Often times I refrain from participating in class in fear of being judged for my opinions or the way in which I articulate my thoughts. This fear of mine stems from social pressures and the idea that everyone should think and act the same to avoid conflict. However, I think that contrasting opinions and beliefs are beneficial to strengthening not only character but also intellectual scope. Because of this, I want to be able to speak freely in class without fearing of what people are thinking of me or what I am saying. I will practice this by listening to others and respecting my classmates opinions and learning from them as well. By doing this, I will learn to be more open with my thoughts in class and to fear less of judgement from my peers.
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