When I first arrived here at
Springfield College, I thought college writing would be one of my hardest
classes. I was never a very strong writer and the thought of writing more than
two pages absolutely terrified me, so I was convinced that I would struggle a
lot. Although it has not been easy, I definitely feel like I have improved a
lot over the course of the semester with the help of my professor and peers.
From my experience, I learned that the
professors here really do care about the students and want to see you succeed.
They are more than willing to help you if you need it and are flexible with
their schedules to meet with you. I also learned that a lot of the other
students around you are equally nervous. The use of peer review in our class
definitely helped alleviate some of the nerves because it was easy to talk to
the other students, getting their opinions and sharing ideas. Professor Hayman
kept a very laidback atmosphere in the classroom so we were all comfortable
with each other. We were all able to help each other grow as writers over the
past four months. Looking back on it now, I would say I was nervous for no
reason.
There really is no
reason to be worried at all. I know that when people told me that a few months
ago, I did not believe them but it really is true. The class will challenge you
to become a better writer, but it is nothing that any of you will not be able
to handle. Have faith in yourselves, take things one step at a time, relax and
you will do
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