My name is Jenny Wu. I'm currently a junior at Arizona State University studying Elementary Education.
When I was in high school, I was a part of the Academic Decathlon team. One year, our topic was on the Age of Imperialism, with a focus on Africa and the Congo. We learned more about the history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We read King Leopold's Ghost and The Heart of Darkness. I found myself easily engaged with the topic, and wanting to know more. Even after spending a year on the topic, I know I have only skimmed the surface. Before, I never had an opportunity to really learn about the history of Africa. It wasn't a huge focus in any of the history classes I have taken. I hope, through this topic, I will be able to discover much more about the Democratic Republic of the Congo. |