Vanessa Vukovic

Hello and welcome back to my blog! My Inquiry question for semester one is, “Why do we view life as a linear journey; can defying society’s norms lead to true liberation?” I chose to do a philosophical Inquiry question as I find this concept to be extremely fascinating, especially in […]

Why I chose this question: Learning more about individuality and originality in this day and age is something I personally find extremely intriguing. With the continuous normalization of trends, it is becoming increasingly more difficult to express oneself in the most authentic fashion. In the media, it almost feels like […]

Inquiry Question: Where has true originality and individuality gone; is our society slowly losing authenticity with the constant urge to follow trends? Research Step 3: What can we do to combat the normalization of following trends; can we gain the confidence to create artwork rather than imitate it? Trends are […]

Inquiry Question: Where has true originality and individuality gone; is our society slowly losing authenticity with the constant urge to follow trends? Research Step 2: How does our society define admirable attributes in one’s nature and do authentic people receive the recognition they deserve? In modern day society, admirable attributes […]

Inquiry Question: Where has true originality and individuality gone; is our society slowly losing authenticity with the constant urge to follow trends? Research Step 1: What impact has the invention of social media platforms had on the concept of individuality, and are people starting to mirror the actions/images of others? […]

My Inquiry question this semester is, “Where has true originality and individuality gone; is our society slowly losing authenticity with the constant urge to follow trends?” I look forward to discovering more about this complex topic over the next couple of months! Research Step 1: What impact has the invention […]

Hello and welcome back to my blog! My Inquiry question for semester two is, “Where has true originality and individuality gone; is our society slowly losing authenticity within the constant urge to follow trends?” I chose to do an Inquiry question regarding individuality as I find the topic to be […]

Why I chose this question: Consumerism is such a prominent dilemma faced within our modern day society; controlling aspects ranging from what we buy, and how we go about purchasing items. Throughout my research on this Inquiry project, I had the opportunity to discover more about the cycle of consumerism, […]

Inquiry Question: How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more? Research Step 3: Does having more products really make us happier, or are we just chasing an altered version of satisfaction? Our modern day world is constantly pushing us to consume more […]

Inquiry Question: How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more? Research Step 2: How does overconsumption affect our mental and physical health, and is the toll as destructive on our well-being as it is on the environment? Consumerism is a major factor […]

Inquiry Question: How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more? Research Step 1: Does the root of overconsumption stem from our society, or is it a result from companies advertising tactics? The concept of overconsumption is a vast complex topic. There are […]

My Inquiry question this semester is “How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more?” I look forward to discovering more about this complex topic over the next couple of months! Research Step 1: Does the root of overconsumption stem from our society, […]

Hello and welcome back to my blog! My Inquiry question for semester one is, “How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more?” I chose to do a topic regarding consumerism as I am extremely interested in the psychology behind corporations advertising, and […]

Why I chose this question: One re-occurring statement I always hear is to “live in the moment,” but I had no idea what that exactly meant. Throughout my work on this Inquiry project, I had the opportunity to discover more about the art of presence, and how it makes an […]

Inquiry Question: What does it mean to “live in the moment,” and how can we actively focus on embracing the little things in life? Research Step 3: Does being fully present strengthen our relationships? present: existing or occurring now. Most meaningful moments felt throughout the day are usually times where […]

Inquiry Question: What does it mean to “live in the moment,” and how can we actively focus on embracing the little things in life? Research Step 1: How could practicing gratitude improve our understanding of what’s “ordinary” in day-to-day life? gratitude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation […]

Inquiry Question: What does it mean to “live in the moment,” and how can we actively focus on embracing the little things in life? Research Step 1: How does our relationship with time, (past regrets and future anxieties) affect our ability to be present? The past experiences we face shape […]

My Inquiry question this semester is “What does it mean to ‘live in the moment,’ and how can we actively focus on embracing the little things in life? I look forward to discovering more about this complex topic over the next couple of months! Research Step 1: How does our […]

Hello and welcome back to my blog! My Inquiry question for Semester 2 is “What does it mean to ‘live in the moment,’ and how can we actively focus on embracing the little things in life?” I chose to do a topic regarding mindfulness as I am very interested in […]

Why I chose this question: Social media is absolutely fascinating. The ever-changing nature of each platform makes the consumer hooked to their phone. With social media growing at rapid rates, I was always curious about how it could affect a high schoolers mental health specifically. In addition, I chose to […]

Inquiry Question: How does continuous engagement with social media platforms, without regular breaks, influence the mental health and academic performance of high school students? Research Step 3: How does social media influence high school students’ social interactions and relationships, and how does that impact their overall well-being? Individuals incorporate social media […]

Inquiry Question: How does continuous engagement with social media platforms, without regular breaks, influence the mental health and academic performance of high school students? Research Step 2: In what ways does social media use correlate with academic performance metrics like grades, attendance, and focus? According to a 2019 study on […]

My Inquiry question this semester is “How does continuous engagement with social media platforms, without regular breaks, influence the mental health and academic performance of high school students?” I look forward to discovering how social media impacts the mental health and academic performance of students. Research Step 1: Among high […]