Pandemics of the Past - Chia Miyahara


 I was surprised at the origin of the name of "Spanish flu". Spain didn't join the World War 1, and there was no reason to hide it. Conversaly, in the US, the government had to collect soldiers and they concealed an epidemic from the public. It was quite interesting. I really scare about cholera. Especially, It was frightening to hear that the water was running out of our body. From these epidemics, I felt the need to create vaccines to combat the serious disease. Through Covid 19, I was able to see the potential of online classes. At first I was worried about whether I would be able to concentrate on learning in my own environment, but I thought it was a good thing to be able to take classes in an environment that suited me anytime, anywhere.

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  1. Ren FunayamaSeptember 6, 2023 at 4:12 PM

    Your thought is great because you are thinking about online classes.

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  2. Aina TaniguchiSeptember 6, 2023 at 4:14 PM

    There are going to be a lot of people who will mistakenly believe that Spain is the place where the Spanish flu originated!

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  3. Ryota IwamiSeptember 6, 2023 at 4:18 PM

    It's important to adopt environment.

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  4. Tomoe ArakiSeptember 6, 2023 at 4:21 PM

    I must work out for the environment.

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  5. AnjiSeptember 6, 2023 at 4:33 PM

    we have to share information!

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  6. Natsumi IwamotoSeptember 6, 2023 at 4:35 PM

    YEES, I was also surprised at the origin of the name of Spanish flu. I feel like it is unfair to Spain.... sadly...

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  7. Vicente UribeSeptember 6, 2023 at 4:36 PM

    Online classes has the potential of bring education to anyone, all around the world. I also think is great!!

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  8. Mai KandaSeptember 11, 2023 at 9:25 PM

    I agree with your opinion!! We need to think better way to study and work than in the past.

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