As the semester comes to a close, I’d want to express my gratitude for the lovely and incredible experience I had in this class. From the first to the very last lecture. I recall being really bewildered when I initially read the course syllabus, because I literally had no clue what I was getting myself into. In my perspective, I knew very little about architecture and the modern world. However, after four months of taking this course, I don’t regret a single moment. I learned so many captivating facts and knowledge about our nation, the reasons why writing is so significant, and most importantly, I learned more about myself as a student and as an individual. Due to this class, everyday I fall more in love with writing. Aside from playing the piano, it actually became one of my hobbies lol. Throughout the completion of the assignments, the feedback given to me by my professors was immensely helpful. This course has given me the opportunity to amplify my intelligence and develop my skills in writing, which will benefit my future studies immensely.

Composing literature has confirmed so many things while be part this course. Writing allows me to express myself and express what I’ve discovered. Isn’t that the point of life? The gratification you have, once you can communicate and share with others?  Writing has restored my love of studying. There is no time limit and no stress. Just me understanding about exciting and fascinating topics and then presenting what I’ve learned with anybody who wants to peruse my writing. Upon the completion of the modern object essay, I learned to show clarity and thoroughness in my writing while also connecting it to the articulation of modernity. In the personal narrative, I had to bring the reader into my experience. In the composition in 2 Genres assignment, I had an opportunity to show my creative attributes, which helped me convey a single idea of my choosing, rooted in the themes of the topic section. And finally, the inquiry essay allowed me to discover more about curiosities following my own inquiring mind, and finding new ideas, questions, and possibilities along the way. All these different pieces helped me become more creative, it made me think, discover, do research, and it also brought me joy. Though there were moments were I experienced some difficulties, I did my best to fulfill the criteria and apply the different ideas shared in class discussions.

As I close this reflection, I’d want to express my gratitude to my professor and all of my instructors who were able to provide me with guidance during the semester. I am grateful for all of the readings that have helped me improve my comprehension and analytical abilities. I am also thankful for the discussion forums in which I was able to participate. These discussion boards gave me the opportunity to share my ideas and thoughts with my peers, which was something I greatly valued as a student. Even though I couldn’t see my peers in person, I still cherished the times when we would gather in breakout rooms to discuss the topic/reading of the day. As a freshman, this course was very memorable, and it is an experience I will always hold  close to heart.