What i have learned this semester week 16

December 7, 2006 pinky1

I had been out of school for about 7 years before I decided to continue my education. When I started this semester I was trying to get back into the studing mode. I feel that I have allowed myself to open up and experience things which I knew I would not do before.

In this class this semester I tried my hardest on all my assignments. I felt even when I gave it my all it just was not enough at times. I became very frustrated at times and very discouraged. It would have been more benificial for me if we had discussion from the book instead of the many outside readings we had. The outsides readings and discussions helped me as well but I feel we were not learning much from the book.

In this class we have learned to dig deeper and look beyond the obvious. By learning this it has helped me open up and express myself. I find myself questioning things which I have learned and wanting to research it. This class has helped me grow as a writer.

I feel that I have grown a lot in my writing. I compared paper 1 to paper 5 and I can really see a difference not only in my writing but in my understanding as well. I feel I may have done better if I didn’t constantly feel I wasn’t giving it my all. When this would happen I would get very upset and think for get it I am through. I know others are at a different level then me and sometimes it discourages me when I am compared to them. I think the only one I should be compared to is myself and how I am improving. Overall I believe I have grown and I am proud of what I accomplished.