Improving My Writing Skills: Course Analysis

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From going to the gym, having some quiet time, reading some novels, managing activities, organizing and getting things done. All this proved to be a mess before beginning this course. You are right if the word “messy” came up in your mind. Aside from that I had to confidence or whatsoever to be a student who can handle school. I lacked that motivation and my life was going in no direction. Work-home-family and friends. That’s the typical cycle. Now my life has a purpose personally, academically, and professionally.
Being able to write assignment with success has worked very well for me, improving my writing skills along the way. I have surprised myself on how to handle my time management and wish to continue. I have improved on not being judgmental

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