This last semester has taught me many lessons, which have not always been apparent to me. Over the last semester I have learned many things, but the most important is to write like myself and not someone else. I learned this lesson through the article How to write with style by Kurt Vonnegut which gives a message of just be yourself.
One of the most important things that I have learned is that I am capable of much more than I would imagine possible. I am my worst enemy in the fact that I am the only thing stopping myself from being able to achieve my goals. When first looking at the research paper I had to do, my jaw dropped. Having completing it I now know I can do and the only thing that was in my way previously was my attitude.
Out of the readings I had trouble picking just one piece that spoke to me the most and I couldn’t decide on just one. Most inspirational to me were the Letter to America by Margaret Atwood and Jennifer Turpin’s Women Confronting War. Both were written by strong independent woman who spoke their mind to try inflicting change for the better. The least favourite reading was 30 Little Turtles by Thomas Friedman due to it seeming arrogant. I have learned that this could possibly be an attempt at reverse psychology, but I do not agree with trying to trick readers into agreeing with you.
Although it has been a hectic time there was always method to the madness and this has treated me well. On the other hand I do wish that there was more time spent on learning the methods to citing. Possibly had worksheets so we know where I make mistakes instead of seeing it after the fact. Wouldn’t have made it through the semester without helpful classmates who are understanding and also a good teacher.
