Writing and Education

To be completely honest, I like to write. However it takes up a lot of my time because I constantly worry about typos and other mistakes I make. I feel as if writing is a way anyone can express their feelings, thoughts, or other ideas. When I am writing and I am stuck somewhere in my paper, I’ll take out a blank piece of paper and free write. Free writing allows me to just write whatever I have on my mind down and then later I can always go back and edit it. I learned this writing technique in English 100. It helped my writing process tremendously. I was able to come up with more ideas, which created vivid details. In writing, giving that reader the image of what you’re saying is crucial. When I am reading something I want to be able to see it in my mind, almost as if I were writing the essay through personal experience. I try to give my readers that as well. However a writer will not be able to do this in one day. It takes time, practice and effort to become a good writer.

            My experience with education has been an eye opener this year. High school is a whole different ball game compared to college. You have more independence as in being on your own. The moral is the same concept though; you get what you put in. In other words the amount of work you do will determine whether or not you succeed. I’ve had to change some of my study habits and work harder towards my school work. I can honestly say procrastinating will always lead you nowhere but behind. I’ve had such a bad problem with this in the past and it’s what I’m working on to change now. The courses that I have to take for my major are of course more challenging than some of the core classes I am taking. My overall experience with the education so far has been good though. I’ve learned more than what I have expected too. I also feel as if my learning ability is expanding.