As kids we are all easily influenced by what we see. Growing up in Philadelphia seeing crime was normal, till I realized as I got older my environment wasn't the same every else. Many areas in our nation have a high crime rate. Danger can come within seconds when not looking, so staying aware of your surroundings and staying safe should always be a priority. I spent 6 months in Japan and looking back on it, I remember always feeling relatively safe and common courtesy is huge there. So it really gave me a glimpse of another society outside of America. I could let my guard down in Japan but would I do the same in Philadelphia at night? Probably not. That's why it's important to be aware of your surroundings and act accordingly.
I appreciate you sharing your personal experience with crime and safety, providing valuable insights into the challenges you faced growing up. Your perspective on the high crime rates in specific areas of the country resonates with my own concerns. Personally, I find it difficult to let my guard down, so it's commendable that you felt a sense of security in Japan. Your ability to navigate and feel at ease in a different environment is truly noteworthy.
ReplyDeleteThank you, women especially have it more difficult than men. I believe all women should have a plan against some form of danger.
DeleteSmart and practical advice of staying vigilant :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure different parts of Philadelphia have different crime rates. Not sure how our CSN West Charleston campus fairs in that regard. CSN does have the MobileSAFETY app. Perhaps it won't come into play for our Saturday morning class.
Welcome to IS101-3002, Spring 2024, Anthony ^_^
Yes, many parts of Philadelphia can be different. Seeing all the different safety measures CSN has, makes me believe students shouldn't feel threatened here in any way. Glad you liked it Professor Wu.
DeleteAnthony, you are correct in noticing that other some other countries are safer than a lot of parts of America. While I was in Qatar, and Kuwait the stigma of the middle east being dangerous was completely not true at all. These two countries were probably the safest and had the lowest crime rates I have ever witnessed. This is probably due to the fact that if you break the laws in these countries the punishments are much more harsh than that of America, so I am sure that is the greatest deterrence for people that would think about committing crime.
ReplyDeleteAnthony, I've found that every country has places that aren't safe, and one has to have Situational awareness to stay safe. From the Far East, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Middle East, Africa everywhere. Some areas of town are safe, others aren't. In my younger days, I traveled a lot and experienced pleasantness and unpleasantness all over the world.
ReplyDeleteYour experiences really highlight how our environments shape our sense of safety and awareness. It's eye-opening to hear about the contrast between Philadelphia and Japan, emphasizing the importance of being vigilant and the impact of societal norms on our feeling of security. It’s a valuable reminder to stay aware and adapt to our surroundings, no matter where we are. Thanks for sharing your insight!
ReplyDeleteHey Anthony, enjoyed your post and like your story even more; you should consider writing more about it, or maybe it is the way you wrote it for this class. Regardless, some of my buds have similar backgrounds. I've heard similar things from guys in Chicago. A good way for them to tell others was to write about and read it to their friends and family may be something to consider in general, but it cool!
ReplyDeleteIt is funny how we get used to being in certain environments and feel like that is normal. Once we are introduced to new surroundings, we get a glimpse into how life can be different just a few hundred miles away. Now more than ever, with all the distractions that are calling for our attention, it is very important to stay vigilant.
ReplyDeleteBeing born and raised on the "East-Side" of Las Vegas, It's safe to say that I don't feel safe on that side compared to this side. When I moved over into Summerlin, It was very eye-opening and it felt like whiplash after seeing such a big change in safety and how people will act around there. At the end of the day, I don't believe something or any place is truly safe because of the society we live in today so It's always good to stay aware of your surroundings no matter where or who you are. But that doesn't mean to be extremely vigilant all the time, that could make you paranoid.
ReplyDeleteHi Anthony! I really enjoyed reading this post. I like how different it is from everything else I have read so far. It is really interesting how we adapt to our environments. We get so used to what we know, imagining anything different seems so foreign to us. I am excited to read more from you!
ReplyDeleteAnthony, I agree with your advice especially in this day and age. There is no longer a thing as "too safe" as there is a guarantee for something to happen, just when it will happen is the unknown. I also appreciate that you were the first one so far to kind of swerve away from talking about IS101 and gave valid life advice.
ReplyDeleteAnthony, thank you for sharing your personal thoughts on vigilant. This gives my different preceptive of how we learn from our surroundings.
ReplyDeleteFlying into a new country with little to none experience with the differences in location is a bit of a learning curve. Hearing your take on it was refreshing for me. thank you for sharing a unique point of view.
ReplyDeleteYou're absolutely right. It saddens me that people, especially women, have to have eyes in the back of their heads because of how common and easy it is for someone to ruin their lives.
ReplyDeleteHey Anthony, Japan really does have an amazing culture of honesty and courtesy. I once left my camera on a bus there, and despite thinking it was lost forever, the bus company actually had it waiting for me at the nearest terminal. It was such a pleasant surprise and a testament to the integrity of the people there.
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