Houston Means...Part II

Students again considered the prompt, "What does Houston mean to you?"

Below are some responses:

"Houston is a big family where most people know one another."

"Houston means a new beginning...Houston is the people and the people make Houston."

"Houston means hope, Houston means new beginnings.  Houston means strong ties."

"Houston means that my little sister has hope...she is more than a race or nationality; she is more than the color of her skin, last name, and home country."

"Of course I want to get out and explore the world, but even if I sometimes hate Houston, it will always be a place for me to come back to and feel at home."

"Houston means unity."

"I won't be here very long but I'll make sure to enjoy every moment of it.  Peace out."

Houston Means...

Classes begin on our campus today, delayed a week due to Hurricane Harvey.  As we strive to provide a sense of stability and assistance for students, I asked my classes to complete an in-class writing. The prompt asked, "What does Houston mean to you?"

Here are some of the responses from British Literature students:

"Houston means that there is a way for people of all backgrounds to do more than coexist."

"Houston means initiative and selflessness to me due to the recent events.  Many people were willing to help each other during the hurricane even when they needed help themselves."

"Houston means home."

"Houston means being with family."

"Houston is the city that gets together through any situation."

"Houston means a home of opportunities which let us be someone in life."

"In my opinion, Houston means a city filled with hopes and dreams."

"Houston means equality, sticking through the tough times, a home to always come back to, family history, pride, togetherness, opportunity, hope, strength, tranquility, and diversity."

"Houston is flooded streets and potholes in the pavement...Houston is the home of N.A.S.A and Beyoncé...a city that can transform from hood to posh suburbia in 20 minutes along I-45."