“One of the most successful forms of adaptation to the social space is achieved by people who take to this space like ducks to water and who therefore do not need a pocket calculator to find their way. ” -Pierre Bourdieu
This was part of one of the first readings I did in this class. When I was just getting settled into my new university life, I was scared and nervous because it was my first time away from home. This quotation above truly struck a chord with me.
This quote did not make sense to me at first. But as I began to socialise and comprehend my surroundings, I recognised that this was an excellent example of one of the most successful kinds of adaptation. Personally, I haven’t had the finest social experiences, but I now do my best to adapt to my surroundings.