The conversation below happened among three friends of Itsekiri origin who were invited to a year’s fellowship in an elite research institute in north America.
This was a very interesting read, and I learned a lot, especially regarding dietary laws, currency exchange, and the Itsekiri people of Nigeria. I also recognized familiar concepts from my Microeconomics class (ECN 104) this semester, which helped me better understand the ideas presented in the reading.
One concept that intrigued me was the idea that "what you see is not necessarily what it is." This made me reflect on how our perceptions can be shaped by cultural contexts and biases. What stood out the most to me, though, was the importance of understanding other people's cultures.
Also, I like this quote that you shared: "Ilu gangan loro aye. Ti o ba kooju senikan, eyin loko si elomiran (this life is like a talking drum, while the front faces an individual the back faces another person). A simple translation is there are two sides to a coin."
This was a very interesting read, and I learned a lot, especially regarding dietary laws, currency exchange, and the Itsekiri people of Nigeria. I also recognized familiar concepts from my Microeconomics class (ECN 104) this semester, which helped me better understand the ideas presented in the reading.
One concept that intrigued me was the idea that "what you see is not necessarily what it is." This made me reflect on how our perceptions can be shaped by cultural contexts and biases. What stood out the most to me, though, was the importance of understanding other people's cultures.
Also, I like this quote that you shared: "Ilu gangan loro aye. Ti o ba kooju senikan, eyin loko si elomiran (this life is like a talking drum, while the front faces an individual the back faces another person). A simple translation is there are two sides to a coin."
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the comments. As you mentioned, ideas in the essay will help you as a management student.