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Every experience in life is a learning experience. Every test and trial, and every victory and triumph helps to define who we are. Likewise, my experience in my English Composition class has been a very rewarding experience. Through this class I was actually able to find out that I like writing. Every time we received a new essay I was always intrigued to get into the library and start drafting on the assignment. Truthfully, my first thought was that I wouldn’t like the class and I’d wonder off into distracting thought during the class. However, though the class started early in the morning I was always alert and interested in the lesson. One of the best attributes to the class was being able to have drafting workshops. In these workshops …show more content…
Through peer review we were able to get revisions from at least two other people. In these workshops my peer helped me by letting me know what things I should add into my essay, what things I should take out, and what I should expound on. Without peer review seeking help from our professor would be very time consuming. 17 people trying to find a time to meet with the professor would be very tedious for everyone. I also believe peer review workshops are very helpful because it teaches us how to seek out help from other students when we are outside of this class and it also teaches us how to help other students when they need …show more content…
I honestly believe that this class has helped to prepare me for the English courses that I’ll be taking in the next few years. Every aspect from the atmosphere to the Supplemental instructions sessions that we received in the class has been extremely impactful to me. I know this may sound a bit crazy, but if I were able to do these six weeks again I would not hesitate to do it. As I reflect on this class I’m able to reflect on myself as well, and I’ve found out so much about myself in these past few weeks. Who would have known that I would come to college and embark upon my new found enjoyment of writing? What an enjoyable time this has been. I can’t wait to see what these next few years hold for

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