1. Self-Evaluation
Perhaps you always look on the
past with a more positive light than you remember. The semester is slowly
coming to a close and memories of stressful writing assignments are dwindling
away. At this time I am sure that English 15s was a great course and a positive
experience for me to have my first semester Freshman year at Penn State.
Signing up for classes at FTCAP
was overwhelming. Not aware of my major yet, I was scared I would mess up my
entire schedule for the rest of my college career. Luckily English 15s was two
requirements in one, English requirement and Freshman seminar, which initially
relaxed me and reassured that I would be just fine (and seriously need to calm
down).
My
first day of classes was a blur. I was anxious about not only living on my own,
making new friends and being a student athlete, but also getting lost in a sea
of people. The heard of students packed on Pollock Road heading to class early
morning made me queasy. How would I possibly be noticed in a lecture class of
350 students? Could I even thrive in a community this large?
My
nerves subsided when I entered the classroom in Willard and notice there were
less than 20 seats. I am genuinely appreciative to have a class like this. It
gives a student on a large campus participate more in class, get to know their
professor, and interact with classmates on a more personal level.
More
than the class logistics itself, I was able to experience more than I expected
to at Penn State through the arts, but also through the community. There are
many things I did my first semester freshman year because of English 15s that I
don’t think I would have done without it.
One
important factors to my learning about Penn State and the arts all the field
trips that we went on. Going to the Palmer museum was a great experience. I
would pass it almost every day and was unaware of what it even was. People pass
by it every day without appreciating the beauty of the architecture and design.
I doubt I would have went in by myself, but I’m glad I did. That is the same
for the Arboretum, the play at the Penn State Theater, and other activities such
as the arts/cultural responses. It is incredible how much Penn State has to
offer.
Although
I grew in my writing abilities and am more educated about the arts, I think I
learned more about myself outside of the classroom. Besides the experiences
that Ms. S provided us with I have done so much more such as visit the
All-Sports Museum, walk in the Homecoming parade, watch the performance and
meet celebrity Big Sean, attend many sporting events, play trashcan drums at
Nittanyville, perform in the beautiful Bryce Jordan Center, dance in Beaver Stadium
in front of 110,000 people, and so much more. My first semester freshman year
couldn’t have been better and I am grateful for all the exciting opportunities I
am able to have because of Penn State.
2. Blog Response Round-Up
3. SRTE Evaluations
Hi, Ms. S--I completed my SRTEs!
Very well said Jess. It's very easy to get lost in the "numbers" at such a large university. It has been a great experience thus far and I am glad that you are enjoying it. Keep up the hard work with school and dance, as it will bring you success in the end!
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