Introduction - Myself 8.29.07

Hello, my name is Julie Schutter and I am currently a senior at MSU studying Special Education (LD) with Language Arts as my emphasis. I am originally from Jackson, Michigan where I spent the first 18 years of my life. I was not exposed to many lifestyles other than those similar to myself until I came to MSU. I have enjoyed MSU's diverse population which has been inspiration for me to continue to learn more about other cultures. Although I have traveled outside the US on many occasions, I have only begun to scratch the surface of this diverse world.
Taking this course will hopefully challenge me to move further out of my comfort zone and really get to know different ways of life. I want to come away from this class with correct ideas about various cultures and clear any misconceptions I may (subconsciously) have. As a teacher candidate I am constantly looking for ways to expand my knowledge of the world so that someday I am better equipped to instruct children and instill curiosity for exploration.