Thursday, November 6, 2014
From Homeless to Harvard Film Reflection
For the film, Homeless to Harvard, a very determined spirited young women grew up on the streets of New York while her parents were on drugs, and still maintained her education. This film inspired me to the point where it made me realize that there literally is no excuse. No excuse for unfinished homework, no excuse for constant complaining, and no excuse for a bad attitude. My favorite part in the movie was when Liz Murray started high school and had her first essay, getting an A+. She immediately went to the teacher and asked, 'What can I do to get an A?' Her goals were set so high, despite her situation, despite the absent people in her life. Liz Murray wanted to be the best. I know if I was put in her shoes I would be very emotionally scarred that I would need help. I defiantly could not imagine not having my family or a roof over my head. The experience would be life changing for sure. And for Liz Murray, being homeless in a bad are was an everyday thing. Not just a week or a month, this was her whole life. Liz's life story shows me that ANYTHING is possible if you set your mind to it.
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I think the same thing, we all make up excuses but she never did. and a bad attitude is never a good thing. We can learn a lot from Liz Murray. Good blog!
ReplyDeleteYes this movie showed me that anything is possible, I agree. I also do like when she gave him her first essay and it did show motivation into wanting to succeed more.
ReplyDeleteI agree that this movie showed everyone who watches it that there is absolutely NO excuse for giving up on their dreams. Liz went through more in her adolescent years than most people go through in their entire lives.However, she managed to be strong minded and willed which ultimately led to her success.
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