When I first started my critical thinking class, it was not this semester. In fact, I had started this class the previous semester, although within the first week I realized that I could no longer continue. I was working at Subway and working as a tutor. Also, I had three additional classes. I took on way too much. I knew that there was no way that I could take on the class work in critical thinking, and maintain high performance in the other areas of my life. I decided to drop it and take it the next semester. Ergo, I did take it the next semester, and I found that I was just as overwhelmed, if not more, although I knew I had to get through it, and in a way I was mentally prepared for it. As a result of working on all the assignments, which consisted of, blogging, group work, discussion boards, essays, critical thinking work, responses, and Peer Draft Reviews, I found that I made tremendous improvement on my writing skills. Specifically, I found that I can do a crazy amount of work within short periods of time and my description has improved.
Since I had two other classes, three jobs, and I started a softball team, I found it rather difficult to do all the work that was assigned in my English class, although I got through it and found out some spectacular things. I found out that I can write really fast, and I can do it efficiently. With my lack of time I forced myself to write get my school work done as swiftly as I could, but not skimping on the material. This determination to get my class work done with the little time I have made me realize that I can push myself a little further, just like a jogger running a little further because they tell themselves they can do it. I jogged through my mind with the high hopes of getting my work done, and doing it well, but now that it’s almost over with I need to do some actual jogging. Locking one’s self up in a room with a computer and food for a whole semester is not a good idea. Additionally, I believe that my writing has become a lot more descriptive. I find myself using analogies and metaphors a lot more based off my readings. I started to think about how a lot of the essays that I read from the textual material were rather descriptive, and thought that I should maybe add a little color to my writing as well. This class has definitely improved both my time and description.
Now, I am proud to say that I haven’t missed a single point on turning in my assignments, and I am extremely happy that my writing is much faster. I gave myself the extra push I needed throughout this semester in order to get my writing assignments done on time, with the little time I have. Summer is almost here, and I won’t be taking a class, and then I’ll be wishing that I had something to do. However, by taking this class I have been able to push the limits of my writing abilities, which has made my writing much more efficient, faster, and descriptive. In fact, this assignment took a little less than 20 minutes.
Well done Katie, less than 20 min is really fast. Good for you. This class has also helped me type a bit faster. At times I was overwhelmed with the workload and I often thought of quitting. I am glad that I did stick with it. I am sure that you are glad you stuck with this class too. And here we are at the end of the semester.
ReplyDeleteIt is always the hardest to stay focus when the end of the semester comes around. I make myself feel helpless with the overwhelming feeling I have. Then I get over and get back to work. I am so happy that the end of the semester is here, it was a long one for me.
I can’t believe that you were able to keep up with the assignments in class with all the other things you had going in your life. You are one busy girl and you did it. You must be happy that you accomplished your goal in completing this class. I am glad to hear that you are going into teaching. Being a teacher is a special thing, you are inspiring others to succeed in life and in their writing.