It was fascinating to read stories from different perspectives about home. It was amazing that homes are more than just structures that can accommodate people.

Aron’s idea is, “What gives people a sense of home are the people that surrounded by.” Rather than the structure itself, home warmth the people because of the family and friends. Wherever we live, we realize that the atmosphere of those around us could make the home a home.

Nicole’s story of finding a real home was interesting. “So then we moved into an apartment, and it felt a lot like a hotel for a while. Somewhere to sleep, but not somewhere you stay.” Same o Nicole, home is not just a structure that she could sleep, but is a feeling. For her, home is in the experiences she has had, and it is in the moments that shaped who she is and who she will eventually become.

Eva’s story made me smile. Through her story, I realized home is just home. Even in an ordinary situation, we could feel home. Like others, Eva also felt a secure connection to her idea of what home means when she was with her brothers, sisters, parents, and pets.

Kosh’s idea of the home was impressive. “home is not a place or a person, rather it is a state of mind where I can exist as my genuine self.” I only focused on how the home could make someone comfortable, but after her story, I realized home could let me exist as my genuine self.

Georgia’s story described what home is and how people feel about home. I love how she described home. Like other peers, she also mentioned how people and family make the home as home.

CoCo’s story about home was also impressive. Unlike others, she was an international student who had a homesick. However, due to friends, she felt like home in the car. she mentioned she “learned that home is with people that make you feel like you belong and you have someone to go to when you are upset. … When you have all that, it is home, and it is a family. No matter where you are, even in a car, you can feel it.”

After I read a couple of classmates’ notions of home, I realize that the four-letter word “home” has endless definitions. The notion of home is different from everyone; however, somehow, we all could make a smile, if we think about our homes.

Work cited

Diaz, Nicole. “Oh Canada!” Oh Canada, 1 Feb. 2020, blogs.ubc.ca/nicolediaz/2020/01/28/sense-of-home/.

Kosh, Jacob. “Home Is The Place I Am.” Jacob Kosh’s Blog, 27 Jan. 2020, https://blogs.ubc.ca/jacobkosh/2020/01/27/home-is-the-place-i-am/.

Dvorak, Eva. “2.2 A Story Of Home” Oh Canada: Our Home and Native Land? 28 Jan. 2020, https://blogs.ubc.ca/evadvorak/

Masaki, Georgia. “Assignment 2.1: Home.” OH CANADA, 28 Jan. 2019, blogs.ubc.ca/georgiamasaki/2020/01/27/assignment-2-1-home/.

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