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My Personal Response to "The Serial" Podcast

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1. Did you like the podcast? Why or why not? This is my first time listening to a podcast, and I can say I did enjoy listening to it. Because "The Serial" is a very interesting podcast to listen to, and because I was able to do other things while listening. 2. What do you think of the idea of presenting investigative journalism in this format? The Serial is an Investigative piece and I can say it is a brilliant idea, I say this because it gives listeners the opportunity to think and analysis whereas on a television program you would be watching and listening not having time to really think, analyze, envision.    Season One: Episode One on  The Serial 3.  How do you think the victim's family might feel about the fact that  Serial  has become such a popular podcast? I think that the victim's family would feel okay with their daughter's murder story being revisited and people around the world tunning i...

Should 12U English be an entry Requirement for University Programs?

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English is a subject that students either find fun and interesting or simply a pain in the - you know what, but regardless it is a course that is required for all high school students to complete for all four years. As a high school, grade 12 university student, I have come to notice that English is the number one subject that is required for students to take in all programs; be it university or college. Some of you reading this might be wondering why that is. University English is a requirement for university programs because it: Shows your ability to Communicate 12 U English equips students with the ability to process thoughts and ideas from your head and efficiently put them into sentences and paragraphs that are understandable.  English is a strong representation of how well you can communicate using various styles in literature.  Being able to communicate is necessary, not just for university but for life in general. This skill is ...