Author Archives: Rebecca Istre

American State and Local Government

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Rebecca Istre

Coming into this class, I had a small concern that my first attempt into political history would repeat itself to be a struggle. Wow, it is amazing to see what a difference a professor makes in a course. I found … Continue reading →

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Honors: Seminar in European History

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Rebecca Istre

This class tested my every ability as it being a senior level course and an honors course as well. My first 400 level class taken at Longwood gave me a run for my money in trying to keep up with … Continue reading →

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History of Japan

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Rebecca Istre

Due to my lack of taking a break when I probably should’ve, I took this class over the winter to give myself a challenge. A challenge it definitely was. There was a lot of reading that I was not accustomed … Continue reading →

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Historical Methods

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Rebecca Istre

Wow, where do I begin… This class brought a new light to history to me, and in itself gave me the intellectual brain food that I needed to develop my love for history. I wished I put more time into … Continue reading →

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World History II

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Rebecca Istre

Taking an online class for the first time was a new experience, taking it in two weeks was daunting. I took this course over the Winter break as a way to catch up and get ahead. The style of the … Continue reading →

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French: Begin Integrated Language & Culture

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Rebecca Istre

Walking into this course I had expectations. I expected the course would parallel the first section of the french I took. Boy, was I wrong. This class was nothing like the first one and I can admit that I went … Continue reading →

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Historical Inquiry I

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Rebecca Istre

  This class will forever hold a special moment in my heart. This class focused on the gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman history, along with some background stuff. I really enjoyed going to this class and it felt … Continue reading →

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Sociology of Education

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Rebecca Istre

When it came to this course, I finally had a good understanding and love for my two favorite subjects: Teaching and sociology. I say that if i was not a history major, I would be a sociology major due to … Continue reading →

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The American Political System

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Rebecca Istre

When it comes to my first political class, I did not know what to expect, but my goodness was it tough. I struggled to get through it and passed the course through the skin of my teeth, but hey, a … Continue reading →

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French: Beginning Language & Culture

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Rebecca Istre

I am going to start this by saying that I am nowhere near fluent in this language upon doing four years of it in high school. To this day, I am nowhere near fluent, but what I can say is … Continue reading →

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