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The networks I have established with my parents, friends, and lectures are a vital part of my life, providing emotional support, knowledge, and personal growth. These relationships are built on mutual trust, respect, and open communication, allowing for a free exchange of ideas, emotions, and experiences.

My parents network is built on unconditional love and support. I grew up with my mother, aunt and grandmother. They have been the biggest supporters of my life decisions and encouraged me to be the best person i am. My parents have played a vital role in shaping the person i am today and always being there to catch me when im down. My parents have been there to also influence my spirituality and beliefs. The exchanges i have with then are based on grooming and taking care of me and it being filled with love and encouragement.

My friends are another essential part of my network. We share common interests, values, and goals, which strengthens our bond. The exchange with my friends is of comfort and very much more relaxed. My friends are important to me as my my source of entertainment and encouragement since i am away from hom. Our network is built on empathy, trust, and mutual respect, allowing us to grow together and explore new experiences.

Lectures play significant role in my network. They share their knowledge and expertise, helping me develop new skills and understanding. I can ask questions, seek clarification, and engage in discussions, which deepens my learning. Their guidance and feedback help me refine my thoughts and ideas, preparing me for future challenges. In return, I can share my insights and perspectives, enriching the learning environment and fostering a sense of community.

The exchange between these networks is vital to my personal growth and development.

In conclusion, my networks with my parents, friends, and lectures are a treasure trove of support, knowledge, and personal growth. 

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The individuals that we are in my opinion are shaped by the different cultures and environment we are raised in. This also shapes the idea of "where one knows from"

As a black female whom was raised by a single mother and had four brother, the way in which my mother raised my brother is very much different. I have two cultures that i identify with; the first being IsiXhosa because in black cultures it is believed that you take after your paternal side and secondly Tsonga which is my maternal side. I speak IsiXhosa but many of the cultural and traditional practices that i have been exposed to were Tsonga based. As stated, i was raised by only my mother and my father was absent most my life which kind of impact the way in which my mother would talk or project her thoughts about gender roles and the behaviours that we allowed.

Growing up with four brothers can be considered a huge roller-coaster of emotions. I also felt as if my mother favoured my siblings more because they we "boys" and i was left to do all the cleaning for them. The way in my mother raised me seemed to intail that she was grooming to be the "the perfect bride" oneday compared to my brothers. My mothers teaching of this have shaped the way i am because it has effected the way i interaction with other males in society and has made me feel as in i need to be the neat and put together individual amongst other males. 

Another cultural value that has shaped the individual that i am the fact that i have parents from two different cultural backgrounds in which the other i know more than the other about, but overall that culture is very flexible depending on the environment in which you are raised in. Environment is important has if i was perhaps raised in the villages my mother would have raised me to be of the cultural flexibility i have, and of course ther were certain things i wouldn't agree on but they just seem to make sense with the type of person i want to be.

In conclusion i believe parents cultural backgrounds shapes where we know from and the environment in which one is raised in reflects on how much cultural adaptation there really is.

Waking up this morning was such a drag and honestly university feels like a drag too. I mean it feels like yesterday when i got here, yet time has moved faster than a taxi driver avoiding traffic with the lives of innocent souls. After i had gotten up and taken my shower, one would assume that i would feel much more awake yet the feel of fatigue laid snug like a baby. Nevertheless, i had two test to study for and i knew being in my room would not serve me any justice and the library would be a fantastic place for some motivation.

As i walked towards the library and finally entered, the dead silence pierced through my ears reminding me of the atmosphere of my final grade 12 paper venue. Tip-toeing, i finally found a seat and settled down to start study and quite honestly cram as much as i can for my tests. 

A couple of hours later after i had felt as if i was guled solid onto my seat, it was time for me to now leave the library and go write. The walk to the venue allocated felt like a long run and the sun scrotching with no mercy. Upon my arrival we were given clear instructions by the lecturers and invigilator who seemed tired and wore long frowns. I cant be too sure but the test didnt seem to leave me completely blank and after that i rushed back to my stone like bed and let it swallow all my worries away.