Coffee works magic

While sitting at Starbucks, I've discovered one thing: pride. Not only in myself, but in the academic work I have put out. 99% of the time every paper I wrote was put together last minute, yet I still thoroughly enjoy rereading my previous works. While reading, I am reminded why I came to such a prestigious university. I did not come here for the Greek life, or the athletic program. I came here because I fell in love with the academic body. I feel challenged, and I actually have become engaged in my work! I'm going to use my assignments from my English class as an example.

First assignment-Commercial analysis (Blog format)
I wrote my blog over Dodge's attempt to take advantage of the male need for masculinity. As a Psychology major, I actually became interested in this assignment. In high school, papers were 5 paragraphs, topic sentence, blah blah blah. Here the paper was my personal theories. It actually required a deep amount of personal touch. I wasn't given a framework and I was just filling in the blanks. I was able to let it take whatever shape I like. Just in formatting, I was able to be more expressive

Second assignment-Technological assessment
See previous blog

Third Assignment-Rogerian argument
I wrote this paper over vehicles impact on the environment, but it was written in a format I had never heard of. I was to address both sides of the argument. Being able to sympasize with the opposition is a characteristic of maturity. I also enjoyed writing this paper because I was able to propose rational solutions in the middle and did not have to pick one side (and I got to talk more about cars!). I felt this was the most actually complete paper I have written. I didn't feel that any sides of my arguement were missing, and there was no weak points in the essay. I know I will use the Rogerian format very often in my papers

Final assignment-Website
We were assigned the project of forming a group and compiling all of our work in the class into a website. No rules were really placed. Some groups I noticed simply listed their compiled work and attempted to describe the writing process. I believe we might have taken a completely different path. We made a website that was a resource for better sustainable decisions. I really got into this assignment, but sadly I felt this assignment was rushed and there could have been more work put into the final assignment.

Let's talk ethos!
My papers are all ethos, because they are all me. My topic choice was very personal. I tried to not say it everywhere, but if we only have one true love in life, then I guess I'm destined to be alone because I love CARS! Being able to write about cars in 3 of my assignments made it much more fun. Also, I went a different route and discussed intimacy on one paper which is also big to me. I depend on personal relationships with friends. All together I am very proud of my academic work. I felt this semester I was able to put more depth in my assignments than ever before, but sadly I was not able to effectively communicate my point. I feel that is something that will improve with time to come, and I am excited for what the future has in hand!