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Struggles with College Writing Class

The writer reflects on their expectations for a college English class, which differed significantly from their high school experience, particularly in the focus on essays and MLA format. They struggled with topics that did not interest them, especially in argumentative essays, leading to feelings of frustration and a lack of creativity. Ultimately, the writer acknowledges their procrastination issues and recognizes the need to engage more deeply with their schoolwork, indicating personal growth from the experience.

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Struggles with College Writing Class

The writer reflects on their expectations for a college English class, which differed significantly from their high school experience, particularly in the focus on essays and MLA format. They struggled with topics that did not interest them, especially in argumentative essays, leading to feelings of frustration and a lack of creativity. Ultimately, the writer acknowledges their procrastination issues and recognizes the need to engage more deeply with their schoolwork, indicating personal growth from the experience.

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So, when I first walked into this class, I expected it to be like my high school English classes.

expected to be given assignments about literature, and those stupid question assignments. I

was wrong Instead of that I got essay, after essay. At first, the essays were simple enough to

do; things that happened to me, and things I was interested in. But then, they got to the point

where I had absolutely no interest in the subject matter, or the subject matter depressed, or

bored me. It became more, and more of a chore to do. Not just that, but in High School they

never taught me the MLA format; It was not something that was considered important. So,

when I entered the class, and it was explained to me speedrun style in 20 minutes I had no

groundwork for it. So, I became confused. I even had to buy a book on the MLA format, that

still apparently wasn’t enough! It was only when I had a one-on-one with the teacher did, I

finally understand.

As for the subject matters, as I have stated, at first, I was interested in the things that I was

writing about. Because I got to choose what TED talk to write about, and Moth story to reflect

on. But then it started to feel more cookie cutter. I had to talk about the media we consume,

and the news. I thought I did a pretty good job at reflecting on how the media divides us. But

apparently, not good enough. And then there was the Argumentative Essay, oh boy. As I have
stated in one of my drafts I felt trapped; I felt like I was writing about things I had absolutely no

Interest in whatsoever. I was actively being punished for creativity! I get it, the point of the

class is not to be creative, it’s to learn the MLA format, and understand the basics of journalism.

But I think I would have taken to the class a little better had I been given something I was

interested in. Especially in the argumentative essay. I’m not really interested in politics; often

it depresses me. I think, that if I was given a topic that I have an actual interest in I would have

done much better. As I have done much better in my TED talk, and my Reflective essay. It is

one of my major flaws that I must overcome. If I am not interested in something, I will often

half ass it. It is a flaw that I have tried to fix for a while, but cannot. Though journalists often

must do stories that they don’t want to do.

I guess I learned that journalism just isn’t my thing. But then again, I do have a procrastination

issue so there is that. I have gotten better about it over the years. But I still have that issue.

Back in high school I had to have two teachers in a classroom just to keep on track. Now, all I

need is reminders from my mom. Now the importance of not slacking off and taking interest in
my schoolwork is even more apparent to me. I really haven’t been as into my schoolwork as I

should have been, but I think I’ve grown from this experience.

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