I said it was my last post. I was wrong. After these four months, I'm back! A lot of things happened since the last post... We have been on strike for almost two months and I have to talk about my experience. It was my first real world experience in democracy and I think I liked it. At first, I was not sure of my position. For the strike? Against the strike? For rising tuition? Against rising tuition? I finally took a side. I think it was really interesting to experience this huge meeting with all these students who came to tell what they thought and to participate to the democracy.
I really liked the experience, but something was wrong for me. I really hated the fact that people always judged people who didn't think like them. There were a lot of confrontations between students and it's bad because in democracy, I think we have to accept the decision we made, even if it was not our choice. When the strike ended, people who were for it didn't harassed the others because they didn't have what they wanted. They just accepted it. I think students FOR the strike was a lot more mature then the others.
Also, I think it was fascinating to see all these students in Montreal for the manifestation. In facts, it was not only students. There were parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, babies, teachers, etc. Everyone was there to tell what they thought and it was beautiful.
Finally, we got back to school. I'm happy to be back and to finish my session. I can't wait for summer and for next year!
What do you think about this strike?
See you tomorrow in class!
Alexandra.
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