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United States of America
"Share our similarities, celebrate our differences"
– M. Scott Peck
The United States of America is a federal republic located in North America, consisting of 50 states, Washington D.C., and several territories. The United States is the world's third-largest nation by total area and the third most populous one, with a population of over 330 million people.
The United States is a diverse country with a rich cultural heritage. It is home to various ethnic groups, including Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans, among others. There is no national language in the U.S., but the country's most-spoken language is English, although Spanish is also widely spoken.
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Ball State University's History
"We fly"
- Ball State University's motto
Ball State University was initially a small private teacher training school established in 1899. However, the community failed to sustain the educational institution, and the school had to stop its work. Luckily, Muncie business leaders, the Ball brothers, lent a helping hand to the school. They first purchased the land and school facilities and then endowed them to the State of Indiana. In 1918, the school turned to State Normal School Eastern Division.
Later, in 1922 the college's name was changed to Ball Teachers College to recognize the Ball brothers' significant contribution to the institution and community education. By the 1960s, the college had experienced considerable development, and new facilities and degree offerings were added. In 1965, the Indiana General Assembly renamed the college Ball State University.
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Why is this story important?
I was told this story during the excursion to Minnetrista Museum & Gardens. This story vividly shows that the well-being and prosperity of the community depend primarily on ourselves. Social activists promote social changes and advance social causes. They create opportunities for growth and developments. The contribution of the Ball brothers has turned the once small private school into one of the leading universities in the United States.
Do I have to be as rich as the Ball brothers to contribute to my community?
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"Change must come from the people and not top down"
– Heather Williams
The answer to this question is NO. You need passion and a strong commitment to your community. Another crucial experience for me was the excursion to the Muncie neighborhoods and learning about the work of local activists. People like us encourage local neighborhoods to organize into associations.
Why do they need neighborhood associations? Because it is much easier to make positive changes and achieve community prosperity with other inspired activists rather than alone. Heather Williams has been leading the Building Better Neighborhoods program for nine years. Thanks to Heather Williams, the Muncie Action Plan, and other organizations and caring people, Muncie now has 27 active neighborhood associations. They reconstruct old buildings and houses, build infrastructure, and stimulate small businesses. I will bring this and many other obtained experiences, civic skills, and knowledge to Uzbekistan to build a better society.
My Conner Prairie Experience
- Culture and lifestyle of Native Americans
- The 19th-century lifestyle of people in Indiana
and Hoosiers' Contribution to the Civil War
- My first hot air balloon ride
- The wonderful nature of Indiana
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My Experience in Cincinnati & National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
- History of slavery in the U.S. and Europe
- Slavery Abolishment and Civil Rights Movement
- Juneteenth
- Modern Forms of Slavery
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