tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post3685458060478240870..comments2021-05-30T02:01:57.047-07:00Comments on The "Art" of War Course: Avila University: DAY ONE - Thursday, 10/17Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803242587006148720noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-48077674699211941662013-10-23T21:15:30.260-07:002013-10-23T21:15:30.260-07:00I was very relieved to find out everything was ope...I was very relieved to find out everything was opened and am glad we got to begin our trip with the capitol building and Library of Congress. I was excited to see all of the things that my group and I had researched/discussed in our presentation. It was a bit overwhelming to see as the capitol consists of so many details but I enjoyed every piece of it. I thought it was interesting to (later) find out that no buildings in DC could be built higher than the capitol. I think it brings America's perspective of our justice system being high in power into a real life image. The architecture of the Library of Congress was just breathtaking and it was amazing to see all of the design details. I thought they were clever and expressed what they were trying to make you feel. Overall, great first day!Jessica Rivasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-31715672533402238712013-10-23T21:06:37.290-07:002013-10-23T21:06:37.290-07:00I agree as I never really thought about it as bein...I agree as I never really thought about it as being home to many. I think it would be neat to live in a city with such rich culture and history.Jessica Rivasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-65187323507913275382013-10-23T21:00:39.495-07:002013-10-23T21:00:39.495-07:00I think a good suggestion for this class might be ...I think a good suggestion for this class might be to make it a week long or at least 5 day experience. There was so much to do and so much to see in DC that it nearly impossible to get to do as much as you wanted to. Jessica Rivasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-90162505364167268592013-10-23T20:38:38.568-07:002013-10-23T20:38:38.568-07:00I was so happy finding out at the airport on our w...I was so happy finding out at the airport on our way that everything would be opened up. I was worried that we would not be able to see anything. The capitol building and the Library of Congress were good choices to begin the day as their majestic architecture captured the moment. By the way, great pic guys!Jessica Rivasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-56604337494993105012013-10-23T19:17:53.481-07:002013-10-23T19:17:53.481-07:00Alex, can you say a bit more about that, please?Alex, can you say a bit more about that, please?Dr. Amy Milakovichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06261697811889645155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-48759646585503096672013-10-23T19:16:57.565-07:002013-10-23T19:16:57.565-07:00Angie, I didn't see that. You say the armed m...Angie, I didn't see that. You say the armed man was outside of the Library of Congress?Dr. Amy Milakovichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06261697811889645155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-6059020952250178442013-10-23T19:08:30.612-07:002013-10-23T19:08:30.612-07:00I knew that something was missing when we went thr...I knew that something was missing when we went through the "Holocaust Museum" and I did not see anything that I had remembered from my past experience. We were there for over two hours and had only seen the exhibits at the bottom floors. Daniel's story was sad, but also educational. I felt like I had a better interpretation of what life was like for a Jewish boy during the Holocaust. Angie N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15620403878998814513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-3200928159686203502013-10-23T18:58:56.465-07:002013-10-23T18:58:56.465-07:00I enjoyed seeing the locals going about their busi...I enjoyed seeing the locals going about their business to and from work. It made me realize that people call this city home and it is a side of D.C. most outsiders don't think about. <br /><br />-AlexAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-36020098804133088592013-10-23T18:52:19.726-07:002013-10-23T18:52:19.726-07:00Inside the Capitol Building, the piece of art that...Inside the Capitol Building, the piece of art that struck me the most was the Baptism of Pocahontas. Even though she was part of the original peoples in the Americas she is assimilating to the Christian colonies. Her actions are confirmation to others that the Christian culture is the prevailing culture. <br /><br />-Alex Y.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-46841866133260722102013-10-23T18:48:40.312-07:002013-10-23T18:48:40.312-07:00The tour guide was very helpful. I learned many th...The tour guide was very helpful. I learned many things from him that I would not have figured out by looking around by myself. I thought it was neat that there was a painting of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the tour guide said it was the most accurate depiction of the actual event. <br />I think the timing of the trip was perfect! We were able to look at all of the historic government buildings and memorials without a huge crowd of tourists around. Angie N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15620403878998814513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-41776247633171426312013-10-23T18:38:44.789-07:002013-10-23T18:38:44.789-07:00I went to D.C. in high school, yet I had forgotten...I went to D.C. in high school, yet I had forgotten how enormous everything is. Throughout the trip, I started to wonder if there are individuals from other countries who ONLY visit Washington, D.C. to see what the United States is like. They would think that every city is packed with ancient European-style buildings and colonial architecture. <br />I did not even think about all of the historical people that had been in the Capitol during our tour. I was overwhelmed with the intricate details, the painted ceilings, and so many other design elements. Now I want to go back and possibly touch several door handles so that I can say I shook hands with an important political figure. Angie N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15620403878998814513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-57723879408253191062013-10-23T18:22:57.158-07:002013-10-23T18:22:57.158-07:00Thank goodness the government opened. It opened la...Thank goodness the government opened. It opened last minute, but I was very pleased it did. It made me so much more appreciative of my time there. Coming out of the metro I immediately saw people in professional dress rushing to get to their jobs or appointments. I was quickly aware of how important the capital is. The Capital tour was awesome. Our tour guide kept us very well informed, and kept the tour interesting. It was great to walk where so many historical figures dwelled. It gave me chills at times. <br />-Maggie C. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-17773483069964481902013-10-23T18:15:51.320-07:002013-10-23T18:15:51.320-07:00I agree with Eddie. The Capital and the Library of...I agree with Eddie. The Capital and the Library of Congress were a great way to start the trip. Going to such important, historical buildings on the first day of the trip really made me aware of the importance of the city I was in. Gave me a better perspective for the rest of the trip. <br />-Maggie C. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-15916974681743549242013-10-23T17:41:56.285-07:002013-10-23T17:41:56.285-07:00I really expected the Capitol to be way busier tha...I really expected the Capitol to be way busier than what it was. I really enjoyed walking through and having a tour guide to give us specific details about the layout. Everything inside the Capitol had such intricate structure. Everything looked clean and expensive, which I liked because it is a presentation of the nation, it should be that way. I was extremely relieved when I found out the government shutdown was over for us to be able to view our nation's history. The thing that impressed me most about this day was the Library of Congress. I tend to be a detailed person, but that is nothing compared to the time and effort of this establishment. I really enjoyed the entire day! Delfino Davilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-45585773236865511082013-10-23T17:33:31.479-07:002013-10-23T17:33:31.479-07:00Sarah, I agree, I was expecting the Capital to be ...Sarah, I agree, I was expecting the Capital to be congested because of the shutdown. Matt I was relieved as well as you to find it quiet and not that many people. I feel as though the shutdown might have been a blessing in disguise as far as the trip is concerned. It was a great day. Delfino Davilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-53414197128757593702013-10-23T17:31:16.651-07:002013-10-23T17:31:16.651-07:00Cat, you make a great point about all the detail w...Cat, you make a great point about all the detail with the Capitol building. Every structure had a significant meaning behind it. I can definitely see how it pertains to the class. Inside the Library of Congress, I saw so much mythos and detail put on the walls I was speechless as to how much time and effort it had to of taken on building. I found myself asking the questions we learned in class from the very start such as "what was the author thinking when he created this"? Or "who was his intended audience?" Definitely mind blowing!Delfino Davilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-81733360384698594202013-10-23T17:22:32.085-07:002013-10-23T17:22:32.085-07:00I agree with Zedrick. It was a great opener to jus...I agree with Zedrick. It was a great opener to just being in D.C. I was so happy when I found out that everything was reopened, especially since this was my first big trip in a long time. Delfino Davilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-76766822812087488442013-10-23T15:06:18.659-07:002013-10-23T15:06:18.659-07:00Just in time! I was so worried we weren't goin...Just in time! I was so worried we weren't going to see anything! Glad we did, and glad they ended the shut down. We couldn't of started our trip in a better way! The tour was great!Janessa Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03920112492472945192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-72528592766516074982013-10-23T15:04:04.107-07:002013-10-23T15:04:04.107-07:00I really liked seeing the Capitol. I have to say t...I really liked seeing the Capitol. I have to say that I was surprised that there was a sculpture dedicated to the leaders of the Women's Movement of equal rights in the rotunda. You don't see many women figures in DC. The tour was very informative and I learned a lot from it. It was very cool to see Thomas Jeffersons library, but was more exciting for me was seeing Walt Whitman's notebook, and Frederick Douglass's handwriting, it was beautiful!Janessa Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03920112492472945192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-697463282348447402013-10-23T11:30:49.148-07:002013-10-23T11:30:49.148-07:00I agree with Eddie the time spent at the sites wer...I agree with Eddie the time spent at the sites were subjective. However I did think the Capitol tour was a little rushed. The Tour Guide did a phenomenal job. Zedrick Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14761297344728772975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-74049853350346169772013-10-23T11:21:28.446-07:002013-10-23T11:21:28.446-07:00The first day definitely was packed! I also wish w...The first day definitely was packed! I also wish we could have seen the Supreme Court. As we were in the Capitol, I saw a few pictures about what the different wings looked like and I really wish I could have seen them first-hand. One hallway was painted light green, which is my favorite color. I could honestly go back to Washington, D.C. for a whole month and most likely would still need more time to see everything. Angie N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15620403878998814513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-1910284214531997422013-10-23T11:08:40.781-07:002013-10-23T11:08:40.781-07:00The Library of Congress was beautiful inside and o...The Library of Congress was beautiful inside and out. I particularly enjoyed reading the quotes along the walls about wisdom, the soul of a man, the value of learning, etc. The extreme detail on every inch of the walls drew my attention. I could have stayed in that building much longer. The amount of security was intimidating. When I saw a man outside of the building holding a semi-automatic, I instantly starting to worry I would do something wrong such as trip and fall out the door. The security is affective by intimidating people to keep in line and be respectful. Angie N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15620403878998814513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-43096224744778742982013-10-22T20:51:14.309-07:002013-10-22T20:51:14.309-07:00The size, quality, and history behind everything w...The size, quality, and history behind everything we saw kind of renewed my respect for our government. Sure there are plenty of things they do I disagree with, but I think it's safe to say sometimes they get something right too.Eddie Sharpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-635852101888060812013-10-22T12:48:52.975-07:002013-10-22T12:48:52.975-07:00Maddie,
I am with you. I think it was nice that i...Maddie, <br />I am with you. I think it was nice that it opened when we got there. We didn't have to deal with any of the police tape keeping us away from the capitol or other monuments. The capitol was a great way to start the day.<br /><br />-Matt WAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13451830935581526425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956815039394882543.post-78200204596327384832013-10-22T12:45:17.807-07:002013-10-22T12:45:17.807-07:00It was really nice to no have a ton of people in o...It was really nice to no have a ton of people in our way. The only time we had a line was when we went into the capitol, but it was small anyway, which was nice. I felt like it was a really good day to be there. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13451830935581526425noreply@blogger.com