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"...the coherence of a culture is crafted from the partial and mutually dependent knowledge of each person caught in the process and depends, in the long run, on the work they do together” (McDermott 326).

This quote really resonated with me in regards to the discussion we had in class about our class culture. In order to succeed as a culture, we all have to understand that we come from different backgrounds which is clearly highlighted in our class aspirations because so many of them pertain to past experiences/where we come from. Similarly, it needs to be a safe space which was demonstrated when a classmate expressed that we all needed to listen to one another and not interrupt while at the same time finding something to agree with what the other person said rather than just sharing your own opinion. She said this because she felt comfortable enough to share what she was thinking. Working together is a key component of this and was demonstrated in class the other day because we discussed in small groups our progress so far and then in a large group discussion. Analyzing our progress is only going to help build our culture to make it the best it can be.