Reflection

Attending my first collegiate english course I had no idea what to expect. I wondered what the course load would be like, no idea what texts we would read, no idea what exactly we would be learning. I had heard many rumors about college english classes, or college classes in general. I heard the professors would be dogmatic and apathetic, that I’d be up all night studying and that writing 15 page essays would be a weekly ritual.  I am happy to report that my freshman composition class has been none of the aforementioned. I have read many great articles and narratives thus far which have expanded my understanding of not only the english language but literary culture as well.  I have also been edified about imperative grammar, punctuation, and sentence techniques which have only ameliorated my writing abilities. However what has surprised me the most does not just apply to my english course. The thing which i expected the least was the eagerness and wisdom of my professors. I have been so used to learning things in school with no practical application. In every one of my classes which I have taken thus far I learn things from professors who are eager to teach and who are very wise in their individual fields. Everything I have learned are concepts which can be applied to not only a myriad of career options but to everyday life. The fact that these lessons are so applicable enables me to remember what I learn and gives me a desire to partake in my own education. The fact that my teachers are so wise and all my lessons are so useful make me eager to be at Howard University and to learn even more.

Each assignment I have completed in this course has bee challenging and educating in its own respect. The variation of styles of writing we had to complete taught me a plethora of tools and strategies I can now use to enhance my writing.