Midterm Self Evaluation Analytical Writing
Samantha Meyer
Dr. Skebe
Introduction to Analytical Writing
October 17, 2011
Midterm Self-Evaluation
College is not just a learning experience for academics but also for your own self and life. College can be the scariest part of a person's life or the most exciting. Some people can go into college mature and ready to live on their own, while other people go into college with having never left their home before, and hating the idea of living on their own. In high school you are always warned how college is completely different but you never expect such a huge transition. Once you get to college you realize quickly how much more important education is. College classes are a completely new experience and it takes a long time to figure out what it takes to do well, and how to succeed. At the midterms point of first semester of being a freshman in college, I have learned that classes are a lot more challenging. The class, Introduction to Analytical Writing so far, has challenged me like I have never been before. After being put into Analytical Writing I did not know what to expect for the class. In high school, English class was always my best class and came natural to me. After a week or two of being in this class I realized that this would be my hardest class and most challenging. Writing a short essay for homework every night is not something I would normally mind but I was stumped as to why it was so difficult for me. In high school whenever it came to analyzing it was usually with poems and Shakespeare, two things I really do not like. Analyzing was never something I enjoy or was good at. Realizing this class is all about analyzing writings and then reflecting on it made me nervous. Receiving two bad grades on my first two writings, I instantly decided I wasn’t going to do well in the class. After meeting with my professor, learning more and talking about my struggles I realized I just need to commit to the class and try my hardest to do well. I also learned
Dr. Skebe
Introduction to Analytical Writing
October 17, 2011
Midterm Self-Evaluation
College is not just a learning experience for academics but also for your own self and life. College can be the scariest part of a person's life or the most exciting. Some people can go into college mature and ready to live on their own, while other people go into college with having never left their home before, and hating the idea of living on their own. In high school you are always warned how college is completely different but you never expect such a huge transition. Once you get to college you realize quickly how much more important education is. College classes are a completely new experience and it takes a long time to figure out what it takes to do well, and how to succeed. At the midterms point of first semester of being a freshman in college, I have learned that classes are a lot more challenging. The class, Introduction to Analytical Writing so far, has challenged me like I have never been before. After being put into Analytical Writing I did not know what to expect for the class. In high school, English class was always my best class and came natural to me. After a week or two of being in this class I realized that this would be my hardest class and most challenging. Writing a short essay for homework every night is not something I would normally mind but I was stumped as to why it was so difficult for me. In high school whenever it came to analyzing it was usually with poems and Shakespeare, two things I really do not like. Analyzing was never something I enjoy or was good at. Realizing this class is all about analyzing writings and then reflecting on it made me nervous. Receiving two bad grades on my first two writings, I instantly decided I wasn’t going to do well in the class. After meeting with my professor, learning more and talking about my struggles I realized I just need to commit to the class and try my hardest to do well. I also learned