Communities

                A community is one in which holds a population of like-minded individuals who strive to thrive as a people based on a common interest. By interacting with each others' strengths and weaknesses, each being takes a role and contributes to his or her crowd. Each community is unique based on agenda. Groups form to either achieve a goal, share knowledge or creation, chat, or  all three! Other divisions of communities are also dependent on ethnicity, gender, age, hobby, and belief. Although, one must not allow themselves to dissolve into a community, but to hold tightly to their identity. For each individual must be different to have an abundance of various services and perspectives.
               Rarely one is found anywhere but in a community. By attending Rose and Alex Pilibos, I exist in a Armenian, Tashnag, and Apostolic community. I am bound to it because of my religion, race, and political position. With daily Armenian class and weekly Hay Tahd lessons, each person is inspired and encouraged to fight for the Armenian cause by promoting the advancement of our nation.
               Fandoms are also another prominent category of communities. Most, including myself, idolize celebrities, movies, and TV shows through multiple networks. For example, those who are captivated by One Direction's music and image are compelled to support them by joining communities who are as well mesmerized by the British boys. By following related blogs and accounts on Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr, 'fangirls' unite globally to cheer on the fellows. I, as a proud 'Directioner', am driven to also buy their albums and concert tickets to get more of them. My obsession would have never been supplemented if I have never had the chance to either interact with other 'fangirls' or research 'One Direction' content. Only through communities like Youtube and inquirer sites I had the ability to do so.