Look Back at this Semester

For me, sophomore year is when one truly finds themselves. Freshman year is meant for adjusting and learning, but as a sophomore one really needs to discover and establish himself or herself as a scholar. Taking English 102, with Professor Brady, made that transition smooth and exciting. During the course of this semester, I can say with confidence that  I  have discovered myself as a writer. The curriculum was intimidating at first, but the classroom dynamics made writing and researching enjoyable.

I entered this class with the basic fundamentals of essay writing and was taught  how to apply them to topics that matter. The most important  part of this class was learning that my writing is my voice and it needs to be heard. I found myself learning important social issues and was able to express my opinions in my work. In every other class that I have taken, I was only writing for my professor.  However, in Professor Brady’s class, all of my peers were able to read and comment on my essays. This larger audience increased my dedication to become a better writer.

In the beginning of the year, I lacked  confidence as a writer since I had not taken a college level English class in over a year. The fishbowl seminars, the in depth lectures, and the published writing pieces encouraged me to write my best work. I truly feel that being challenged every day in class made me become a more educated and experienced writer.  I know I will reap the benefits of this class throughout my college experience. The communication, literature, and research skills that I acquired in this class will help me in my new university next semester.