Let's start a debate

Last weeks lectures and seminars were all about fashion in terms of a social context, looking at it form a global perspective from both an industry and consumer point of view, with the topic being 'Does fashion do more harm than good?' Divided into teams, we then had 3 days to argue this statement for or against. It was a case of researching and consolidating information to form our own argument in favour of this statement, and with the quick turn around that it was, I couldn't be happier with the efficiency of our group. Primary research surveys were conducted, power points put together and I felt we had all the resources needed to stand up there and put forward an really strong argument.

The debate itself was very informal, every groups presentation was heard and then the discussions commenced. I was overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and input that almost every person had. Personally I very rarely speak up much during classes, much preferring to listen, but even I couldn't resist having a voice, and quite a loud one at that. It was a frenzy of opinions and people's arguments being thrown around, original insight, interesting facts and information and generally a real learning experience. I've been doing this course for just over 2 months now, and I can honestly say that was one of the occasions I was most excited about what I was doing. To step out of my bubble of briefs and assignments, and to just learn and absorb as much information as I possibly could from the wider world. I really felt as though I was connecting with my course on a much more in depth, honest level. It made me realise how much I really do love learning, I love finding new information and expanding my knowledge and horizons. It sounds so cliché and a bit silly, but that's just the way it is.