“So we will study something about the watershed and write papers about it to practice our writing skills?” This is what I had anticipated how this course would be like.
However, this course provided much more insight than I have ever imagined. From its application to the watershed, I gained a more profound understanding of the significance of collaborating, stepping back, and being open minded to new ideas. These values are not only the essential aspects in the watershed management, but also some important take-aways for future collaborations with others.
I would never forget the experience of sniffing the smell of milk and comparing the picture of the Big Spring Run before restoration with the Big Spring Run I was witnessing. The sensation of soil touching my knees and the soft texture of the wild cotton …show more content…
From assignment 1 to assignment 6, there seems to be clear improvements. I am gradually learning to use accurate and precise language and to follow the MLA format, which I did not know at all before taking this course. From September to December, like a kitten peeking through the curtains, I started to speak up in class, and participate more in order to share my perspective with my classmates. Now, I am able to stand up to introduce my watershed to everyone with a smile and making eye contact with my