“What starts here changes the world” is a slogan that universities constantly promote, but in order to change the world, we must learn to understand global events. The world may seem small because our lives revolve around classes, clubs, and personal lives. However, amid all the turmoil, we tend to forget about the political and social events happening around the world and in our own local communities. Staying up to date with the latest news is important in maintaining a balanced outlook on life.
We live in a global society, and being exposed to different cultures and lifestyles gives us a deeper understanding of how other people live. Engaging in conversations about current events and other cultures creates deeper connections. UT students are diverse in thought and expression and must stay up to date with world news.
Throughout the semester, journalism professor Paula Poindexter will keep her students informed of the latest happenings through collaborative research. Facebook page.
“(Students) can find a story that interests them and always tell more than one story, but comment on at least one story,” Poindexter said. “It’s really important to be able to not only inform yourself, but also talk about it, and they’re doing that through the comments.”
When approaching current events, recognize that news is: essentially Due to bias, it is important to seek information from a variety of resources. Keeping an open mind when reading and watching the news will help produce more trustworthy and responsible opinions.
At UT, students can stay up to date with a free New York Times subscription service. UT Library. In addition to NYT subscriptions, students can purchase discounted subscriptions to the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and The Economist just for being a student.
When something interests you on social media, consider revisiting the information on verified news websites to learn more. Media literacy is an important skill to acquire and use on a daily basis.We are constantly receiving information, especially Social media, and have to filter what is true and what is not. In the age of technology, we have many opportunities to learn about the latest happenings.
If a hands-off approach is not appealing, UT is offering a number of organizations to join.
This is what the UT club looks like. Model United Nations And that International Studies Association It’s a great way to get involved in current events on campus. Finding like-minded peers within these groups can help you stay up to date with your news efforts.
“I think globally, and I find it easier to analyze problems from different perspectives,” said Reha Kakkar, a Plan II fourth-year neuroscience student, during UT’s mock He talked about his time at the United Nations.
“I learned a lot about ongoing issues and things like that just because I happened to be on the committee,” Kakkar said. “I may not be talking about the Venezuelan crisis every day, but I’m working on it now, I’m involved in the region, and I have a background that I wouldn’t have had otherwise. ”
Take advantage of the constant stream of resources and news available to UT students to become more globally aware and communicative. Current events apply to every aspect of your future, from your career to your personal relationships.
Shenoy is a second-year economics student from Houston, Texas.