Phase 3 Module 1

It is finally here!

1.What proved the most challenging part of our July Phase 2 DOTCOM experience for you?

It would be easy for me to say that the most challenging part of our July adventures was overcoming the technical difficulties. But that is to easy, and frankly, not true. The most challenging part of DOTCOM this summer was realizing that I had was not prepared for the tension that did arise inside of our 30 student community- especially in the very beginnings of the time in Vermont. But as challenges go, this was a very positive one. I was able to

backtrack, reassess, and alter how the mindset in which I was entering the situation. I learned some very valuable skills to make group work really work.

2.What proved the most rewarding part of our July Phase 2 DOTCOM experience for you?

Most rewarding was the finished product, one incredible film after another, playing out on the screen in front of us. Second to that title of most rewarding part of Phase 2 would be the fray of crying, hugging, picture snapping DOTCOMers following our final showing. Again, I took a step back there to drink it all in. The tension dissipated for that moment. Though it was a brief, I don't think I'll ever forget it.

3.What proved the most fun part of our July Phase 2 DOTCOM experience for you?

Aha! Swinging on the swings in the drizzling rain with Nargiz and Armen. We had just heard maybe the worst news to hear just a day before a final showing. Our computer had crashed. We were crushed, sure, but somehow, we found ourselves on the playground. We swung back and forth, back and forth until our heads ached, singing Beatles songs... which I truly believe may be one of those universal unifiers. :)

4.What are you most excited about, looking forward to our online Phase 3 DOTCOM

experience coming up this fall?

I am looking forward to thinking hard about this world we live in. I can't wait to read what everyone has to say!

The picture I chose is one of Astghik and I, on our host family's couch, eating our nightly dessert of apple, just happy!