Mini 5 Marissa Taffer

I think that most people want to leave behind a legacy for much the same reason that they practice organized religion. They need to believe that while they are here on earth they are making a significant contribution to society. I think that the indvidual human life is extremely short in the grand scheme of things and that people want to believe that their short existance is meaningful. It also speaks to the idea of becoming famous, I think most people hope that they will be known for all of the good things they did or made while they were alive after they are gone. It shows the significance of a person's life and contributions.
This is why people are always talking about creating a legacy. I also think that naming a building or program after a person speaks to this idea. Look at many of the buildings and colleges here at Drexel, take for example the new name of East Hall, it is now called Anthony Caneris Hall and there are also two scholarships that have been created in his name coinciding with his retirement as VP of Student life this year. Also, after the passing of Antoinette Westfall the college of media arts and design was named after her. The people who's names are on these building are people that generations of Drexel students will know about and hear about their legacy.
For me, I hope that I am able to leave my own legacy and make significant contributions during my life. Here at drexel, in my career and even in my personal life. The idea of leaving a legacy gives me hope that my life is important. I really think this whole concept is about validation and like we talked about in class when we talked about praise and affirmation, people like to hear how great they are. The phrase he/she left his/her mark here is one of the largest compliments a person can hope to recieve. It is something that has been on my mind a lot lately as I am getting ready to leave Drexel and go out into the real world.