2. Why I Joined the program
I joined the Honors Program with the goal of
overcoming my introversion and expanding my
connections, As I am committed to take risks and grow
outside of my comfort zone to achieve my goals &
aspirations.
The Honors Program at QU promised to provide me the
ideal environment for intellectual growth and
experiential learning, enabling me to become a more
socially connected individual.
3. Contents
In this diary, I will document
my in-class activities
Join me on this journey as
you delve into the pages of
my hons102 diary.
as well as out of class
activities and trips
4. Research activity
Open your phone and conduct quick
reliability research on the first
social media post that contains
news
7. One word
Journal
•Creative (1st March)
•Helpful (2nd March)
•Practical (3rd March)
•Ambitious (5th March)
•Smiley (6th March)
•Collaborative (8th March)
•Detail-Oriented (15th March)
•Helpful (16th March)
•Helpful (17th March)
•Logical (18th March)
•Efficient (20th March)
•Passionate (22nd March)
•Resourceful (23rd March)
•Friendly (31st March)
•Creative (2nd April)
•Helpful (3rd April)
•Reliable (5th April)
•Positive (6th April)
•Trusting (7th April)
•Thankful (11th April)
•Productive (12th April)
•Flexible (15th April)
•Practical (16th April)
•Hardworking (17th April)
•Artistic (18th April)
•Patient (19th April)
•Kind (20th April)
•Helpful (21st April)
•Simple (2nd May)
•Creative (3rd May)
•Practical (10th May)
•Smiley (22nd May)
•Hardworking (5th June)
What I learned:
- Consistently identifying positive attributes about myself made me
discover a certain strength (helpfulness) which I previously overlooked. I
repeated “helpful” in my journal five times.
- It is hard to write positively and compliment myself myself on a bad day.
However, finding positive aspects of myself even on a bad day, makes me
more aware and proud of my personal growth and the qualities that makes
me get through my tough days.
- I realized committing to writinig a journal is hard, as it has been difficult
to stay consistent
- I feel like Keeping a journal of positive words only shifted my
perspective into a positive and self-affirming mindset. It counteracs
negative self-perceptions
8. Picnic!
We took a deep dive into how different factors shape
the relationship between humans and the natural
world! It was an exciting opportunity to understand
how science and society connect to tackle
environmental challenges. We also got to explore the
roles and viewpoints of various factors involved in
complex issues like climate change adaptation and
inequity.
We had lots of interesting conversation, delicious
food and wore mismatched socks!
9.
10.
11. Draw 5 things about yourself & partner
What my partner drew
about me
About me About my partner
12. Dr. Yousri’s Lecture
Digital Culture
Digital literacy
Digital media
Reflection
Personal Affiliation/Footprint
academic
youtube
entertainment
revolutionary
biological
social
brain adaptation
societal
structure
memory
thinking
attention
newly active areas
Atrophy
digital dementia
unreliable
short
compromised
muffled
augmented intelligence
shared unrestrictive
race
gender
status
internet tools
public research
need for dopamine
personal
culture
global village
world as community
shared values
dependent
monoculture
amalgamation
dunbar's number
fulfilled social needs
limit of connections
challenged
increased amygdala size network
perception
affiliation
aversion
compromised brain development
cognitive decline
online memory
mental
anxiety
depression
"FOMO"
addiction
constant accessible connections
dopamine
reward system
shrinking grey matter
energy dedicated to one area
singular domain knowledge
tools
future paradigm shift
socialization
entertainment
news
artificial intelligence
Questions
Goals
connected in lockdown situation
reduced anxiety
better mental health
surrounding knowledge
outlet
learning
podcasts
blogs
research
online spaces
human behavior research
online collective behavior
reflection of real behavior
anonymity
collision effect
reach hidden populations
social blogs
friends
business
marketing
advertising
targeted advertising
wide reach
algorithms
cookies
app tracking
reviews
benefits
drawbacks
philosophical
existential risk
ethics
emotions
knowledge
exceed human intelligence
deep learning
problem solving
productivity
automation
podcasts
online tutors
videos
forums
status-seeking
movies
shows
videos
law
copyright
plagiarism
wellness
balance
motivation
outlet
avoiding addiction
safety
privacy
identity
evaluate
external links
shady people
skills
critical thinking
info source
context
bias
communication
evaluate
sarcasm
humor
topics
sensitive
offensive
harmful
setting
collaboration
navigation
fake news detection
etiquette
e-stalking
coursera
audible
spotify
instagram
tiktok
spotifyy
communication
shopping
twitter
whatsapp
instagram
amazon
discord
blackboard
zoom
MS teams
Are introverts more likely to seek online
interactions?
Will there be ethical and moral boundaries
put for AI?
How can we avoid being replaced by AI?
Are kids now born digitally literate?
Does digital culture have any effects on
human lifespan?
topic
mindmap
explore
get on trends
follow technology
be mindful
critically think
be openminded
acknowledge the negatives
learn
share
limit
gather info efficiently
clearer notes
learn details
Dr. Yousri
knowledgable
expert
trustworthy sourxe
cognitive psychologist
We had an engaging and
enlightening lecture on digital
culture that gave us a glimpse
into the fascinating world of
technology. Not only did we learn
about the incredible
advancements and benefits, but
we also discussed some of the
concerns and potential risks
associated with it. It was an
exciting and thought-provoking
session that left us with a better
understanding of the impact of
technology on our lives.
14. Dr. AbdelSalm Lecture
I had a captivating, light, and
informative lecture on statistics
and scientific research. We
discussed the fundamentals of
descriptive and inferential
statistics, and the instructor
provided examples of data
analysis using accessible and
user-friendly open-source
statistical software like SPSS. It
was an engaging lecture that
made the subject matter super
approachable and enjoyable by
our entire class.
15. Quest Trip!
Best memory
The highlight of the trip
was the bus ride! I had the
opportunity to get to
know my classmates
better. It was a memorable
experience. We bonded,
shared stories, and
enjoyed each other's
company during the
entirety of the trip.
The shared adrenaline
rush definitely
helped us bond!
Never felt more excited to
attend university and
be surrounded by a
wonderful class and
professor
18. For our very final day together, we had a potluck where all students wore their
beautiful cultural clothing and shared their traditional food!
Potluck!
20. Thank you! In this course, I gained valuable
insights and knowledge that have
significantly impacted my academic
journey. I learned about conducting
research, critical thinking, and many
other useful topics!
Additionally, I discovered the value of
collaborative learning and effective
communication in academic settings.
I am happy and grateful that I took
this course. It has made my semester
way better than it could’ve been
