Personal Statement: Why ENF Should Be A Requirement

Why ENF should be a Requirement A peacemaking activists well-known by the name of Nelson Mandela once said “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” This quote has a powerful meaning to me that gave me a positive outlook to pursue my goals in education. I think that they should continue teaching ENF1 and 2 at Thomas Nelson Community College. Although the courses are developmental and do not count towards a degree, ENF is a very knowledgeable subject it will help you to become a successful writer, reader, and prepare you for college English. One problem I recognized as a first-term student is that I needed some improvements in this ENF course. I have always struggled with writing and because of the strategies that were provided by my professor, I was able to overcome those fears. I took the placement test to measure my abilities in English to see where I stood. I did not score too well and was placed in ENF. Because of this developmental course I was given the tools and breakdown on what an essay consists of a thesis statement, supporting details, and a conclusion. I was able to utilize the websites online to proofread my essay. One of the sites I used was called …show more content…
I started reading more materials throughout this course. As a result, I was able to increase my score on the DRP. The readings from our ENF book has helped me improve in vocabulary, identify the main topics, and recognize what the passage was about. The lectures and videos taught me effective ways to enhance my reading skills. I find that I am constantly researching words daily in a dictionary or online to have a better understanding of what I am reading. One of the assignments that increased my ability in reading was to write out flashcards. The flashcards consisted of the term, word part, definition, and an example of the word used in a