We just finished the writers’ panel and it was far more intimate than I anticipated. All our guests had wonderful insights and seemed genuinely interested in our thoughts as well.
As the school year comes to an end, I find myself, as I usually do, reflecting on what has happened and what I have achieved. I’ll focus on our English class right now. It was unlike any other classes I have taken and definitely gave me a new outlook on my city and on locations in general. Before English 380, I simply could never be bothered to seriously consider what my city meant to me and the effect it has on my life. Now after each class, I want to just walk around and breathe in the city and go explore a place we had discussed that day. Prior to this class, I was one of those people who just couldn’t see any exciting or distinguishing features about the city (other than the obvious few). But I am happy to say this view has changed or perhaps not changed entirely but has taken on a new meaning to me. I still think Edmonton is a mediocre city in many ways but now, I can appreciate it for just simply being a great city. Sometimes interesting things occur, sometimes it feels as though nothing at all is happening, sometimes everyone I meet is endlessly amusing and friendly while other times I feel as though Edmontonians can be cold and judgemental. It is a city with many sides to its personality and just as many opportunities and for that, I will appreciate it.
And to end this final blog post, I want to set a few academic goals for myself for next year (so feel free not to read). Next year, I hope to:
· Do all my reading thoroughly and punctually (something I nearly achieved with this class)
· Start my assignments prior to just before the due date, make time to edit them and then edit them some more.
· Try to be more vocal in class and just let go of all insecurities about my views
· Go see the instructor even if I’m not failing or desperately in need of help
Thursday, April 2, 2009
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