This course really challenged me. I am used to my creativity and confidence to carry me through my classes. (that was a lot of "C's" in that sentence) But, this class forced me to work harder than I have before, by literally slapping me with a much lower grade than i am used to. It motivated me to go above and beyond to improve my numbers on the next two papers. Writing 100 lit a proverbial fire under me and I am grateful for it.
The material we covered was generally interesting and relevant but, I am not against saying that I hated The Glass Castle, it was far too visceral and cathartic for me to read. I avoid subjects that incite negative emotional responses from readers. In this I am adamant, the world is far too horrible to immerse oneself in it for entertainment purposes.
A suggestion I can make for future courses would be to offer a variety of movies to choose from to watch and then research. I enjoyed The Queen of Versailles, but would have loved to write about the movie of my choice. If students are researching something they feel passionate, about, they will be inspired to perform better.
I often write creatively on the side, and will continue to do so for practice. (And will continue to utilize the writing center, even though i might end up working there.)
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