaptation of Lee Israel’s Can you ever forgive me? I really loved and appreciated the realism of the movie; how human Lee is depicted. This is shown through Lee’s full immersion into her scheme and how the taste of success drives her to…