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Born in Markham and raised in Scarborough
On this day, my parents gave birth to me in Canada, which started my life as a Canadian citizen. Starting a family is considered a social norm since couples are expected to raise a family at a certain age. -
started elementary school
I have entered elementary school and have started my education. I believe this is a norm since children don’t necessarily have to go to school, but it is expected in our type of society.
-Elementary school is a social institution -
Visited China for the first time
When I visited China for the first time, I realized that China was very different from Canada. This experience showed me the difference between the lifestyle between Canada and China. I learned that their norms were different from ours. -
Moved to Markham
During this time, I was really upset that I moved because this meant that this would distance me from friends. Furthermore, I learned that we moved because our family was not in the best financial position. -
Started high school
Starting high school was very similar to starting elementary school.
-Transitioned from an elementary student to a high school student.
Graduating high school and getting your diploma is another norm created by society.
-High School is an institution
-I experienced role strain because my role as a student was the work generated by being a student was difficult. -
COVID-19
COVID-19 is the global pandemic that changed how Canadians would live.
Covid is happening only in our generation, thus is a cohort.
Many institutions shut down because of the pandemic. For example, schools.
Many people had to transition and take many precautions during the pandemic. -
Entering college
Going to college will influence my future job/career.
-Going to college/university is another expectation that our society has for everyone.
-College is also another educational institution.
-Transitioned from high school to college.
Additionally, I believe that I will be experiencing role strain because my duties as a student such as studying, exams, etc. will be hard. Furthermore, these tasks will result in role conflict because they will interfere with my roles as a brother, friend, etc. -
visting the U.S
I plan on visiting the U.S during the summer for vacation because it has always been on my bucket list. -
first job
After finishing college, I plan on going job hunting to find my first job. If successful, I will start earning my own money and get experience for future job opportunities. -People are expected to go job hunting and enter the workforce after college/university
-I will transition from a student to a working adult. -
Retirement
After working for almost all of my life, I will retire at the age of “65” and live freely. Since I’m no longer working, I plan on living off Seniors Financial Assistance for the rest of my life. -People who reach the elderly age usually retire, but necessarily don’t have to.
-I will transition from a working adult to a retired elderly.