Well, I finally watched Derieving...(I can't remember the name of the movie):( But I must say it was very interesting. The video brought a lot of things that normally would never cross my mind to attention.
The most interesting thing to me was probably the topic of students "working the system", as one student called it in the video. Having realized this is true, is rather degrading to myself. For example, the fact that I, along with a high percent of students at any University, would rather save studying for the last minute so that everything is fresh on the mind for an exam, rather than taking my education serious enough to apply myself and simply learn the material, is pathetic. It's sad that we have almost been taught to function this way. Not that the blame should be laid upon a teachers shoulders, because at this age I believe responsibility should be accounted for, but, why should they make it so easy? Isn't it their job to challenge us in the first place? Or is it a win win situation? We students are in college mainly because it is now a neccessity to remain within the realm of America's middle class. And for the teachers, well, there are some who are selfless and are in the field for the right reasons, but seemingly more teachers in this field simply for survival of the middle class, if you will. This way, we are all at a safe and steady area in life. It's not completely by drive that we are here, it's intently by desire of what we want to become and the kind of life we wish to lead. It's complicated. And still has me thinking.
There were other points that triggered my thoughts as well: having the opportunity to be given grants and other financial aids, those who don't recieve help at all, and learning how grading systems function for university benefits. Cool video!