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Blog #4 OHP Process Q 1:  What did you enjoy most about the interview process of the Oral History Project?            The most enjoyable part of the OHP was the interview portion, you could learn so many ways of how people helped the recovery process of hurricane Harvey. You could hear their personal thoughts about what they thought and how their whole thinking process reflected on what they did. It is honestly the most interesting and intriguing experience that I have had this whole year. The way that Robert explained the whole concept of dealing with a hurricane in general was on the spot and could not be projected any more perfectly. The interview portion was relaxed and not incredibly nerve racking, but I feel bad for Hunter personally considering that he was asking 90% of all the questions. Overall this was a great process and a very inspiring interview. Q 2:  What advice would you give to others about working in a g...

Persepolis Blog # 3 Why do you think Marjane needed to move away from Iran?  Moving away from Iran for her was only to better her life in education, and because of the laws restricting women from doing specific things that are perfectly possible and legal in most countries. Also, I feel as if the education system at that time in most Middle Eastern countries was corrupt and could be improved over the years. But they showed no improvement in her years of school so they sent her to Austria. Another great reason is that she could be safe from the on going war and bombings in her neighborhood and she could get all of the educational rights and usual rights that any traditional Euro would get. Overall I think this was a really good decision made by her parents to better her education, and to better her future.